A legend of exiled wartime Chinese musician pulling at the heartstrings

The legendary Chinese composer had different names in different places.

In China, he is remembered as Xian Xinghai, one of the country's greatest composers; in Kazakhstan, he was known as Huang Xun, a refugee with remarkable talent; in Singapore and France, he was Sinn Sing Hol, a poor student with insatiable passion for music.

Wherever he went, whichever name he took, his music gave people courage and strength to fight against fascist invaders in the World War II. Chinese President Xi Jinping told the composer's story in his first state visit to Kazakhstan in 2013.