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Devoted Mother-in-Law Cares for Daughter-in-Law's Recovery

12/7/2025

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Liu Zhenyan in central China has drawn wide admiration for caring for her daughter-in-law Yuanyuan, who has been in a vegetative state since a car accident on June 25, 2020.
She borrowed one million yuan (US$140,000) for Yuanyuan's treatment and has provided round-the-clock care for five years.
Liu Zhenyan sleeps beside Yuanyuan in the hospital and feeds her daily.

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Liu Zhenyan in central China has drawn wide admiration for caring for her daughter-in-law Yuanyuan, who has been in a vegetative state since a car accident on June 25, 2020.
She borrowed one million yuan (US$140,000) for Yuanyuan's treatment and has provided round-the-clock care for five years.
Liu Zhenyan sleeps beside Yuanyuan in the hospital and feeds her daily.