Zhang Jianna: A sanitation worker famed for her kindness and

Zhang Jianna: A sanitation worker famed for her kindness and language skills

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Forty-nine year-old Zhang Jianna is part of the refuse collection crews working in the bustling embassy area of Beijing. The sanitation worker shot to fame as she turns mundane moments in her work into opportunities for kindness and inspiration. But what has she actually done to make her stand out? Join this edition of Footprints to find out.

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