Is the tattered king reported by Shouguang Wenlv newspaper true?

yes. According to official website of Shouguang Culture and Tourism Bureau, the "King of Rags" reported by Wenlv Newspaper is the true story of Chen Qingdong, a villager in Beitaitou Village, Taitou Town. Chen Qingdong is the owner of a waste collection station who deals with scrap materials such as iron and cardboard during the day, and a "grassroots painter" who is accompanied by painting materials such as pens and drawing boards at night. Shouguang Culture and Tourism Bureau is the organizer of Shouguang Culture Newspaper. Cultural tourism refers to tourism products supported by cultural tourism resources and aimed at gaining cultural impression and increasing wisdom.