Chinese Boy Swallows $1,400 Gold Bean: Medical Emergency and Recovery in Kunshan

Nov 01, 2025 08:56 pm CST

An 11-year-old boy in China accidentally swallowed a valuable 10-gram gold bean worth $1,406 while playing. After five days of home monitoring, medical intervention at Kunshan's Fifth People's Hospital successfully removed the precious object. The incident highlights the importance of keeping valuables secured away from children.