Men Without Arms, Family Support and Donation by Delivery and Calligraphy…May you look at me and have hope
Sep 08, 2025
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According to Chinese media Jimu News and Hong Kong media South China Morning Post, Li Xiangyang, a 30-year-old man living in Hunan Province, overcomes a two-armed disorder, delivers food on a unicycle, and sells footed calligraphy works at night to support his family.
Born to a poor rural family, Li Xiang Yang lost her arms in an electrocution accident at the age of four, and the cost of treatment left the family in huge debt.
But he "You can't change what's already happened. It's just moving forward. You don't have to regret or complain about it,' he said, accepting life positively.
He began practicing calligraphy with his feet at the age of 8 to help him make a living, and recently started working part-time in food delivery as the cost of living increased ahead of his two children's entrance to kindergarten. He travels around the city riding a unicycle with a delivery bag on his back and contacts customers by manipulating his phone with his lips instead of his hands.
Customers who know his situation come down and receive the food themselves.
A noodle shop owner offered him free meals and water, and fellow deliverymen also taught him how to save time.
In the first month, he completed about 200 deliveries, earning 1,300 yuan (about 250,000 won), and donated the entire proceeds to charity.
He said "I've had a lot of help, and now I want to return that kindness."
His main source of income is calligraphy work, which is still sold at night near tourist sites, though it has accelerated to handle up to 40 deliveries a day in August.
It is sold by inserting a brush between the toes of the right foot and using famous texts or letters that people like.
The income was not disclosed, but the government gave him permission to operate free stalls and also provided public rental housing with rent of 2,000 yuan (about 390,000 won) per year.
Despite his busy schedule, he has been supporting some students by giving lectures for underprivileged children in rural areas.
He said, `I want more people to see me live hard even without arms" also expressed hope.
His story made a big splash on Chinese social media. Netizens might think that "someone stronger and stronger than someone with arms"", "We were often anxious about the future, but we will try to make your dream come true by using you as an example.", "I think I'm an angel." give a back reaction.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
