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China ‘living Buddha’ honoured for US$9 million donation after saving every cent for charity
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PUBLISHEDSep 10, 2026, 10:12 AM
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A 98-year-old man in eastern China has garnered widespread praise for his remarkable philanthropy, which includes donations totalling 60 million yuan (US$9 million), while leading an exceptionally frugal life himself.
Wang Chunwen, a resident of Ninghai county in Zhejiang province, has been honoured with the China Charity Award by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the highest accolade in the country to recognise…
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