Gui Junmin, the Chinese man who made headlines in 2017 for cryogenically freezing his wife Zhan Wenlian after her death from lung cancer, has revealed he is now in a new relationship. The story, which has sparked debates on social media, raises questions about cryogenics and fidelity.
Zhan Wenlian was the first person in China to undergo cryogenic preservation, arranged by a science research institute in Jinan. Gui agreed to preserve her body for 30 years, with reports indicating Zhan herself consented before she passed away.
In 2020, Gui began dating Wang Chunxia. He told Southern Weekly that the relationship was 'utilitarian' and that he sought a live-in partner after a severe gout attack left him bedridden. He reportedly said he does not believe his wife is truly dead, but rather resting.
The case has drawn attention to the emotional complexities of cryonics, with many questioning the ethics of moving on while a spouse remains in preservation. Gui’s new partnership, described by him as not a love match, adds a layer of poignancy to an already unconventional situation.
