Key facts
- Zhang Xue, a Chinese motorcycle industry legend, invited a 31-year-old fan with late-stage cancer to an overseas race.
- The fan, surnamed Pan, had commented on social media about purchasing a ZXMOTO motorcycle if he recovered from cancer.
- Zhang Xue responded by offering Pan a 50% discount on a motorcycle.
- Zhang Xue is known for his rise from a poor rural background and his company ZXMOTO's recent international racing success.
China's motorcycle industry figure Zhang Xue has extended a personal invitation to an overseas motorsport competition to a 31-year-old fan diagnosed with late-stage cancer. The fan, identified only by his surname Pan, had previously commented on social media expressing his wish to purchase a ZXMOTO motorcycle if he successfully overcame his illness.
Zhang, who recently gained international recognition after his brand ZXMOTO achieved a significant victory in the WorldSSP class of the Superbike World Championship with rider Valentin Debise, responded to Pan's comment. Zhang offered the fan a 50% discount on a motorcycle, encouraging him to fight the disease. The fan has since thanked Zhang for his gesture.