Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice
Por Alice Yan — South China Morning Post – News feed
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Kuang’s family only learned of his wartime service a decade ago when historical volunteers visited their home
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Alice Yan in Shanghai Published: 6:00pm, 30 Sep 2026
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 travels in Kunming, she discovered two photos of her grandfather on Xinwen South Road. The clip garnered one million views within just two days, attracting 10,000 comments, as reported by state media Xinhua.
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