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Armless Delivery Hero Thrives with Unicycle and Calligraphy

9/9/2025

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Story summary

Li Xiangyang, 30, from Hunan, China, delivers food on a unicycle despite being armless.
He navigates his phone using his lips for customer calls.
At night, he sells calligraphy created with his feet to support his family.
Born into poverty, he lost his arms at age four due to an electrocution accident.
Li's story exemplifies resilience and determination in overcoming adversity.

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Story summary

Li Xiangyang, 30, from Hunan, China, delivers food on a unicycle despite being armless.
He navigates his phone using his lips for customer calls.
At night, he sells calligraphy created with his feet to support his family.
Born into poverty, he lost his arms at age four due to an electrocution accident.
Li's story exemplifies resilience and determination in overcoming adversity.