News Forum - Kidney sale shock: Chinese teen parts with organ to fund gadget obsession

[Thaiger]

When a favourite technology brand launches a new product, it often creates a buzz and instantly becomes popular. Yet, a teenager made an unexpected kidney sale choice to fund such a purchase, selling a kidney to buy the latest gadgets. Wang, allegedly born into a less-than-affluent family in one of China’s poorest areas, was desperate … …

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[BJoe]

Difficult to feel sorry for anyone ignorant enough to sell a vital organ for status toys. Regardless of age.

[HiuMak]

On 11/27/2023 at 7:55 AM, Thaiger said:

When a favourite technology brand launches a new product, it often creates a buzz and instantly becomes popular. Yet, a teenager made an unexpected kidney sale choice to fund such a purchase, selling a kidney to buy the latest gadgets. Wang, allegedly born into a less-than-affluent family in one of China’s poorest areas, was desperate … …

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Conclusion: Most chinese have only 1 kidney... they own many gadgets.

[garyknrd]

I want a new camera,, think I will head to China.

[Pinetree]

30 minutes ago, garyknrd said:

I want a new camera,, think I will head to China.

I will be right behind you, I need a car upgrade. 

[Khunmark]

This story has been doing the rounds for years. On a side note I have compiled a list of countries where sale of organs is allowed;

Iran.