Interpreting the Castro Myth – The Unbreakable Bond Between Ambassador Wang and Fidel

Author: Wang Chengjia
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Features: Wang Chengjia was captivated by the myth of Castro's guerrilla warfare and his victory against the strong with the weak in his youth, abandoning his studies in science and engineering to choose to learn Spanish. From then on, he began an unbreakable bond with Castro. Starting in 1970, Wang Chengjia served as a translator for the Chinese Ambassador to Cuba, beginning close proximity to observe Fidel Castro, the only surviving leader of the world's proletarian revolution. Until 1999, when Wang Chengjia became the Chinese Ambassador to Cuba, he finally had the chance to directly tell Castro: "I learned Spanish because of you." From then on, two sincere hearts collided and merged, creating countless heartwarming stories: Castro attended numerous events at the Chinese Embassy; Castro and Ambassador Wang became good friends; Castro celebrated Ambassador Wang's 60th birthday; Castro agreed to have a Chinese painter portrait him as arranged by Ambassador Wang; Castro personally saw off Ambassador Wang upon his departure. Wang Chengjia published the world's first recognized and best version of "A Biography of Castro"; Wang Chengjia's book interprets the story of Cuba, led by Castro, which has defied U.S. dominance for decades as a thorn in the eye of the United States.