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Chinese cobbler with no legs learns English from radio, shares Harvard dream.  'I believe I can...'

  • Writer: Chris McMillan
    Chris McMillan
  • Jun 9, 2025
  • 1 min read

Hindustani Times


1st June 2025


Chinese cobbler with no legs learns English from radio, shares Harvard dream.  'I believe I can...'

By Simran Singh


A disabled cobbler in China who taught himself English has inspired many with his determination to one day speak at Harvard University.


A 44-year-old street cobbler in southern China has become an online sensation for his fluent English and his dream of delivering a speech at Harvard University, despite having lost both legs in childhood, reported the South China Morning Post.



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