Chinese woman saved from crematorium after mistaken coma death becomes adept painter
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Chen Cuiju, a 49-year-old woman from China, was mistakenly declared dead and nearly cremated after falling into a coma in 1995. She had moved from rural Guizhou to work in a factory in Dongguan, where harsh conditions led to severe malnourishment and her collapse. Surviving the ordeal, Chen later became a painter, demonstrating remarkable resilience. The story highlights her recovery and transformation despite a tragic medical error.
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Chen grew up in a poor rural family in Guizhou
Chen Cuiju, 49, was mistaken for dead and nearly cremated after falling into a coma.
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Chen Cuiju, 49, was mistaken for dead and nearly cremated after falling into a coma.
South China Morning Post- Chen grew up in a poor rural family in Guizhou
- Moved to Dongguan for factory work at age 18
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Loaded language removedA woman in southeastern China who was mistaken for dead and nearly cremated after falling into a coma has rebuilt her life as a painter. Chen Cuiju, 49, grew up in a poor rural family in Guizhou province. In 1995, aged 18, she moved to Dongguan, Guangdong province, to work in a factory, but the gruelling hours and harsh conditions left her severely malnourished.
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Chen Cuiju, 49, was mistaken for dead and nearly cremated after falling into a coma.
South China Morning PostChen Cuiju grew up in a poor rural family in Guizhou province.
South China Morning PostThe grueling hours and harsh conditions in the factory left her severely malnourished.
South China Morning PostWhile suffering from a fever and walking alone by a river, Chen collapsed and lost consciousness.
South China Morning PostChen Cuiju has rebuilt her life as an adept painter.
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