Zhang Yidong, the Anhui Province native who is undergoing plastic surgery to transform into Chinese icon Lei Feng, revealed his new face to the public after the first round of operations at a hospital in Hefei on March 3. Zhang appeared dressed similarly to the famed Chinese "model soldier." Photo: CFP/sina.com.cn

Lei Feng (1940-62) was a soldier in the People's Liberation Army characterized for his diligence, selflessness and loyalty to the Communist Party. He later became the subject of a government campaign to promote him as a model citizen. "Learn from Lei Feng Day," held every year on March 5, is observed with community service activities organized by communities and schools. Photos: xinhuanet.com

A medical worker examines Zhang Yidong in Hefei, Anhui Province on March 3. Photo: CFP/sina.com.cn

Photo: CFP/sina.com.cn

Zhang posted a collection of images on Tencent Weibo on March 3 in which he recreates original photos taken of the famed Lei. Zhang said he is satisfied with the first phase of his plastic surgery. "Only in the Lei Feng spirit can we live in a warm and lovely world. The Lei Feng spirit is the most valuable part of our lives," reads the photo caption. Photo: ifeng.com

"It should start from me to study, inherit and promote Lei Feng spirit," reads the caption. Photo: ifeng.com

"I would not be alive today if without Chinese Communist Party, to which I feel grateful forever," reads the caption. Photo: ifeng.com

 


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