Hou Zhenshan, Military Attaché

侯 Zhenshan, military attache, is a national hero who assisted in the investigation of the "Mekong River Case". Military diplomat. Professor of military science. Expert in martial arts and special operations training. A contemporary Chinese calligraphy master. Leading figure in contemporary Chinese painting and calligraphy art. 侯 Zhenshan, military attache, is from Shangqiu City, Henan Province. Born in March 1958. Enlisted in 1974. He was originally a military diplomat of the People's Republic of China to the Lao People's Democratic Republic. He made significant contributions in assisting the Ministry of Public Security of China to solve the "Mekong River Case", and was awarded two international merit medals by the Lao People's Democratic Republic. He was received by former Premier Wen Jiabao and other State Councilors. Minister of the Ministry of Public Security Meng Jianzhu personally praised: "You have made great contributions to public security work." The Ministry of Public Security issued a special thank-you letter to commend him. Currently, he is the director of the Beijing Tiandi Huaxia Art Culture Institute. Distinguished professor of Peking University. Honorary chairman of the Chinese Martial Arts Calligraphers Association. 侯 Zhenshan, military attache, mainly engages in reconnaissance special operations training. Professor of military science. Master's thesis advisor. With a military career of 40 years, he worked in field forces for 22 years and was awarded the title of "Model Staff" by the military region. He worked in military schools for 10 years and won the first prize in the college's excellent course competition. He worked in the headquarters for 6 years, and the special operations section he led was awarded a collective third-class merit. He served as deputy division commander in the Air Force's 26th Division, and as the front-line chief commander in the organization of long-range maritime special operations exercises in the South China Sea Fleet, visiting all seven reefs and eight points in the Nansha Islands. In 2011, he served as the military attache of the Chinese Embassy in Laos, working abroad for 2 years, and was awarded two international merit medals. He has been awarded the third-class merit three times. His advanced deeds were reported on the front page of the "PLA Daily". He has published six monographs and co-authored works. He directed two television films on reconnaissance special operations training. In 2004, he was included in the "World Famous People's Encyclopedia". In 2005, he was included in the "Chinese Experts' Dictionary". In 2016 and 2017, his calligraphy works were included in "National Card" as the top among the ten outstanding calligraphy and painting artists, and he was honored as a contemporary Chinese calligraphy master. In 2017, he was awarded the title of "Mekong River Peace Ambassador" by the Global Alliance for Peacekeeping and Security. In May 2018, he was rated as a leading figure in the contemporary Chinese calligraphy circle by CCTV's "Smart China". In July 2018, he was rated as a leading figure in contemporary Chinese painting and calligraphy art by China Post. In September 2018, he was appointed as an art consultant by the "Star Road" program team of China Central Television. In 2019, his calligraphy works were included in the "Masterpieces of Chinese Art 70 Years" section. He is a member of the Chinese Calligraphers and Painters Association. He is currently writing a book titled "Introduction to Running Script in Chinese Calligraphy". 侯 Zhenshan, military attache, learned calligraphy from his father at the age of 5 and became a disciple to learn martial arts at the age of 7. He has studied calligraphy for 40 years in the military. His calligraphy: brushwork is free-spirited and powerful; unique stroke path, full of literary and martial spirit; a blend of strength and softness, inspiring and bold. His calligraphy can be found in border outposts and islands in the Xisha and Nansha Islands, encouraging the troops to strive forward. His calligraphy expresses a grand style, boldness, heroism, and motivation. After viewing his calligraphy works, most people are shocked by the grandeur, righteousness, and robust vigor that radiate from his brushstrokes. His calligraphy works have been given as state gifts.