中新网云南保山9月3日电 题：爱国侨领梁金山：倾尽家财助抗战 与祖国休戚与共 作者 陈静 罗婕 "吾多年谋生海外，凡我同胞均视之亲骨肉，外人欺凌，如遭刀割……国难八年，我一心献国，国亡即 家败……"在位于云南保山的梁金山故居内，一篇"家训"肃然列于墙上，吸引游客驻足品读。 梁金山是中国著名爱国侨领。抗战期间，他倾尽家财筹集大量资金支援前线，捐献80辆汽车、一架飞 机，修筑惠通桥，每月捐款直至抗战胜利……因此，民间流传"东有陈嘉庚、西有梁金山"，称赞其爱国 情怀。 董蓉蓉站在梁金山雕塑前介绍，"他左手握的是大银刀、右手提双箭猎枪，腰间别着左轮手枪，这是英 国女王嘉奖给曾外祖父的，也是他人生重要的转折点。" 董蓉蓉讲 述梁金山获得英国女王嘉奖的事迹。 李嘉娴 摄 1916年，梁金山提前察觉矿洞存在坍塌风险，及时撤离人员，挽救了3000余名矿工的生命。英国女王因 此电召他到伦敦会见，对其嘉奖，并委任他为银厂总管。 董蓉蓉站 在梁金山故居回廊下。 李嘉娴 摄 漫步在梁金山故居，保山市隆阳区侨联主席董蓉蓉回忆起曾外祖父梁金山的故事。 1882年，梁金山出生于保山市隆阳区蒲缥镇方家寨一个农民家庭，靠割马草度日。18岁时离 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the historical significance of the Huitong Bridge in Yunnan, which served as a crucial transportation link during the Second Sino-Japanese War, facilitating the supply of materials and troops for the Chinese military efforts against Japan [1][2][3]. Historical Significance - Huitong Bridge is located on the Nu River and was the only passage for the Burma Road during the war, playing a vital role in the logistics of the Chinese forces [1][2]. - The bridge has a rich history dating back to the Song and Yuan dynasties, serving as a key point on the Southern Silk Road [1]. - It was originally built as an iron chain suspension bridge and was later upgraded to a steel cable suspension bridge in 1938 to support heavier traffic [1][2]. Military Engagements - In May 1942, Japanese forces attempted to capture the bridge, leading to a critical moment where Chinese defenders blew up the bridge to prevent its capture, successfully halting the Japanese advance [2]. - The bridge was repaired in July 1944, becoming a major route for the Chinese counteroffensive and supply lines during the war [2]. Preservation and Recognition - After being decommissioned in 1974, Huitong Bridge was preserved as a historical site and was designated as a provincial cultural heritage site in 1993 [3]. - It underwent comprehensive restoration in 2015 and was recognized as a national key cultural relic in 2019, underscoring its importance in Chinese history [3]. Structural Details - The bridge features a typical reinforced wooden truss steel cable suspension design, measuring 154 meters in length and 5.6 meters in width, with a height of 30 meters for its piers [3]. - A commemorative monument detailing the bridge's history is located at the southern end, serving as a primary source for understanding its significance [3].