news Scmp World 2026-07-29

China Repays 1947 Grain Loan to Descendants Nearly 80 Years Later

A wartime grain loan certificate from 1947, where a villager lent 850kg of grain to the People's Liberation Army, has been honored by China nearly 80 years later. The discovery highlights the enduring trust and a remarkable act of faith.

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