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Peter, a 72-year-old Canadian who also has a Chinese name, Tang Lei, has been given the title of "Lei Feng" in recognition of his long-lasting volunteering and efforts to help people in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
There is a foreigner in Wuxi, Eastern China's Jiangsu province, who has been given the title of "Lei Feng" due to his long-lasting volunteering and efforts of helping people.
Lei Feng, a young Chinese soldier, was known in the 1960s for devoting almost all of his spare time and money to selflessly helping the needy. In China, the spirit of Lei Feng has been widely promoted across the country.
The person is Peter, a Canadian also known by his Chinese name, Tang Lei. Usually, his Chinese friends prefer calling him "Lao Tang".
Peter, now 72 years old, came to Wuxi in 2001 and got married with a Wuxi girl in 2003. This transnational marriage made him decide to live in China permanently.
