Diplomacy is a means for countries to maintain their foreign relations, and just like the social interactions in which we live, state-to-state interactions are necessary. A good national image can allow us to gain more voice on the international stage.
If a country wants to develop, it must establish good diplomatic relations. Diplomacy can bring economic and cultural exchanges to countries, which can promote national development. In the 1960s, the relationship between China and the United States tended to improve, and the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was just around the corner.
In February 1972, Nixon came to China and was welcomed by Premier Zhou Enlai and other Chinese leaders. However, in the course of his visit to China, Nixon inadvertently saw the slogan "Down with US imperialism", and the atmosphere was instantly awkward, but Chairman Mao resolved this diplomatic dilemma with humorous language.
Since its founding in 1949, our country has been in a phase of continuous development. The first to establish diplomatic relations with us was the Soviet Union, which was also a socialist country. At that time, Soviet heavy industry was very strong, and technology was also very developed for us. Therefore, the Soviet Union has provided great help to the development of our country and has also trained many scientific and technological talents for us.
In 1950, shortly after the founding of New China, North Korea was brutally attacked by U.S. troops. America's purpose is clear. On the surface, it is an attack on Korea, but in fact it has long been premeditated against China to launch a war of aggression against China.
In order to break the US military plan, China had to launch a war to resist the United States and aid Korea. The Chinese Volunteer Army sent some 1.35 million soldiers to fight.
In 1953, the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea was won, which greatly improved China's international status and played a deterrent role in those who wanted to bully our country. In the same year, the first five-year plan was launched in the country, which meant that the country embarked on a path of continuous development.
Along with the enhancement of China's comprehensive national strength, China participated in the Geneva Conference in 1954, which was of special significance to China, allowing the world to see the power of China's diplomacy and letting the people of the world understand our policy of peaceful diplomacy.
While China is expanding its diplomatic relations, its national defense undertakings are also constantly developing. On October 16, 1964, the first atomic bomb was successfully exploded, which aroused great concern in the world, and China's successful development of the atomic bomb further enhanced China's status in the world.
The explosion of the first atomic bomb strengthened the national defense strength of our country, and our country became the fifth country in the world to possess nuclear weapons, and at the same time broke the monopoly of nuclear weapons by imperialist countries. The successful development of nuclear weapons has significantly improved China's status in the world.
The United States was deeply involved in the Vietnam War, which was a huge financial cost to any country, and the war was fought for 10 years. At that time, the United States and the Soviet Union were in a state of cold war, and in the confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, the United States was in a defensive trend.
The United States, out of consideration for its own interests, Nixon decided to visit China, so that it could reduce its own pressure in the struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union
At that time, the Soviet Union's heavy industry was very developed, and in most respects, the strength of the Soviet Union was stronger than that of the United States, which put a lot of pressure on the United States.
And in 1969, the Battle of Pearl Island broke out between China and the Soviet Union. After the outbreak of the war, Sino-Soviet relations deteriorated sharply, and Nixon's choice to visit China at this time was also in the interest of the United States.
With the continuous increase of China's comprehensive national strength, the United States realized that China is a country that should not be underestimated, especially after China developed nuclear weapons, and the United States began to correct its views on China.
Shortly after Nixon took office, the fifth economic crisis broke out in the United States, and the economic level of the United States was affected. Unemployment is rising in the United States, and productivity is falling. If this continues, it will definitely have an impact on the US economic system.
This is Nixon saw China, which was in the stage of development at that time, and there was a huge demand for products. Moreover, as a populous country, if China can open its doors, it may have a catalytic effect on the US economy.
The table tennis diplomacy event had a catalytic effect on the relationship between the two countries, when the American table tennis team offered to visit China. As a state of etiquette, China welcomes the American table tennis team to visit China.
In order to highlight our hospitality, China has developed a detailed point tour plan, leading American players to visit a series of places such as the Great Wall of China, which has had a positive impact on the normalization of Sino-US relations.
On February 21, 1972, Nixon arrived in China by plane, and Premier Zhou Enlai of our country went to welcome him. The leaders of the two countries shook hands, which Nixon himself called a "handshake across the Pacific," marking a new beginning in Sino-AMERICAN relations.
Our country has adopted a unique method of receiving the honor guard of the three services, and when our country is engaged in diplomacy, the honor guard of the three services is used to receive the highest general.
The honor guard of the three services is also the highest etiquette in our country This time the Nixon honor guard was also expanded from 150 to 371 people. Nixon praised China's honor guard, saying it was the best team he had ever seen.
After Nixon visited China, he saw the slogan "Down with US imperialism" and he was very angry about this matter. During the meeting with Chairman Mao, Nixon brought up the matter, and the scene fell into a moment of embarrassment, and everyone did not know how to explain it, and the atmosphere began to become solemn.
At this time, Chairman Mao explained in humorous language: "We are emptying the cannon." Nixon didn't understand the phrase very well and asked what it meant. Premier Zhou explained: Just as Chiang Kai-shek wants to suppress the Communist Party, just like you say you want to stifle communism, you are talking about playing.
When Nixon heard Premier Zhou's words, he laughed loudly, he did not expect that Chairman Mao's thinking was still so agile, and the conversation was very funny.
At dinner, we prepared their hometown dishes for Nixon, fearing that Chinese cuisine would not meet his appetite. Our chef prepares abalone, steak and other foods for Nixon, which shows how meticulous our hospitality is.
On February 28, 1972, the Sino-US Joint Communiqué was published in Shanghai, marking a major step forward in the normalization of Sino-US relations.
Chairman Mao's quick thinking is admirable, such a humorous and funny answer makes Nixon do not know what to say, Nixon's visit to China is generally successful, although there are some small episodes, but the ending is still good.
The normalization of Sino-US relations means that China has played an increasingly important role on the world stage, and it also shows that China's diplomatic level is in a stage of continuous improvement.