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Chinese Woman Receives 400,000 Yuan After Subway Incident

4/4/2026

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Hu Xinyao, a 23-year-old in China, received 400,000 yuan in donations after a video of her coughing blood on a Chongqing subway went viral.
The incident occurred on March 23 as she traveled to a hospital for treatment of ANCA-associated vasculitis.
Despite her illness, Hu tried to clean the bloodstain from the train floor with her coat.
The public response underscored internet users' compassion for her situation.

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Story summary

Hu Xinyao, a 23-year-old in China, received 400,000 yuan in donations after a video of her coughing blood on a Chongqing subway went viral.
The incident occurred on March 23 as she traveled to a hospital for treatment of ANCA-associated vasculitis.
Despite her illness, Hu tried to clean the bloodstain from the train floor with her coat.
The public response underscored internet users' compassion for her situation.