Wang Chunwen, a 98-year-old man from eastern China's Ninghai county, has been honored with the China Charity Award for donating $9 million to charity through his foundation, Xinghua Industries. Wang saved every cent of his wealth, which he accumulated as the founder of a plastic and steel products manufacturer, Xinghua Industries. His donations total 60 million yuan since 2001, and he has chosen not to leave an inheritance to his children. The award is the highest accolade in China for charitable efforts, and was accepted by Wang's son on his behalf at a ceremony in Beijing in early September.
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A 98-year-old man named Wang Chunwen, who lives in Ninghai county in Zhejiang province, eastern China, has been honored with the China Charity Award by the Ministry of Civil Affairs for his remarkable philanthropy. Over the course of several decades, Wang donated a total of 60 million yuan (approximately $9 million) to the Ninghai Charity Foundation, which he founded in 2001 as part of his company, Xinghua Industries, a manufacturer of plastic and steel products. In addition to this donation, Wang has also engaged in numerous other charitable activities throughout his life. He has chosen not to leave any inheritance to his children, stating that all of his wealth will continue to be donated even after his passing. His son recently traveled to Beijing to accept the award on his behalf, as Wang is too old and frail to attend himself.
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China ‘living Buddha’ honoured for US$9 million donation after saving every cent for charity
Wang is leaving no inheritance to his children, having informed them that his wealth will continue to be donated even after his passing
A 98-year-old man in eastern China has garnered widespread praise for his remarkable philanthropy, which includes donations totalling 60 million yuan (US$9 million), while leading an exceptionally frugal life himself.
Wang Chunwen, a resident of Ninghai county in Zhejiang province, has been honoured with the China Charity Award by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the highest accolade in the country to recognise significant contributions to charitable efforts.
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In early September, Wang’s son travelled to Beijing to attend the award ceremony and accept the award on behalf of his father, who has chosen to refrain from travelling due to his advanced age, as reported by the Ningbo Daily.
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Since 2001, he has donated 60 million yuan to the Ninghai Charity Foundation.
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Before that, he engaged in a myriad of charitable activities over several decades.
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Wang faced significant challenges in his early life, losing his father at the age of 13, which forced him to leave school and work as an apprentice.
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