Chinese cobbler with no legs learns English from radio, shares Harvard dream. 'I believe I can...'
- Chris McMillan
- Jun 9
- 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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