In Kiribati, a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, there is a Chinese diplomat whose living conditions are very difficult. The diplomat's name is Wu Zhonghua, and he eats wild vegetables and drinks rain in this desolate land, and his only companion is a faithful puppy. The environment here is extremely harsh, but Wu Zhonghua sticks to his post and is dedicated to maintaining the country's image, and is known as "the loneliest diplomatic ambassador".
The story of Wu Zhonghua began in 1989, when the ** forces were arrogant and tried to win over the support of Pacific island countries with money. As China's ambassador to the Pacific island nation of Fiji, Wu Zhonghua has repeatedly exposed Taiwan's schemes. Faced with the situation, he took the initiative to ask Ying to go to Kiribati and apply for the establishment of an embassy to consolidate his diplomatic position. In 1990, the application was approved, and Wu Zhonghua embarked on a challenging journey to Kiribati.
When he first arrived in Kiribati, Wu Zhonghua was a little surprised to see that his residence was a simple grass hut, but he quickly adjusted his attitude, because the reception was only three days away. He cleaned the room with all his might, hung up a Chinese wall calendar, and became the first Chinese decoration in the room. Immediately afterwards, he erected the national flag, planted the embassy placard, and installed communication equipment to ensure the normal operation of the embassy. In order to receive the local **, he quickly bought a car and prepared for the reception. In 3 days, Wu Zhonghua completed the establishment of the embassy in an intense and efficient manner.
At the reception, Kiribati and his wife extended a warm welcome to Wu Zhonghua's efforts. In the face of their amazement, Wu Zhonghua prepared raw fish and shrimp and canned Chinese food by himself, which was simple but amazed by the guests. Although the banquet lasted until midnight, Wu Zhonghua insisted on announcing the official establishment of the Chinese Embassy in Kiribati as soon as possible.
However, Wu Zhonghua's work is not only full of hard work, but also comes with danger. One day, while in his office, he was informed that there was a World War II-era bomb nearby, and he had to leave the embassy temporarily. While waiting outside, he didn't eat for a day. Another time, Wu Zhonghua came back from going out, heard a voice from inside the house, realized that there was a thief, and shouted in time to scare the thief away. Despite losing dozens of dollars, his important documents were kept safe in a safe.
Living in Kiribati, Wu Zhonghua felt so lonely that he decided to grow his own crops because there were almost no vegetables in this barren land. However, the harsh climate makes it difficult for vegetables to survive. Although merchant ships only come once every two months, Wu Zhonghua always runs out quickly. To alleviate loneliness, he raised a puppy that became his companion. He used to wander with his puppies, and one day he found a wild vegetable to eat, and to add to the taste, he boiled a pot of soup. Although it is not as fresh as the fresh vegetables he is used to, the occasional wild vegetable has become his luxury.
Thanks to Wu Zhonghua's efforts, the embassy has gradually improved and is on the right track. In 1992, Wu Zhonghua, who had been stationed for nearly three years, received an order to return to China. Before leaving, he carefully inspected the embassy he had set up one last time, where he held a final flag-raising ceremony. After that, he was assigned to the U.S. Consulate in Los Angeles as Deputy Consul General and became a member of the Chinese Diplomatic History Society, passing on his diplomatic experience to future generations.
Today, Wu Zhonghua has retired at an advanced age and enjoys a happy old age. Although he no longer appears frequently in the public eye, his tenacity and contribution are forever etched in our hearts. It is the dedication of these predecessors that has made our country what it is today. Their qualities and spirit are worth learning from future generations and contributing to the prosperity of the country.