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Why did Canada erect a monument for the Chinese in World War II?

September 1 1 According to Canadian reports, an event was held in Vancouver, Canada on September 10 to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the famous Battle of Britain)77 during the Second World War. At the same time, a plaque commemorating China soldiers of the Royal Canadian Air Force was unveiled at Stanley Park in Wenzhou.

This is also the first Chinese Canadian Air Force monument set up outside Chinatown. Zhou Jingqiu, a 96-year-old China veteran, attended the opening ceremony in a wheelchair and unveiled the plaque. He said that the monument reminds the world not to forget the contribution of China soldiers in Canada.

China people have made great contributions to Canada. Not only military personnel can win this honor, but also outstanding Chinese in various local industries are often commemorated by monuments for their great contributions to society. It is reported that on April 23rd, 2006, 2065438+Huang Lin Cai Zhen memorial plaque issued by Ontario, Canada, was unveiled in the garden behind the Toronto city government to commend and commemorate the contribution of Chinese to Canada. The plaque is located in Chinatown in the central district, where the blood of Chinatown was preserved before the life of the leader of the struggle.

It is said that Huang Lin Cai Zhen has been committed to changing traditional bad habits and fighting for the status and rights of Chinese.