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

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Yan, A. (2026, September 30). Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3369341/chinese-malaysian-woman-proud-find-grandad-honoured-china-secret-wwii-sacrifice?utm_source=rss_feed

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A Chinese-Malaysian woman named Zhang Huiqing (also known online as @Huiching) found photos of her late grandfather, Kuang, in a public exhibit in Kunming, China. The display honored overseas Chinese machinists who contributed to the country's efforts during World War II. Zhang shared this discovery on social media, where her video went viral, receiving one million views and 10,000 comments within two days according to state media Xinhua.

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A Chinese-Malaysian woman named Zhang Huiqing (@Huiching on social media) discovered while traveling in Kunming, southwestern China’s Yunnan province, that photos of her late grandfather were displayed in a public exhibit celebrating the contributions of overseas Chinese machinists during World War II. Kuang's family only learned about his wartime service around a decade ago when historical volunteers visited their home. Zhang shared a video online revealing her discovery, which quickly gained one million views and over 10,000 comments within two days according to state media Xinhua. This unexpected find highlights the recognition of lesser-known WWII heroes from overseas Chinese communities who contributed significantly to China’s war efforts.

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Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice Kuang’s family only learned of his wartime service a decade ago when historical volunteers visited their home 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.

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2026-09-30 · South China Morning Post

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

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woman → find → exhibit

The display celebrated the historical contributions of overseas Chinese machinists who played a vital role in supporting the nation during World War II. asserted

who → celebrate → II

The woman’s Chinese name is Zhang Huiqing, although she uses the handle @Huiching on social media. asserted

she → use → 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. asserted

she → release → Road

The clip garnered one million views within just two days, attracting 10,000 comments, as reported by state media Xinhua. asserted

clip → garner → Xinhua