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| Wang Anyu's University Degree Certificate Goes Missing, Can He Get a New One? (Credits: Weibo) |
Wang Anyu wasn't expecting a missing university certificate to become headline news, but that's exactly what happened. The Chinese actor has gone viral after an official newspaper notice revealed he had lost both his undergraduate graduation diploma and bachelor's degree certificate from the Communication University of China, prompting widespread discussion across social media and leaving fans both amused and genuinely curious about what happened.
The actor, a graduate of the Communication University of China, published an official loss declaration in Ningbo Evening News after confirming that both his undergraduate graduation certificate and bachelor's degree certificate from the university's 2016 Broadcasting and Hosting programme had gone missing.
While the notice was intended simply to complete the required paperwork, eagle-eyed internet users quickly spotted it, and before long the announcement had spread across social media at remarkable speed.
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Reports suggest Wang Anyu had returned to his hometown in Ningbo in an effort to locate the missing documents before deciding to proceed with the official process.
After the search proved unsuccessful, he opted to publish a public declaration stating that both certificates should be regarded as invalid. Not exactly the kind of headline celebrities usually plan for, but losing important paperwork clearly has no respect for fame.
The announcement immediately sparked curiosity because many people assumed the newspaper notice meant the documents had somehow been permanently cancelled by law.
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Legal experts, however, were quick to explain that publishing such a declaration is generally a voluntary step rather than a legal requirement. Its main purpose is to reduce the risk of someone else finding and misusing the documents for identity or employment purposes, while also creating a public record that the certificates are no longer valid.
Under regulations issued by China's Ministry of Education, universities cannot issue replacement originals if a graduation diploma or degree certificate is lost.
Instead, graduates can apply for official replacement certification documents after the university verifies their academic records.
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These replacement certificates carry the same legal validity as the original qualifications and can be used for employment, further education, professional accreditation and other official purposes.
Education authorities have also made it clear that graduates should deal directly with their former university when replacing lost academic credentials.
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Applicants are generally required to submit identification documents, recent photographs and a written application before the institution reviews the records and issues official proof of graduation and degree completion.
Attempting to create unofficial copies or falsify academic certificates remains strictly prohibited and carries serious legal consequences.
The story has unexpectedly reminded many people just how valuable ordinary paperwork becomes once it disappears. Graduation certificates often spend years tucked safely inside drawers or folders before suddenly becoming essential for a job application or official verification.
Losing them may not sound dramatic, but it can quickly turn into an administrative marathon that nobody ever puts on their weekend plans.
Many C-netz said that even celebrities are not immune to misplacing important documents, saying that losing a graduation certificate might be one of the most relatable things Wang Anyu has ever done. Others praised him for following the official process instead of looking for shortcuts, while several users admitted the news prompted them to check whether their own certificates were still safely stored.