Editor's Note: This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. Over the past ten years, the circle of friends of the Belt and Road Initiative has been growing, and China's cultural exchanges with foreign countries have also been strengthened.
Chongqing - Chinese-Indonesian young man Fang Yishun, as his Chinese name, marks a decade of remarkable achievements in China, embodying an exceptional journey in the medical field driven by unwavering diligence and perseverance on foreign terrain.
This young individual of Chinese-Indonesian descent has harnessed his diligence and determination to script an extraordinary narrative of medical ambition on foreign shores.
The young individual of Chinese-Indonesian, Fang Yishun (Photo/Shangyou News)
"Hello, my name is Fang Yishun," begins each introduction, the standard greeting Fang extends to every new acquaintance.
His name, chosen with care, signifies not just his family's hopes for his future but also a deep cultural connection. Despite his upbringing in Indonesia, Fang's childhood was imbued with Chinese songs shared within his family, fostering an intrinsic bond with Chinese culture. Throughout his decade-long journey in China, he scarcely referred to himself by his original name, Bryan.
Faced with steep overseas study costs and limited opportunities in Indonesian medical schools, Fang turned his sights to the burgeoning landscape of China. In 2013, his medical journey began in Chongqing. At Chongqing Medical University, he not only mastered the language of Chinese and the local language but also immersed himself in pioneering research in the realm of cardiovascular disease.
Fang Yishun Immersed in Study at the Library (Photo/Shangyou News)
During his graduate studies, Fang delved deeper into clinical practice. Under the adept mentorship of his instructors, he seamlessly integrated into the rhythms of clinical academia and campus life. Initially, his role was confined to assisting teaching doctors with elementary procedures like hair removal and electrocardiography. However, he swiftly progressed and now proficiently aids in managing multiple patients' conditions.
The multidisciplinary team focusing on cardiac amyloidosis (The first one on the left is Fang Yishun) (Photo/Shangyou News)
After becoming a Ph.D. student, under the guidance of his mentor, Fang's medical research reached new heights. He was part of a multidisciplinary team focusing on cardiac amyloidosis, which successfully diagnosed and treated the first case of wild-type transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy in Chongqing. This notable achievement not only propelled forward the research into this rare condition but also signified a monumental breakthrough for the team. It also marked another major breakthrough for the team, following their diagnosis and treatment prescription for the first case of transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) in Chongqing in June 2022.
The expert analyzes and elucidates case details to Fang Yishun (Photo/Shangyou News)
As the Belt and Road Initiative continues to evolve, nations, including Indonesia, are experiencing increasingly intimate exchanges with China. Though seldom returning to his native Indonesia, Fang finds himself a point of inquiry for many Indonesian youths curious about his life and studies in Chongqing, China. His consistent message resonates with hope and assurance: "Here lies a land that honors hard work and fulfills aspirations. You're welcome in China; you're welcome in Chongqing."