India, Dec. 19 -- A frugal food delivery worker in China has drawn widespread admiration on mainland social media after revealing that he saved 12 million yuan (US$160,000) over five years through an intense work schedule and a minimalist lifestyle.

According to a report by the South China Morning Post, Zhang Xueqiang, 25, moved to Shanghai in 2020 to work for a major food delivery platform after a business setback in his hometown.

Zhang previously ran a breakfast shop with a friend in Zhangzhou city in Fujian province. The venture shut down, leaving him with debts amounting to 50,000 yuan (US$7,000). Seeking a fresh start, he relocated to Shanghai and took up food delivery work.

At the end of November, Zhang shared a video on social m...