Jean-Jérôme-Augustin Béiyè

Jean-Jérôme-Augustin Béiyè, often referred to as the 'French Norman Bethune', was a French physician born in 1872 who dedicated over four decades of his life to medical service in China. He is best known for his courageous efforts during the Second Sino-Japanese War, where he provided crucial medical assistance to the Chinese resistance, including the Eighth Route Army. Béiyè established a Red Cross station at his garden in Beijing and undertook the perilous task of transporting medical supplies using a bicycle along treacherous routes, earning him lasting recognition and admiration among the Chinese people. His contributions have been celebrated in China, and he is remembered as a symbol of international solidarity.