German journalist launches book on Ho Chi Minh’s political biography in Berlin
German journalist Hellmut Kapfenberger officially launched his latest book on late President Ho Chi Minh – “Ho Chi Minh – Politische Biografie” (Political Biography) – in Berlin on September 2 (local time).
German journalist Hellmut Kapfenberger officially launches his latest book on late President Ho Chi Minh – “Ho Chi Minh – Politische Biografie” (Political Biography) – in Berlin on September 2 (local time). (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – German journalist Hellmut Kapfenberger officially launchedhis latest book on late President Ho Chi Minh – “Ho Chi Minh – Politische Biografie”(Political Biography) – in Berlin on September 2 (local time).
Speaking atthe launch, Kapfenberger hailed the late Vietnamese leader as abrilliant national hero who displayed modesty, simplicity and friendliness, anddevoted all his life to the homeland and people.
The 86-year-oldwriter said the newly-published biography is an improved version of hisprevious book “Ho Chi Minh – A Chronicle” released in 2009.
He expressedhis proud and delight to publish a complete biography about President Ho ChiMinh, saying the book will give readers a better understanding about his lifeand career, from the time he was born in Nghe An to his travel across manyforeign countries to find ways to liberate his nation.
The book alsodepicts his years resiliently leading Vietnam’s struggle for independence andas the State President until his last moment.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Minh Vu presents flowers to German journalist Hellmut Kapfenberger at the launching event. (Photo: VNA)
VietnameseAmbassador to Germany NguyenMinh Vu thanked Kapfenberger and the director of the German publishing house Wiljo Heinen for hosting thelaunching event on Vietnam’s National Day – September 2, which also marked the51st death anniversary of the late president.
He said thenew book will be a valuable publication about President Ho Chi Minh which helpsreaders know better about Vietnam and its founder and greatly contributes tostrengthening friendship between German and Vietnamese people.
He expectedthe book will be well-received by German readers as well as Vietnamese expatsliving in Germany and Kapfenberger will produce more books about Vietnam.
JournalistHellmut Kapfenberger was presented with Friendship Order by President ofVietnam in 2017 in recognition of his contributions to the two countries’friendship and multifaceted cooperation.
As a reporterfor ADN – the official news agency of the former German Democratic Republic,and Neues Deutschland (New Germany) newspaper, he spent seven years in Vietnamto report on the war. He witnessed fierce battles, American atrocities and theheroic resistance of the Vietnamese.
Afterretiring, he spent time on collecting documents and writing books on Vietnam,including a book with Vietnamese version entitled “Ho Chi Minh – Mot bien niensu” (Ho Chi Minh – A chronicle), “Berlin – Bonn – Saigon – Hanoi”, “Vietnam -ein dreizigjähriger Krieg 1945-1975” (Vietnam – A 30-year war 1945-1975), and“Duong mon Ho Chi Minh” (Ho Chi Minh Trail)./.
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German journalist Hellmut Kapfenberger officially launches his latest book on late President Ho Chi Minh – “Ho Chi Minh – Politische Biografie” (Political Biography) – in Berlin on September 2 (local time). (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Minh Vu presents flowers to German journalist Hellmut Kapfenberger at the launching event. (Photo: VNA)
