If you ask an ordinary Chinese in China, which Canadian he/she admires the most. Henry Norman Bethune will most certainly be the one.
Bethune was a Canadian physician, medical innovator, and noted anti-fascist. Bethune came to international prominence first for his service as a frontline surgeon supporting the democratically elected Republican government during the Spanish Civil War. But it was his service with the Communist Eighth Route Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War that would earn him enduring acclaim. Dr. Bethune effectively brought modern medicine to rural China and often treated sick villagers as much as wounded soldiers. His selfless commitment made a profound impression on the Chinese people. Chairman Mao wrote a famous eulogy to him, which was memorized by generations of Chinese people.
"A man’s ability may be great or small, but if he has this (Bethune's) spirit, he is already noble-minded and pure, a man of moral integrity and above vulgar interests, a man who is of value to the people."
There are numerous Bethune statues in China. Many universities, hospitals and the country's highest medical honor are all named after Bethune.
The memorial in Gravenhurst has seen more and constant flow of Chinese visitors than any other nationals.
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