A Chinese woman who recently recovered from injuries she suffered in an assault by a stranger in a public toilet has been diagnosed with leukaemia, attracting widespread sympathy on social media.
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The 22-year-old, known as Xu, first came to public attention when she was savagely beaten by a man of the same age in Yongkang, Zhejiang province, eastern China on October 30, 2022.
The assault, which lasted more than 20 minutes, left Xu with serious injuries to her head and eyes. She also lost teeth in the attack.
The man, surnamed Yu, was sentenced to two years and 11 months in prison for the crime of intentional injury. He has already been released according to Xu, the Beijing News reported.
Xu said in the wake of the attack she suffered frequent headaches, collapses and impaired vision. She also developed depression and anxiety.
She underwent a tooth implant procedure earlier this year and the scars on her face have almost healed completely.
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Xu said she found a job in September as a live-streamer, selling tickets for a billiards hall.
