Norman Bethune’s story still holds lessons for China-Canada relations
I grew up in a classroom where the name Norman Bethune was invoked with reverence. Like every schoolchild in China, I could recite from memory Chairman Mao’s 1939 essay “In Memory of Norman Bethune”, which characterised Bethune as a man who had come from afar, who gave his life to the Chinese revolution, who embodied selflessness and internationalism. For years, I kept a poster in my office – the famous oil painting of Mao meeting Bethune in Yan’an – as a quiet tribute. As th
Norman Bethune, a Canadian physician, is remembered in China as a symbol of selflessness and internationalism, largely due to Chairman Mao's influential essay.
Mao's 1939 piece, "In Memory of Norman Bethune," lauded Bethune for dedicating his life to the Chinese revolution, a narrative deeply ingrained in Chinese education.
His story continues to be a point of reference, suggesting enduring relevance for contemporary China-Canada relations.
The enduring legacy of Norman Bethune highlights a historical figure who can serve as a bridge for understanding and cooperation between China and Canada.
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