Grave Concerns: The Unsettling Story of a Father's Desperation The recent story of Zhang Liyong, a Chinese father who dug a grave for his sick daughter Xinlei, has sparked widespread controversy.
While some praise Zhang's actions as an expression of paternal devotion, others see it as a disturbing example of how far families will go to cope with the weight of illness.
Xinlei was born with severe thalassaemia, a blood disorder that requires ongoing transfusions and poses significant health risks.