China’s Most Famous Foreigner

From BBC News:

The most famous foreigner in China is a household name in his adopted country, recognised by almost everyone.

But the Canadian can walk down the street in his home city of Toronto without anyone giving him a second look.

Dashan
– a name that means “big mountain” in Chinese – has managed to achieve something other stars would pay millions for.

He can turn his celebrity status on and off: one day he is feted by millions, the next he is an ordinary family man.

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