The Decision Liao Dan Made To Save His Wife

Liao Dan in China had a decision to make. He could either let his wife die from kidney disease or find a way to save her life.

So he went to the black market and had a fake health insurance card made. After four years, he finally got caught.

Liao and his wife told their story to Radio Netherlands' Jonathan Groubert.

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