Chinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative
An 18-year-old Chinese girl recently lost her last living relative as she embarks on her university journey, yet she has declined donations, asking that they be given to others in need. Zeng Zixuan scored 564 out of 750 on this year’s gaokao, the national higher education entranc
AdvertisementTrending in ChinaPeople & CultureTrending in ChinaChinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relativeZeng expresses gratitude for donations but urges focus on those in greater need2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenFran Luin BeijingPublished: 9:26am, 29 Jul 2026An 18-year-old Chinese girl recently lost her last living relative as she embarks on her university journey, yet she has declined donations, asking that they be given to others in need.Zeng Zixuan scored 564 out of 750 on this year’s gaokao, the national higher education entrance exam, and has been admitted to the petroleum engineering programme at Yangtze University.She chose this university because it is close to her home, allowing her to visit her grandmother frequently.
However, just as Zeng was anticipating a new chapter in her life, her grandmother fell ill and passed away in early July, leaving her an orphan.Raised by her grandmother following her parents’ divorce during her childhood, Zeng has navigated life independently. Photo: QQ.
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