The solemn white memorial monument for overseas Chinese mechanics from Selangor who died in the War of Resistance Against Japan stands in the center, surrounded by a memorial wall engraved with the names of more than 3000 members of the Nanyang Overseas Chinese Mechanics Service Corps. Walking up the steps, it feels like stepping into a historical lecture hall... After four months of construction, the South Overseas Chinese Mechanics Memorial Park and Memorial Hall located in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, recently held an opening ceremony and officially opened to the public. The Memorial Park and Memorial Hall were established by Guangdong Yishan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Yang Boyao, Chairman of Guangdong Yishan in Kuala Lumpur, said that the design inspiration for the memorial park came from the dangerous section of the "24 turns" on the Burma Road, and he hopes that visitors can personally feel the courage and perseverance of the Nanqiao machine workers back then. We also hope that this place can stimulate the interest of the younger generation of Chinese Malaysians in history and cultivate a correct view of history and values. On August 14th, at the Nanqiao Machinery Workers Memorial Hall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, visitors inspected the road repair tools used by Nanqiao machinery workers. On the day of the opening ceremony, more than a hundred people from countries and regions such as Malaysia, China, and Myanmar gathered in front of the monument to lay wreaths and flowers, observe a moment of silence, and pay tribute to the sacrifices and contributions of the overseas Chinese mechanics in the Anti Japanese War. In his speech, Malaysian Transport Minister Luk Siu Fook emphasized that peace is not easy to come by. "Although World War II has ended 80 years ago, we must firmly oppose any behavior that does not respect peace. Inside the memorial hall, yellowed photos and clippings tell the story of the Nanqiao mechanics amidst the flames and smoke of war. On the 1146 kilometer long Burma Road, migrant workers from southern China worked day and night to transport urgently needed supplies for the Anti Japanese War. They not only shoulder urgent and dangerous transportation tasks, but also face harsh road conditions, indiscriminate bombing by Japanese planes, and life-threatening diseases such as malaria. According to statistics, more than 1000 Nanqiao mechanics sacrificed their precious lives, averaging one person per kilometer. Looking back to July 1937, the War of Resistance Against Japan broke out comprehensively, and many important coastal ports in China were captured, with international transportation on the brink of being cut off. In January 1939, the newly opened Burma Road became the only international passage in the rear area. At that time, there was a severe shortage of domestic drivers. Starting from February 1939, under the call of Southeast Asian overseas Chinese leader Chen Jiageng, young overseas Chinese from various parts of Southeast Asia actively applied to become car drivers and repairmen, forming the Southeast Asian Overseas Chinese Machinery Workers Returning to China Service Corps to support the Anti Japanese War in batches, until the Yunnan Burma Road transportation was cut off in May 1942. Ouyang Yujing, the Chinese ambassador to Malaysia, said in his speech at the opening ceremony that the overseas Chinese pilots sacrificed their lives and forgot their deaths, making indelible contributions to the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti Fascist War. Their heroic deeds will be forever remembered and engraved in the annals of human justice. History is a warning, a lesson, and a guide to the future direction for future generations. ”A Malay girl from Selangor carefully read the names and descriptions on the circular memorial wall, saying, 'These stories are worth remembering and telling from generation to generation.'. Looking towards the direction of the Burma Road, the Nanyang Overseas Chinese Machinery Workers' Return to Japan Memorial Park located in Yunnan, China, is built along the mountain. The Nanyang Overseas Chinese Machinery Workers' Return to Japan Memorial Hall in the park is embedded in greenery, and the Nanyang Overseas Chinese Machinery Workers' Return to Japan Memorial stands quietly. Here, one monument, one museum, and one park face the one monument, one museum, and one park in Kuala Lumpur across the sea, jointly guarding this passionate memory. Whether it's seeing my grandfather's tombstone properly placed in China or witnessing the completion of the memorial hall and park in Kuala Lumpur today, I deeply feel his passionate patriotism and fearless spirit of dedication back then. ”Hou Weimei, the granddaughter of patriotic overseas Chinese Hou Xiran, repeatedly looked at each photo in the memorial hall, her eyes turning red. Back then, Hou Xiran assisted patriotic overseas Chinese leader Chen Jiageng in organizing the Southern Overseas Chinese Machine Workers. He was not only responsible for liaison and organizational work, but also actively participated in solving the practical difficulties of the machine workers' lives, medical care, and so on. It is reported that during his time in China, he also traveled around to raise materials and establish education. Unfortunately, he died on his way to Kunming in 1944 to attend the opening ceremony of Qiaoguang Elementary School. Hou Weimei told reporters that in recent years, she has been going to Kunming, Yunnan every year to attend the Nanqiao Machinery Workers' Memorial Ceremony. In August 2024, under the organization of the Tan Kah Kee Foundation in Malaysia, Hou Weimei and a group of descendants of Southern Chinese mechanics went to Yunnan to retrace the Yunnan Burma Road and review the history of Southern Chinese mechanics' resistance against Japan. I think it was this profound patriotism that made my grandfather resolutely return to China from Southeast Asia and dedicate everything. ”Hou Weimei said, "Nowadays, the more peaceful and stable the days are, the more we should cherish history, cherish that deep patriotic sentiment, and work together to look to the future