But for Xiao Liu (not her real name) from Yunnan province in south-western China, the future is bleak. According to the police, Xiao Liu has been the family’s sole breadwinner for a few years. Xiao Liu added that her siblings were too young to share the responsibilities. Two weeks ago, she jumped into a river and passers-by spotted Xiao Liu and alerted the police, who sent her to the hospital. Internet users have described Xiao Liu as the true version of An Ran, a character in Chinese film Sister.

Source: The Star April 12, 2021 00:00 UTC