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THU · 2026-02-05 · 10:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0205-13586
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Chinese boy, 10, bravely fights leukaemia for half his life, calls medicines ‘dessert’, dies

A 10-year-old Chinese boy, known as Haohao, has died in Beijing after a six-year battle with acute myeloid leukaemia. Diagnosed at age four in Guizhou province, Haohao underwent extensive treatment, including 17 chemotherapies, 15 radiotherapies, and two bone marrow transplants.

Fran LuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-02-05 · 10:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Chinese boy, 10, bravely fights leukaemia for half his life, calls medicines ‘dessert’, dies
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A 10-year-old Chinese boy, known as Haohao, has died in Beijing after a six-year battle with acute myeloid leukaemia. Diagnosed at age four in Guizhou province, Haohao underwent extensive treatment, including 17 chemotherapies, 15 radiotherapies, and two bone marrow transplants. His parents announced his death on January 27 via his social media account, which had garnered a large following due to his inspiring story. The news of his passing has been met with widespread mourning online, with many expressing admiration for his strength and resilience throughout his illness.

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Haohao underwent 17 chemotherapies, 15 radiotherapies and two bone marrow transplants.

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Haohao was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at the age of four.

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Haohao's parents announced his death on their social media account with 600,000 followers.

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Haohao was from Guizhou province and died in Beijing on January 27.

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A 10-year-old Chinese boy, known as Haohao, died after battling leukaemia.

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A 10-year-old Chinese boy has died after a lengthy and brave battle with leukaemia, breaking millions of hearts online.The boy, known by his nickname Haohao, from southwestern China’s Guizhou province, died in Beijing on January 27, his parents announced on his social media account with 600,000 followers.The video received 780,000 likes and 410,. Many mourned the death of the strong-minded boy.Haohao was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at the age of four after his parents discovered frequent bruises on his limbs.Haohao is playing with his mobile phone as he lies stricken with illness in his hospital bed. Photo: QQ.comSince then, he had gone through 17 chemotherapies, 15 radiotherapies and two bone marrow transplants.
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