The new clinic has a karaoke booth (left) and allows families to stay with patients (right) during a rehab program that lasts four to six months. (Picture: The Beijing News)
The new clinic has a karaoke booth (left) and allows families to stay with patients (right) during a rehab program that lasts four to six months. (Picture: The Beijing News)
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Josh Ye
Josh Ye

Updated: 9:05am, 20 Sep, 2019

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The new clinic has a karaoke booth (left) and allows families to stay with patients (right) during a rehab program that lasts four to six months. (Picture: The Beijing News)
The new clinic has a karaoke booth (left) and allows families to stay with patients (right) during a rehab program that lasts four to six months. (Picture: The Beijing News)
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