Armless tough guy Zhao Binghui smiles at life and pursues his entrepreneurial dream

Zhao Binghui talks with a client on the phone at his home (photo taken on August 9).

Zhao Binghui uses his feet to control the mouse and browse building materials market information at his home (photo taken on August 9).

Zhao Binghui carries finished wooden boards at his own woodworking factory (photo taken on August 9).

Zhao Binghui, a villager of Xiputuan Village, Tangfeng Town, Shenzhou City, Hebei Province, lost both arms at the age of 16 when he was accidentally struck by a high-voltage power line. As a young man, he once had thoughts of suicide, but with the encouragement and help of his family, he rekindled his confidence in life. With a strong will, Zhao Binghui overcame difficulties unimaginable to most people and learned to eat, dress, turn pages and write with his feet.

Over the years, Zhao Binghui has successively engaged in fruit trading, timber sales, woodworking and other businesses. In 2010, with the help of the local government and relatives and friends, Zhao Binghui set up a woodworking factory specializing in the production of packaging boxes, and later switched to making formwork. Relying on hard work and honest operation, Zhao Binghui's business has continued to expand and has also provided jobs for more people. Not forgetting to be grateful after achieving prosperity, Zhao Binghui also voluntarily gave up the tax reduction and exemption policy benefits for entrepreneurs with disabilities and paid taxes to the state in full.

Zhao Binghui's story of constant self-improvement and entrepreneurship that enriches the people has touched many people, and local residents call him an “armless tough guy.”

“Losing my arms is my misfortune, but I have received warmth and care from society. Now I want to use my practical actions to inspire more people with disabilities but strong wills to stand on their own feet and give back to society with gratitude!” Zhao Binghui said.