Ananova:

A Chinese man has been recognised as the shortest adult in the world.

He Pingping, 20, of Huade town, Wulanchabu city, who is 2ft 5ins tall, has received a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records.

Guinness confirmed his world record after his height was recorded three times - morning, noon and night - at the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region Hospital.

His parents and two sisters are all normal height, reports Northern News. His record and picture will be in the 2009 edition.