Reunited after 30 years, China twins face bitter rift as 1 disappears with start-up cash
Sisters were separated at birth as some impoverished parents in China send newborns to strangers in hopes of better life
Twin sisters in China were reunited after 30 years, only to become estranged following unsuccessful business ventures, with one sister disappearing with the start-up funds.
The twins, originally from central China’s Henan province, were separated at birth and adopted by different families living 50km apart, reported mainland media outlet Zhengguan News.
In rural China, some impoverished parents send their newborns to strangers in hopes of a better life. Such informal adoptions are illegal without official documentation.
In March 2021, Zhang Li, 30, discovered a video on a social media platform featuring a woman who looked identical to her, named Cheng Keke.
After chatting, they realised they shared not only the same birthday but also the same blood type, interests, and even similar fashion tastes.
The two visited a hospital for a DNA test, which confirmed they were twin sisters. At that time, both were living in different locations in Henan province.
