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China eatery owner closes shop to donate stem cells, inspires customers

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A barbecue stall owner in China temporarily closed his business to donate stem cells to a toddler he had never met. Shao Sanhu, 33, from Anhui province, paused operations for 13 days, incurring a loss of approximately 20,000 yuan (US$3,000) in rent and salaries. His selfless act, announced via a notice and social media post, inspired customers to show support and even sign up for a donation program. AI

RANK_REASON The article describes a personal act of kindness unrelated to AI or technology.

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China eatery owner closes shop to donate stem cells, inspires customers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    China eatery owner closes shop briefly to donate stem cells to toddler; customers show support

    A Chinese barbecue stall owner paused his business to donate stem cells to a three-year-old toddler and was rewarded by long queues of customers. Shao Sanhu, 33, from central China’s Anhui province, put his barbecue stall on hold for 13 days to carry out the Good Samaritan deed. …

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