Foreign leaders or politicians with ancestral home in China, in more than 20 countries around the world

Yang Yang Zhonghua up and down five thousand years. In the great historical process of the Chinese nation, especially in modern times, the migration of the Chinese nation to the neighboring vassal states has never stopped. The voyages to Southeast Asia and the East are quite frequent. The descendants of these Chinese people have survived and developed in these places. There is no shortage of people who have grown into dignitaries and leaders of national governments.

1, the former prime minister of Thailand-Thaksin

Thaksin, his full name is Thaksin Shinawatra, born in Chiang Mai, Thailand on July 26, 1949. He is the fourth generation of Chinese descent, and his Chinese name is "Qiu Daxin". Guangdong Province Chaozhou Prefecture Taxia Village, Puzhai Town, Fengshun County, was elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Thailand on February 9, 2001. He became the first Prime Minister in Thailand’s history to serve four years and was the first to be re-elected. Prime Minister.

2, the former prime minister of Thailand- Yingluck

Yingluck, full name Yingluck Shinawatra, was born in Chiang Mai, Thailand on June 21, 1967, and his ancestral home was Guangdong Meizhou . She is the youngest sister of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, 18 years younger than Thaksin; Yingluck was elected as Thailand's first female prime minister in 2011. Yingluck’s life experience is legendary, and what is even more commendable is her beauty. She is 1.72 meters tall and has exquisite features. She has been a school girl since elementary school.

Because Thai women have to have their husband’s surname when married, Yingluck has never really been married for the sake of politics, but she has a husband and son in life. In front of her husband and son, Yingluck is happiest of.

Because of her ancestral home in China, Yingluck has always had a preference for China. The first country she visited after taking office was China, and she wore the red clothes that Chinese people like. In early 2005, Thaksin took his family to , Dapu County, Guangdong Province to find his roots. In 2014, Yingluck took his son back to his hometown to worship his ancestors, and Thaksin accompanied him. On January 5, 2019, the siblings returned to their ancestral home in Meizhou to visit relatives and worship their ancestors.

3, Asia's first female president-Corazon Aquino

Corazon Aquino, the 11th president of the Philippines, is also the first female president of the Philippines and Asia, reigning from 1986 to 1992. His ancestral home is Hongjian Village, Jiaomei Town, Zhangzhou Taiwanese Investment Zone, Fujian Province, China.

Corazon's full name is Maria Corazon Comingonco, born in Manila on January 25, 1933, with the surname Xu and the nickname of Coli. Her grandfather, father, and older brother have all served as members of Congress, and her uncle and cousin have served as senators. This family can be called a political family. Corey has a gentle temperament and steady demeanor. She has received a classical and monastic formal education since she was a child. When she was 13 years old, she went to the United States to study and received a bachelor's degree. Z1z

Mrs. Aquino and her close relatives have never forgotten their ancestors' homeland and folks, and have entrusted friends or clan associations to find roots in China several times. After taking office as President, Mrs. Aquino has sent special envoys to visit Hongjian Village, Longhai City, Fujian Province, China several times to seek roots and ancestors. And she herself once said in public: "Many Filipinos are actually descendants of Chinese, and I am one of them. I am very proud of my Chinese roots, and I think many Filipinos are the same. I really want to go to China to find roots in person. I hope that the Philippines and China will cooperate more closely and help each other."

On April 14, 1988, Mrs. Aquino, who was on a state visit to China, led her two unmarried daughters and more than 10 government officials from the country to their homeland Hongjian Village , during which they made a special trip to the Xu family temple to worship My ancestor, visited the former residence of my great grandfather, watched a performance at the village kindergarten, planted an araucaria by hand, and gave a wonderful speech for more than 10 minutes on the village square. In the speech, Mrs. Aquino said affectionately: "I came to China for both national affairs and personal reasons, because I am the head of state of the Philippines and, in a sense, the daughter of this village."

4, former president of the Philippines —— Aquino III

Aquino III, born on February 8, 1960Manila, the Chinese name is Xu Jianhua, and his mother's Xu family is a prominent family in the Philippines. Aquino’s great-grandfather, Xu Yuhuan, was born in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. He went to the Philippines in the late Qing Dynasty to sell cane sugar and rice. Later he stepped into the construction industry and became a business giant; Aquino III’s father Aquino and his mother Cora Songdu was once elected president. Mother Corazon visited China for the first time after assuming office in 1988, and returned to Hongjian Village to find roots and ancestors. At that time, she publicly stated, "I am not only the President of the Philippines, but also the daughter of Hongjian Village." On August 30, 2011, Aquino III paid a state visit to China. During this visit, Aquino also followed his mother's footsteps to Hongjian Village, Fujian Province to find roots and ancestors.

5. Former President of Kiribati-Ainot Tang

Ainot Tang, translated as " Tang Anno" in Taiwan, the fifth president of Kiribati. And easily re-elected. Ainault Tang was born in Fanning Island on June 11, 1952, and his ancestral home is Guangdong Jiangmen . During World War II, Ainault Tang's father worked as an interpreter for the Japanese army. When Japan was about to be defeated, he learned that he would be severely punished after the war, so he took his belongings and ran to the remote Pacific island of Kiribati (called the Gilbert Islands at the time) to settle. The mother is a local. In July 2003, he defeated his brother Harry Tang by a narrow margin and was elected President of Kiribati. On September 20, 2019, the Kiribati government announced its recognition of the one-China principle, severing the so-called "diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan region, and resuming diplomatic relations with China.

6. Former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea- Chen Zhongmin

Chen Zhongmin, English name Julius Chen, native of Taishan, Guangdong, served as Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea in the early 1980s and was the first Chinese prime minister in the history of the country. During his administration, he actively developed relations with China. It was during his first term that the Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea was officially opened (China and Pakistan established diplomatic relations in 1976). In the 1990s, Chen Zhongmin was re-elected as prime minister. He was hailed as the country's "political star" and loved by the people of the country.

Chen Zhongmin’s father, Chen Bai, came to Papua New Guinea to earn a living from Taishan as a business man. Before World War II, he married a powerful indigenous girl from a local clan. On August 29, 1939, he gave birth to his son Chen Zhongmin. Chen Zhongmin studied in a Chinese school since he was a child and received the influence of Chinese culture. He was deeply imprinted by the Chinese.

Chen Zhongmin has always attached importance to Pakistan-China friendly exchanges and cooperation, and has visited China four times as the leader of the country. In April 2003, Chen Zhongmin visited Guangzhou and Taishan at the invitation of Guangzhou Automobile Group. He and his family members returned to their hometown, Taishan, to visit relatives. This is also Chen Zhongmin's wish for many years. After visiting the ancestral residence, Chen Zhongmin worshipped the ancestors according to Chinese customs and etiquette. Before leaving their hometown, Chen Zhongmin and his entourage took a group photo with their fathers and fellow villagers in front of the archway in Jiangchao Village, and said that they would bear in mind the words of the father: always remember that they are from Taishan.

7, "Guyana" founding father- Zhong Arthur

Zhong Arthur, ancestral home in Dapu County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, was born on January 10, 1918. Zhong Arthur's father crossed the sea from China to Guyana in the 19th century. Later, he led Guyana to gain independence and was chosen as the first head of state. He was honored as the "father of the nation" by Guyana. Under the promotion of Zhong Arthur, Guyana established diplomatic relations with China in 1972, and Zhong Arthur visited China in 1977 and went to Meizhou to "search for roots". So far, when it comes to "Zhong Arthur looking for uncle", the local old people have been talking with great interest.

8. Former Japanese Prime Minister-Haeda Zu

Haneda, was born in Tokyo on August 24, 1935, and was appointed Prime Minister of Japan on April 28, 1994. However, he was forced to step down on June 30 when he was in power for 64 days. But Haeda’s efforts to commit to Sino-Japanese friendship remain unchanged for a long time. After leaving office, he would travel to and from China and Japan at least four times a year. In addition to recognizing his ancestors, he also made remarkable contributions to Sino-Japanese friendship.

Hada considered himself a descendant of Chinese immigrants, from the Qin DynastyOn behalf of the Xu Fu ferry to Japan to find the subordinates of the elixir. Haeda said: "My ancestor was named Qin." "We have Xu Fu's genetic factors in our body. As the descendants of Xu Fu, we are proud." "Z12z Ganyu County Xufu Village Xufu Temple, I am going to worship!" "I'm happy to do anything that has anything to do with China! Regarding Xu Fu's activities, I will strive to participate!" Mr. Heda Tsuzuki visited Xu Fu's hometown-Ganyu County, Jiangsu Province twice.

9. Former South Korean President-Noh Tae-woo

Noh Tae-woo was born on December 4, 1932 in Daegu, South Korea. His ancestral home is Shandong, China. During his presidency from 1988 to 1993, he always sought to improve relations with China and promoted the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea. . In 1992, when Lu Taiyu met with Li Chunting, the then vice governor of Shandong Province, he said that my ancestral home was in Shandong and my ancestor was Tai Gong Jiang Ziya. From September 27 to 30, 1992, he and his wife and daughter arrived in Beijing. The schedule was very tight, and he could not be arranged to go to Shandong to find his roots. He said that he will have plenty of time after leaving office and will come to China again.

Lu Taiyu came to Beijing in June 2000. In addition to meeting friends and seeing China's development, he also went to Shandong to find his roots and realize his long-cherished wish for many years. During this trip, Mrs. Lu Taiyu and his daughter came to Luzhuang Village (Jinan) in Shandong Province, where the Lu family first settled. Lu Taiyu visited the tomb of King Lu in Luzhuang Village, planted a memorial tree, and presented a "Samsung" brand rice cooker to every family in the village. On the way back, he visited the Jiang Taigong Temple and the Tomb tomb.

10, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations- Ban Ki-moon

Ban Ki-moon, born in Chungju City, South Korea on June 13, 1944, honorary doctorate, Korean politician, October 2006, Ban Ki-moon succeeded Kofi Annan as the United Nations When he was the secretary-general, the saying that his ancestral home was Henan, China quickly spread throughout the world.

The Korean delegation organized by the "Fujian Xingyang Pan’s Cultural Research Association" went to Pan Ki-moon’s hometown in South Korea to learn about it. The conclusion is that the ancestors of Pan’s in South Korea and Pan’s in Fujian belong to Xingyang County, Henan, and Pan in South Korea. The ancestors were separated from the ancestors of Pan's Putian . It has been confirmed that Ban Ki-moon’s Korean Pan surname is of the same ancestry as the Central Plains Pan surname. Ban Ki-moon’s ancestors came from Xingyang, Henan. In April 2007, half a year after Ban Ki-moon became the Secretary-General of the United Nations, his cousin Ban Ki-soo, on behalf of Pan’s clan of South Korea, paid a visit to Xingyang Panyao Jisun Cemetery.

11, , Foreign Minister of Gabon -Jean Ping

Jean Ping, born on November 24, 1942 in Umbue, Etimbwe State, Gabon, and his ancestry was Wenzhou , Zhejiang. His father, Cheng Zhiping, moved to Gabon in the 1930s. Because of his hard work and economic acumen, he soon became a well-known rich man in the area. He married Anina, the daughter of a local chief, and officially settled in Gabon. The two gave birth to their son Jean Ping soon after their marriage. Jean Ping successively served as Gabonese press spokesperson, energy minister, and foreign minister. He also served as Chairman of the 59th UN General Assembly and Chairman of the African Union Commission. Jean Ping went back to Wenzhou four times to find his roots and visit relatives. He visited the rooms where his grandfather lived, the large wine tanks and farm tools used by his parents to make wine.

12, the founding father of Singapore- Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew, ancestral home in Dangxi Township, Dapu County, Meizhou City, Guangdong. He received British education since he was a child. At the age of 12, he was admitted to the local top British school Raffles Institution (junior high school), and at the age of 18 he was admitted to the high school of the original school. He won the Queen’s Scholarship of the British Empire and went to study in the UK. Lee Kuan Yew has served as Singapore's prime minister for decades, making Singapore, a small place, one of the "Four Asian Dragons". Old friends of China began to communicate with mainland China in the late 1970s and had an important influence on the formulation of China's reform and opening policy. Unfortunately, he has never returned to his ancestral home, Guangdong, to worship his ancestors.

13, Prime Minister of Thailand-Chuan·Li Pai

Chuan·Li Pai, 1938Born in Trang Province, southern Thailand on July 28, 2005, his ancestral home is Fujian, China. Later, Chuan married Paddy Phong and had one son. He served twice as the Prime Minister of Thailand (1992-1995) (1997-2001) and the Chairman of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Commons.

served as the leader of the Democratic Party for 12 years from 1991 to 2003. During this period, he served as the minister of justice, commerce, agriculture, education and health , served as minister of state affairs, and served as civil representative The leader of the opposition party.

14, former President of Indonesia -Wahid

Wahid, full name: Abdul Rahman Wahid, the fourth president of Indonesia, and the largest Muslim organization in Indonesia-Islamic Teachers Union The chairman of the association, his ancestral home is Jinjiang City, Fujian Province, China. Wahid once admitted to the media that he has Chinese ancestry. His ancestor Chen Jinhan was an Islamic elder. His ancestral home was Jinjiang City, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China. He was born in the 15th year of Yongle in Ming Dynasty (1417) During his fifth voyage to the West, Zheng He accompanied the fleet to preach in Indonesia and settled in Surabaya, where he thrived and developed achievements. The departure point is the current Jinjiang Shenzhen-Shanghai Port and Shishi City Anjiang Port. Wahid still speaks some Hokkien dialects.

During his presidency, Wahid outlawed some policies that discriminated against Chinese and other ethnic minorities. In 2000, the Presidential Decision No. 14 issued in 1967 that restricted Chinese people to publicly celebrate their holidays was revoked, and a year later, Chinese who had been forced to use Indonesian names were allowed to restore traditional Chinese names again.

15, Suriname Former President-Chen Yaxian

Chen Yaxian, is from Guangdong Huiyang Hakka, former President and Prime Minister of Suriname, Doctor of Medicine. In 1980, he served as President and Prime Minister of Suriname. The Republic of Suriname, located in the northeastern part of South America, is the smallest country in South America. It covers an area of ​​164,000 km2, which is about the same size as Henan Province, but has a population of only 560,000.

Interestingly, the current President Desi Bouterse also has Chinese descent, one-eighth of Chinese descent! His wife's ancestor also came from Guangdong, and his wife has one-half of Chinese blood! The family also visits China frequently and is familiar with Chinese culture.

16, the fourth president of Singapore-Huang Jinhui

Huang Jinhui, the fourth president of Singapore. Native of Longhai, Fujian, China; traveled in Nanyang Singapore Jinshanbao (now Pearl Mountain Jindun); uncle Huang Qingban moved to Haicheng Town Liming Village. Mother Li Yuquan, former Minister of Education of Singapore; Huang Jinhui’s wife Xu Shuxiang, son Huang Fuji businessman. Jindun Street, Yangzhong Shengwang Temple in Fuzhou, where the ancestors of Huang Jinhui lived, has changed its place names due to its age. It is difficult to determine where Jindun Street is now. However, experts in Fuzhou's place names believe that there is an existing Shengwang from Taijiang Yizhou For the name of the pavilion, Jindun Street may be at the junction of Yizhou and the ocean. On May 1, 2000, Huang Jinhui and his descendants and a group of 18 people went to Meiliming Village (formerly known as Jindunli) in Longhaijiao to find their roots and ask their ancestors.

17, President of the Philippines- Duterte

Duterte, born in March 1945 in Maasin City, Philippines, in the southern Philippines Mindanao largest city Davao mayor for 25 years. On June 30, 2016, Duterte was sworn in as the 16th president of the Philippines; Duterte's biggest feeling after becoming president is that being president is not as good as being mayor. As the mayor, you can travel around the city in a micro service, or sit in a bar after get off work. But the presidential life made him unaccustomed. He said: "Go to sleep and have no social life. After a day of work, people are tired. You have to ask me how much money I earn. The monthly salary is 130,000 pesos (about 2,600 US dollars). I don’t know if there are any allowances. I don’t know who to ask. Z1z

After Duterte came to power, Sino-Philippines relations are back on track. Duterte once said: "I also have Chinese descent, mine My grandfather is Chinese. The Chinese came to the Philippines a long time ago and made important contributions to local development. Although like other Chinese, I also became a Filipino citizen, but I do not have ChinaProud of pedigree! "Z1z

18, Prime Minister of Cambodia -Hun Sen

Hun Sen, born in Kampong Cham, Cambodia on August 5, 1952, is a Hakka native of Chaozhou, Guangdong (father is Chaozhou Chinese). Since 1979, he has served as foreign minister, deputy prime minister, and prime minister. Served as prime minister in 1998 and re-elected as prime minister four times in 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2018. After serving as prime minister, Hun Sen introduced policies that allowed the restoration of Chinese associations and open Chinese education to many Chinese friends. He has consistently supported China. , Friendly to China.

19, the current prime minister of Singapore- Lee Hsien Loong

Lee Hsien Loong, the eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew. Born in Singapore on February 10, 1952, Singapore’s third prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong graduated from Cambridge University in 1974. August 12, 2004 Served as Singapore’s third prime minister and minister of finance, and was elected secretary-general of the People’s Action Party in December of the same year. He was re-elected as prime minister on September 12, 2015. Lee Hsien Loong was re-elected as prime minister in July 2020.

20, former Governor of Canada- Wu Bingzhi

Wu Bingzhi Born in Hong Kong and native of Taishan, Guangdong, she is Canada’s first Chinese and second female governor. Wu Bingzhi’s mother is a Hakka. Her father Wu Yingcai has British nationality and became a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II. She was later adopted by the United Kingdom. He exchanged prisoners of war and returned, and his family immigrated to Canada. Wu Bingzhi studied at the public school of Ottawa , and studied literature at the University of Toronto from 1956 to 1960.

21, Thailand’s twenty-fifth prime minister-Shama · Shun Dawei

Sama Shundawei, born in Bangkok, Thailand, of Chinese descent, leader of the Thai People’s Forces Party. Because he calls himself Li, the Thai Chinese call him "Li Shama", he has a tough style and is especially eloquent. Known as the iron mouth of Thai politics, he was elected as the 25th Prime Minister in Thailand's history in the 2008 election with absolute advantage.

22, The first president of Seychelles -Sir James Mancam

Sir James Mancam, the first president of Seychelles. After Seychelles became independent in 1976, Mancam became the president of the country, and was overthrown by Prime Minister France Albert René in a coup the following year. Mancam He is of Chinese descent, and his Chinese name is "Chen Wenxian". The ancestral home is Shunde, Guangdong.

23, Dominican Presidential Advisor-Wu Meizu

Wu Meimei, ancestral home in Guangdong Enping, current Dominican president consultant. Ms. Wu was born in Dominica in 1950. Her father was born in Wushi Village, Enping, Guangdong. When she was 14 years old, she went abroad with her relatives to make a living. She failed to realize her dream of returning to her hometown. She urged Ms. Wu to return to China if she had a chance. , Go back to Enping, realize my father's dream of returning home. Wu Meimei and her son recently returned to Z13z Wushi Village, Z12z Shahu Town, Enping City, Guangdong Province to find their roots and ask their ancestors.

24, Minister of Finance of Mauritius- Zhu Meilin

Zhu Meilin, whose ancestral home is Yushui Village, Chengbei, Meijiang District, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province. He was elected chairman of the Mauritius Chinese Entrepreneurs Association at the age of 31, a member of the Mauritius Legislative Council and the first Chinese to enter the Legislative Council; he was elected as a member of parliament at the age of 53 and served as the minister of regional affairs at the age of 56 and later as the minister of finance. Mauritius has made great contributions to promoting democracy and economic development. To commemorate Zhu Meilin, the Mauritian government issued a 25-rupee banknote with Zhu Meilin's head in 1998.