‘Death is a journey’: dying China dad teaches daughter to face fate with courage

A terminally ill father in eastern China has inspired millions online by teaching his daughter to face death with courage and peace.

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A Shanghai woman known online as Dong Sanbai has shared the story of her 67-year-old father, Dong, who loves music, books and fishing.

Born into poverty, Dong worked in a factory as a young man but spent his nights teaching himself Japanese.

His determination paid off when he was accepted into the prestigious Shanghai International Studies University.

Dong Sanbai’s father has told her to think of his death as the start of a new journey. Photo: Douyin
Dong Sanbai’s father has told her to think of his death as the start of a new journey. Photo: Douyin

After two years working in Japan, he returned home, founded a clothing company and built it into a success.

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