Chinese Man Acts as 'Family Bridge' for Elderly in Remote Villages

Chinese ‘family bridge’ makes 200 mountain trips yearly to connect elderly with overseas children

A man in central China has completed more than 200 trips to remote mountain villages in a year, visiting elderly parents on behalf of their children who work and live far from home or overseas. Tian Rui, 39, from Yichang in Hubei province, is a former rural courier who now operates a small convenience store, according to Jiupai News. Years spent delivering parcels through scattered mountain communities provided Tian with a deep understanding of the winding roads. They also unveiled a quiet...

By Zoey Zhang