Identical twins separated at birth had a heartbreaking experience after reuniting for the first time in 30 years. Zhang Li and Cheng Keke from Henan, China, found each other on social media in 2021 and were struck by their uncanny resemblance. After reaching out, they discovered numerous similarities and took a DNA test, confirming they were indeed twins. Their families then admitted they had been separated at birth. Their reunion story quickly went viral, bringing the twins widespread attention.
Riding the wave of their newfound fame, the sisters launched an e-commerce business together, but their partnership quickly became strained, lasting only three years. Keke, the younger twin, noted that during live-streaming events, Li would sometimes leave unexpectedly, disappearing for days without explanation. “She wouldn’t say anything when she left, and I couldn’t reach her. That’s not how I like to work,” Keke commented.
Their relationship soured further when Li moved all their shared belongings from their apartment without notifying Keke. Though they reconciled, tensions lingered. Keke claimed she covered most of their travel expenses for live-streaming events, despite Li’s promise to split the costs.
From Li’s viewpoint, their personalities clashed—she was direct, while Keke would stay silent and withdraw. Li also blamed Keke for the financial struggles of their live-streaming business, which reportedly lost them about CNY 600,000 (£65,000). Eventually, Li decided to leave the partnership, opening a physical store in her hometown of Dengfeng.
Keke later visited Dengfeng to support her sister, but another dispute over the store’s management and investment drove a final wedge between them. In January 2023, after a heated argument, Li shouted at Keke, who, unable to forgive the outburst, left and never returned. The sisters have since cut off contact and haven’t spoken in over six months.