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Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice

South China Morning Post30 September 2026, 10:00 UTCPeople's Republic of China

While travelling in Kunming, southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a Chinese-Malaysian woman unexpectedly came across photos of her late grandfather showcased in a public exhibit. The display celebrated the historical contributions of overseas Chinese machinists who played a vital role in supporting the nation during World War II. The woman’s Chinese name is Zhang Huiqing, although she uses the handle @Huiching on social media. In mid-September, she released a video revealing that during her...

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