Wang Jinxi

Wang Jinxi in 1966 Wang Jinxi or Wang Chin-hsi (|t=|p=Wáng Jìnxǐ}}; 8 October 1923 – 15 November 1970) was a Chinese model worker and socialist hero known as 'Iron man' Wang, who led No. 1205 drilling team at Daqing Oil Field.

Wang was the first and best-known model worker to emerge from Daqing Oil Field and was widely promoted for his devotion to developing China's petroleum industry. Wang served as vice head of the Daqing Drilling Headquarters and became vice director of the Daqing Revolutionary Committee in 1968. In 1969, he was appointed to the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. Provided by Wikipedia
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