In recent years, as China's weight on the world stage has become more and more important, the stories of diplomats have gradually entered everyone's field of vision. They are like walkers walking on the edge of a cliff, and they have to be careful with every step. However, it is precisely with these warriors who cherish the motherland and the people that our country can straighten its back in the international arena.
Speaking of which, we have to mention a special diplomat - Wu Zhonghua, who is known as "the loneliest diplomat". Why? Because he once stayed alone in an island country for three whole years! What courage and perseverance it must be!
A person, an island country, no colleagues and no assistants, everything has to be carried by yourself. It's not an ordinary hard day. But as for Wu Zhonghua, he gritted his teeth and persevered. Not only did he complete his diplomatic mission, but he also became a good friend with the inhabitants of the island.
Thousands of miles of loneliness have been established, and Kiribati has opened a new chapter
In 1980, China and Kiribati, an island country in the depths of the Pacific Ocean, actually established diplomatic relations hand in hand because of friendship and cooperation. What is Kiribati, you may ask?
To tell you, this place is a bit "shabby" - the land is barren, resources are scarce, and economic development is as slow as a turtle crawling. Coupled with the geographical location, it can't be more biased, it's like an orphan abandoned by the world.
But at this time, a buddy named Wu Zhonghua, with enthusiasm and a special mission, got on a plane to Kiribati. His task is to establish our Chinese embassy in this place where birds don't. To be honest, for most Chinese, the name Kiribati has never been heard, and Wu Zhonghua has only seen it on a map.
As soon as the plane landed, Wu Zhonghua was shocked by the scene in front of him: the facilities in the capital Tarawa are simply worse than those in our rural areas, and the economy is as backward as an antique shop. But who is Wu Zhonghua? He's a tough guy! He thought to himself: since he came, he couldn't go back empty-handed, so he had to build an embassy anyway!
So, he took a group of people and began to get busy in this strange land. He will find a way to do what he lacks, and he will grit his teeth and insist when he encounters difficulties. In this way, three years have passed, and Wu Zhonghua has built our Chinese embassy in this bird place.
The "extravagant" embassy in Kiribati
Wu Zhonghua stood on the land of Kiribati, dumbfounded. What kind of country is this? It's like stepping back in time and back to a primitive society! TV, radio? No kidding, even a newspaper has become a rare artifact.
He looked around and could hear nothing but the sounds of nature. Ah, those high-rise buildings and busy traffic, now I think about it, it's a natural sound!
What broke him down even more was the rented "embassy". Honestly, what's the difference between this and the country cottages in China? It is made of wood, and I am afraid that it will fall when the wind blows. Luxury? Style? No kidding, there's not even a house number, let alone a flagpole.
Wu Zhonghua sighed, feeling as if he had been sent to the frontier. He took out his mobile phone and wanted to make a ** complaint, but found that there was not even a signal here. "Alas, what kind of iniquity have I made? He thought to himself.
But just then, he saw the residents on the side of the road. Some of them lay on the ground, some sat under the trees, as if the whole world had nothing to do with them. Wu Zhonghua suddenly realized that compared to them, he at least had a place to shelter from the wind and rain.
A mixed emotion welled up in his heart. Life here is so hard, but they still face each day with optimism. And what about yourself? As an ambassador, you shouldn't be here to complain, but to find ways to help them live a better life.
Thinking of this, Wu Zhonghua straightened his waist and decided not to feel sorry for himself anymore. He began to move around and learn about the local customs. Although there are no modern facilities, there is a relationship between man and nature in the purest form.
Gradually, Wu Zhonghua found that he began to like this place. It's simple, but it's full of life. He began to work hard to learn the local language and customs, hoping to better integrate into life here.
Isolated island diplomats, a welcome banquet in the midst of suffering
In this strange land, Wu Zhonghua feels like a novice navigator, trying to steer the rudder and find the lighthouse to communicate with the local residents. He knew that if he wanted to be part of this cultural ocean, he had to learn how to swim first.
Without an accompanying crew, he had to be both captain and sailor himself. From tinkering with communications equipment to sorting through piles of diplomatic papers, his hands were barely idle. What does this look like of a diplomat? He thought to himself, more like a hard-working housewife.
But he didn't have time to complain. The first task is to create a place for yourself to work. He looked around, chose a fairly clean place, and began to fiddle with the tables and chairs.
What kind of office is this? It's like an open-air workbench. But Wu Zhonghua is so stubborn, he thinks that as long as there is a decent place, his work can get off to a good start.
Then he began to think that he had to give this place some popularity. Why don't you have to have a welcome ceremony? After all, we Chinese pay attention to courtesy. But when he thought of setting up a banquet, he was worried. How can there be so much good food and wine here? The scarcity of supplies is like a lemon that has been squeezed dry.
But he managed to get to the only restaurant on the island, even though it was a makeshift shack. He fought hard, bargained with the boss, and finally managed to get some food.
Looking at those simple "delicacies", he had mixed feelings in his heart, and remembered the hearty meal at home. But after thinking about it, it's all here, and I have to find a way to deal with it.
On the day of the opening reception, he was busy like a spinning top. Although the venue is simple, he still tries to get every detail right. Although the food is simple, every bite contains his heart and passion. The guests watched all this with their eyes full of appreciation and gratitude.
Taste buds in Kiribati: Oh Jong Wah encounters vegetables from the sea
Wu Zhonghua has three meals a day, and there is fish in the meal, which is like being frozen in the taste bud challenge of repeating **. Food, a word that is supposed to be full of variety and surprise, is here reduced to a single "fish".
For Wu Zhonghua, this kind of "feast" day after day has made his taste buds begin to strike**, and his heart has begun to quietly miss the variety of delicacies in his hometown.
However, life will always surprise you at the most unexpected times. Just when Wu Zhonghua thought that he was going to be overwhelmed by this endless fish meal, that day of every month was like a redemption day for his taste buds, and the ship delivering supplies was like Santa Claus on time to bring the taste of his hometown - vegetables.
Can you imagine that scenario? In tropical heat, vegetables are like ephemeral gastronomic fireworks, brilliant but fleeting. Every time he eats vegetables, Wu Zhonghua seems to be having a carnival of taste buds, but after the carnival, he has to return to the endless fish meal.
However, life is always full of possibilities. Just when Wu Zhonghua thought that he was going to be trapped by this monotonous life, he accidentally discovered a secret on the island - those seemingly ordinary leaves turned out to be edible! This discovery is like opening a new door and rekindling hope for Wu Zhonghua's taste buds.
He began to try to pluck these leaves, and after gently washing them, with his own sun-dried moss, every bite seemed to taste the beauty of life. This simple but delicious combination made Wu Zhonghua regain his enthusiasm for life.
Of course, living on this isolated island, in addition to eating and sleeping, there are always some other episodes.
A diplomatic giant in the shadow of the bomb
On that day, Wu Zhonghua was about to return to the embassy, but learned that there were bombs left over from World War II hidden near the embassy. These bombs, like ghosts hidden under the island, remind the residents that this is not a place of peace. The island's inhabitants even have to be careful to burn their garbage, for fear of accidentally detonating these sleeping demons.
Speaking of Wu Zhonghua, he is not an ordinary character. As early as the age of 19, he started his study journey with the admission letter of Nankai University majoring in foreign languages.
He not only has an innate talent for learning, but also has the spirit of perseverance and hard work. He knows very well that if you want to stand on the world stage and speak for the country, it is not enough to have knowledge, but also to have the vision and courage to understand the world.
As a result, he absorbed various languages and cultures like a sponge, and each progress brought him one step closer to his dream. Finally, in 1983, he stepped through the doors of the United Nations and became a member of the delegation. Here, with his talent and hard work, he has won the recognition and respect of his superiors.
Eight years later, he rose through the ranks and became a member of the United Nations Headquarters. Along the way, he has always been steadfast and strong, because he knows that every step of the way carries the expectations of his family and his own dreams.
Perseverance under the five-star red flag
This island, as if forgotten by the world, carries Wu Zhonghua's deep homesickness. Whenever night falls, he always looks up at the starry sky, as if looking for the direction of his hometown. And by his side, there is only a loyal puppy that accompanies him through lonely nights one after another.
On this island, Wu Zhonghua personally built a flag-raising platform. It took him three months to build it, brick by brick, nail by hammer. The fluttering of the five-star red flag is not only a symbol for him, but also a spiritual sustenance. Because in this land, the five-star red flag represents the dignity and honor of the motherland.
However, when the five-star red flag fluttered over Kiribati, Wu Zhonghua received a letter from China. The news from the letter made his heart instantly heavy - his father had passed away. This news is undoubtedly a huge blow to him. But he knew that he couldn't fall, because he still had a mission, and he had to keep going.
At the end of his three-year term, Wu Zhonghua finally set foot on his way home. However, he didn't stop. Just two years later, he was again sent on a diplomatic mission to Los Angeles, USA. He exemplifies the demeanor of a Chinese diplomat with his actions: perseverance and optimism. No matter where he was, he always remained loyal to his country.
During those days in Kiribati, Wu Zhonghua experienced too many ups and downs. But it was these experiences that strengthened his beliefs and pursuits. He knew that he was not only a diplomat, but also a representative of the Chinese. He wants to use his actions to show the world the pride and pride of the Chinese.
Whenever the sun sets, Wu Zhonghua will stand on the seashore and look at the motherland in the distance. His heart was filled with longing for his hometown and love for his motherland. He knew that no matter where he was, he would always have that red land in his heart.
The story of Wu Zhonghua is not only the legendary experience of a diplomat, but also the deep attachment and perseverance of a Chinese to the motherland. He used his actions to explain what is loyalty, what is responsibility, and what is responsibility. He is the pride of every Chinese and the unique Wu Zhonghua in this world.