Legendary tale offers lessons for all, says US teacher

JINZHOU, Liaoning - Leif Rogers says everyone, regardless of nationality, should learn from Lei Feng.

"Lei Feng's spirit is transnational and never outdated," said the college lecturer, who has already translated the majority of the iconic Chinese soldier's diary into English for foreign readers.

"Helping others is the core of his spirit, which is beyond religion, politics and national boundaries. What I do is what I should do."