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In fact, China is not a victor in World War I. China joined the Allies in World War I, but because of its own weakness, China gained very little benefit in World War I, but paid a terrible price. Moreover, the proposals made by the Chinese delegates at the Paris Peace Conference were largely unadopted.
During World War I, China participated in the war and sent a large number of soldiers to the European theater, but as a weak semi-colonial country, China's main purpose in entering the war was to protect national interests and strive for international status, not to participate in the war and defeat the enemy.
During World War I, China joined the Entente (Britain, France, Russia, etc.) and provided them with economic and military support. China's performance has been affirmed and praised by the Allies, but China's actual contribution and influence are relatively small.
China gained very little in World War I, and the price paid was indeed enormous
First, as a member of the Entente, China participated in the Paris Peace Conference, where it put forward a series of proposals, such as abolishing unequal treaties, restoring Shandong's sovereignty, and revoking Japan's privileges in China. These ideas received some support and recognition, but in the end they were not fully realized at the peace conference.
Secondly, during World War I, China gained certain economic benefits due to the effects of the war in Europe. The war in Europe caused European industry and trade to be hit hard, and many countries restricted import and export trade, which contributed to China's economic development to some extent.
In addition, the war in Europe has prompted China to strengthen foreign exchanges in some areas, such as the signing of new trade treaties with France and the United Kingdom, which have provided impetus for China's economic opening and modernization.
However, it should be noted that these benefits are limited. China suffered great sacrifices and losses in World War I, such as sending about 130,000 laborers to France and other countries to support the war in the war, and paid a high price.
In addition, at the peace conference, the Shandong issue was not properly resolved. In general, while China gained some benefits in World War I, it actually benefited less.
China suffered huge losses in World War I
In World War I, China suffered huge losses and sacrifices, and lost some benefits, mainly including the following aspects:
- Qingdao Lease: Before the outbreak of World War I, Qingdao was leased by Germany. After China entered the war, Japan, out of its own interests, demanded that China transfer the Qingdao lease to Japan, and China was forced to accept this demand. The loss of Qingdao's lease rights has dealt a heavy blow to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the region.
- Economic losses: During World War I, China's export market was hit hard, and a large number of goods could not be exported, causing serious damage to China's economy. In addition, the war required a lot of financial and material support, and China, as a weak semi-colonial country, could not withstand this pressure and had to borrow from abroad, which exacerbated the problem of foreign debt and economic dependence.
- Land and Resources: During World War I, China lost some territory and resources, such as mineral resources in Qinghai and Mongolia, which were controlled by foreign powers, posing a threat to China's resource development and national security.
Conclusion
Weak countries have no diplomacy. The essence of international relations is the law of the jungle.
Only when a country is strong can it increase its influence and position in the international community, so as to gain the respect and attention of other countries.
Strong countries can demonstrate their strength and values through their military, economic, cultural and technological prowess. Intervene and influence the actions of other countries to achieve their own goals.