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Jiaozi the Cat Goes Viral as Truck Co-Pilot

1/2/2026

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Jiaozi, a tuxedo cat in China, has gained viral fame for riding with Xiangzi, a truck driver from Hebei province.
Xiangzi humorously compares Jiaozi to a bus conductor as the eight-month-old cat sits by the front window and holds a handrail.
Jiaozi has traveled with Xiangzi since Jiaozi was one month old and now weighs 7.5 kg, acting as a co-pilot during driving and cargo.

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Story summary

Jiaozi, a tuxedo cat in China, has gained viral fame for riding with Xiangzi, a truck driver from Hebei province.
Xiangzi humorously compares Jiaozi to a bus conductor as the eight-month-old cat sits by the front window and holds a handrail.
Jiaozi has traveled with Xiangzi since Jiaozi was one month old and now weighs 7.5 kg, acting as a co-pilot during driving and cargo.