Paper-cutting startup that changed a student's life

Zhao Congzhuo poses with some paper-cuttings in Shenyang, Liaoning province, April 19, 2016. [Photo/VCG]

Zhao Congzhuo is a senior student in a college in Shenyang, Liaoning province. Four years ago, a flood destroyed his hometown, and his family suffered a loss that put it under more than 100,000 yuan ($15,440) debts.

In order to pay for tuition and support his family, Zhao decided to start paper-cutting business when he was a freshman in college. In 2012, he set up an organization to attract nearly 300 students to join his paper-cutting business.

Because Zhao's team can provide special patterns based on customers' demand, their business expanded fast. In 2013, his team signed a 40,000 yuan agreement to make paper-cutting for a company.

Now, Zhao has registered his own paper-cutting firm, and also help his family to repay 50,000 yuan debts.