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One Yuan Girl: Shi Naiyin's Legacy Endures in Viral Video

12/16/2025

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Shi Naiyin, the "one yuan girl," has drawn renewed attention after a November 26 video posted by an influencer in Guizhou province, China.
The 65-year-old Dong ethnic minority peasant woman first rose to fame nearly 50 years ago when her image appeared on a renminbi banknote released in 1988.
The video shows Shi in traditional Dong clothing with silver earrings, underscoring her enduring legacy and tie to Chinese currency.

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Story summary

Shi Naiyin, the "one yuan girl," has drawn renewed attention after a November 26 video posted by an influencer in Guizhou province, China.
The 65-year-old Dong ethnic minority peasant woman first rose to fame nearly 50 years ago when her image appeared on a renminbi banknote released in 1988.
The video shows Shi in traditional Dong clothing with silver earrings, underscoring her enduring legacy and tie to Chinese currency.