Wang Juju, 74, Baituo Village.

During the Great Leap Famine of the early ’60s, Wang’s nine siblings left the region in search of food. He never saw them again. He went two weeks without eating anything. Nowadays, he survives by producing honey from four beehives. A comforter on Wang’s kang has the word “Love” printed on it.

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Wang Juju, 74, Baituo Village.

During the Great Leap Famine of the early ’60s, Wang’s nine siblings left the region in search of food. He never saw them again. He went two weeks without eating anything. Nowadays, he survives by producing honey from four beehives. A comforter on Wang’s kang has the word “Love” printed on it.