74-year-old man in China directs traffic for 36 years after family tragedies

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A 74-year-old man in Kunming, China, has spent 36 years directing traffic after losing his wife, sister, and four children in car accidents. His efforts have earned him the nickname "Kunming’s Good Samaritan." Zhang Aiqing began volunteering outside Yan’an hospital, where he is well-known by local traffic police. His story gained significant attention on social media, amassing 4 million views after being shared by a key opinion leader. Zhang's family tragedies began in 1990 with his sister's death, followed by the loss of his wife and two sets of twins in 1996.


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