{"id":98946,"date":"2025-09-19T04:44:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T04:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/phd-holder-earns-millions-by-selling-noodles\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T04:44:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T04:44:08","slug":"phd-holder-earns-millions-by-selling-noodles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/phd-holder-earns-millions-by-selling-noodles\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD holder earns millions by selling noodles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>CHINA: It is often assumed that individuals with a PhD would prefer prestigious jobs in academia or research.<\/p>\n<p>However, a 37-year-old Chinese national has defied expectations by earning millions through his noodle business.<\/p>\n<p>Ding, a resident of Jiangsu province, pursued his PhD in China before moving to Belgium with his wife to continue research. Over the years, he has published around 30 academic papers.<\/p>\n<p>He met his wife, Wang, during university, and the couple married in 2015 before settling in Beijing, where their first child was born.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his strong academic background, Ding was unable to secure a stable job in Belgium outside of research. This led him and his wife to launch their own venture.<\/p>\n<p>In May 2025, the couple began selling spicy noodles in Belgian markets. Their recipe includes noodles mixed with tender peas and other ingredients, quickly becoming popular among locals.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Wang revealed that the spicy noodle dish is a specialty from her hometown and something she has enjoyed since childhood.<\/p>\n<p>Ding shared that the couple operates their stall only twice a week, yet they earn over \u20ac1,000 (equivalent to more than PKR 335,000) in a single day. When not assisting his wife at the stall, Ding continues searching for employment opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>According to Wang, running the noodle business is not much different from conducting research, as it requires precision, consistency, and problem-solving \u2014 while also providing financial support for their family.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHINA: It is often assumed that individuals with a PhD would prefer prestigious jobs in academia or research. However, a 37-year-old Chinese national has defied expectations by earning millions through his noodle business. Ding, a resident of Jiangsu province, pursued his PhD in China before moving to Belgium with his wife to continue research. 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