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The family also said they are grateful for the outpouring of condolences from his friends and fans from around the world but requested privacy “in this time of great mourning.”

But along with an outpouring of praise for Jiang and her teacher, the student’s story also sparked a discussion about whether China’s education system did enough to support gifted students in less academic pathways - especially those who may not have received similar recognition by their teachers.

He said he was grateful for the outpouring of support they had received and that he was focusing on the positives and the good he hopes can come from it.

But he also speaks about how they are dealing with their situation, the outpouring of support they have received and - remarkably - how he is focusing on the positives and the good he hopes can come from it.

“The family thanks everyone for this outpouring of affection.”