China influencer with cerebral palsy faces backlash for planning pregnancy: 'What did I do wrong?'

A Chinese influencer with cerebral palsy has been receiving severe backlash on social media after sharing that she and her husband, who also has the same condition along with a leg disability and impaired vision, are planning to have a baby. Social media users slammed the announcement and accused her of being “irresponsible”.

Li Man, 24, lives in a village in eastern China. She had developed cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation at birth. But while her intellect is normal, she suffers from a severe physical condition that limits her mobility, South China Morning Post (SCMP).

Li had a difficult childhood growing up with her grandparents while her parents were away at work. She managed to be educated in school due to her grandmother's persistent efforts but faced discrimination and ridicule from classmates.

Later, at a vocational school, she trained in left-handed shot put and went on to compete in national-level para-athletic events. She got married last year.