Chinese woman’s DNA test uncovers true identity after colleagues’ jokes

In an unexpected twist of fate, a woman from northern China has uncovered a startling family secret through a DNA test, revealing she is not genetically related to her parents. This surprising revelation, reported by the South China Morning Post, has sparked a wave of interest and support from the online community.
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The woman, identified only by her surname, Dong, hails from Xinxiang in Henan province. Her journey into the unknown began after her colleagues made light-hearted comments about her striking appearance, suggesting she “did not look local.” These remarks prompted Dong to question her origins and ultimately led her to discuss her family history with her parents.
When Dong inquired about her background, she was met with vague and contradictory responses, including differing accounts of her birth date. These inconsistencies only fueled her curiosity, leading her to take the step of undergoing a DNA test for clarity.
The DNA test results confirmed her worst suspicions: she was not her parents’ biological daughter. “I’ve always lived in Xinxiang, but after I started working, my colleagues would say, ‘You do not look like us at all. Your nose is wide, you have thick lips, and your eyes are bigger and deeper than ours. You do not look like someone from Henan at all,’” Dong explained in her interview with South China Morning Post.
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Dong’s reflection on her identity became increasingly profound: “Every night, I kept wondering, where do I really come from?”
Since the story broke on October 24, it has captured the attention of China’s internet community, with many individuals encouraging Dong to search for her biological parents. Social media platforms have been buzzing with support, as people express their solidarity with her quest for truth.
According to the DNA analysis, Dong’s genetic roots trace back to Guangxi province, located in the far southern part of China, suggesting no familial ties to her current home in Henan.