Shao Jingdou, 101, left his home in Woyang, Anhui province, at age 19 to join the Nationalist army in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province. Shao took part in a number of battles against the Japanese in 1937. Photo by Wu Fang / for China Daily |
Even at his advanced age, Shao Jingdou walks so quickly that his son is unable to keep up with him. Photo by Wu Fang / for China Daily |
A medal awarded to Shao Jingdou. Photo by Wu Fang / for China Daily |