Inspired by childhood surgery, Chinese man now works alongside saviour surgeon 19 years later

A young Chinese man recently became colleagues with the doctor who saved him from a congenital heart defect 19 years ago, prompting many to marvel at the wonder of fate.

Huang Hongxin, 23, has recently enrolled as a postgraduate student in the neurosurgery department at Xiangya Hospital, affiliated with Central South University.

Nearly two decades ago, Huang underwent a life-saving surgery to address his congenital heart disease at the same hospital. His condition included pulmonary artery...