
Xu Yan, a Japanese war orphan left in China after WWII, was adopted and raised by Chinese families. She became a midwife in Shandong, dedicating her life to helping deliver babies. Her story, featured in the documentary series 'Beyond Blood and Borders,' highlights compassion and resilience. She learned of her Japanese origins only after retirement, having been raised as Chinese since infancy.
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