'Kung fu Granny' becomes Internet celebrity

Zhang Hexian, 94, and a student practice kung fu in Dongyuan village, Ninghai county, East China's Zhejiang province, on Feb 15, 2017. [Photo/VCG].

NINGBO: A stick in hand, 94-year-old kung fu granny Zhang Hexian fights local bullies and protect her fellow villagers.

The granny has long been well-known in her hometown, Ninghai County, eastern China's Zhejiang Province. Recently, she has become a celebrity on Chinese social media, with some netizens saying that they wanted to be her disciples.