2021 has already proven to be a year of serious historical events, but that does not mean it lacks whimsy.
Here are three of the quirkiest stories from China to start this year.
The tale of a celebrity pig
This swine has been through everything, surviving the odds to become a national icon and a sign of Chinese resilience after being buried alive for more than a month in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.
Now, 12 years on, fans of ‘Zhu Jianqiang’ meaning ‘Strong Pig’ are cheering for the survival of the country’s favorite porker, at least until after the Chinese New Year celebrations in February are over.
Entering old age, Zhu is struggling to pull her weight and stand without help, spending da
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Jan 15, 2021