The fate of a Chinese boy who was born with a rare facial defect has caught the attention of millions. Due to the deformation, Huikang seems to have two faces, which has caused the media to call him the "mask boy", a nickname he has had for the past seven years, the Daily Mail reports. Living in a traditional and impoverished village in rural China, Huikang's family were teased and looked down upon by their neighbours for the boy's unusual appearance. The press and public expressed an outpouring of sympathy towards Huikang and his family, who struggled with expensive medical bills. As a result, he does not know whether or not the boy is still suffering from the facial deformation.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 12, 2017 21:45 UTC