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Li Yapeng's Hospital for Cleft Children Faces Closure

1/30/2026

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Li Yapeng, ex-husband of singer Faye Wong, announced on January 14 Beijing Smile Angel Hospital faces closure due to debt.
Founded in 2012 to aid children with cleft lips, the hospital has treated 11,000 for free.
He cites higher rent and reduced revenue during Covid-19 pandemic.
Online donations raised 20 million yuan (US$2.9 million) to cover overdue rent.
Live-stream sales topped 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million) and boosted his following.

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Li Yapeng, ex-husband of singer Faye Wong, announced on January 14 Beijing Smile Angel Hospital faces closure due to debt.
Founded in 2012 to aid children with cleft lips, the hospital has treated 11,000 for free.
He cites higher rent and reduced revenue during Covid-19 pandemic.
Online donations raised 20 million yuan (US$2.9 million) to cover overdue rent.
Live-stream sales topped 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million) and boosted his following.