#头条创作挑战赛#
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introduction
In 1985, Sino-US relations were in a delicate stage, with both sides having their own interests and demands in the political, economic, military and other fields, and frictions and games often occurred. Against this backdrop, an incident that shocked China and abroad occurred: two Chinese diplomatic couriers were on their way to New York, when one suddenly defected, took two diplomatic pouches containing top-secret information, and applied for political asylum in the United States. What kind of conspiracy is this? What is the importance of these two diplomatic pouches? What happened to the traitor Yang Shuichang in the end? This article will unravel this historical mystery for you.
The Messenger sets off
On November 25, 1985, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent two diplomatic couriers, He Cunfeng and Yang Shuichang, to New York on a mission. They were tasked with delivering two diplomatic pouches containing top-secret information from Beijing to the embassy in the United States.
This information touches on some important issues between China and the United States, such as the Taiwan issue, trade issues, human rights issues, etc., and if it falls into the hands of the Americans, it will cause serious damage to China's national interests.
He Cunfeng and Yang Shuichang are both experienced diplomatic couriers who have worked together for many years and have a deep friendship with each other. They flew from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport and then transferred to Pan Am Flight PA72 to New York. They kept a diplomatic pouch and sat by the window and the aisle. The plane took off promptly at 8:30 a.m. and was expected to arrive in New York 13 hours later.
The pouch is missing
On the plane, He Cunfeng and Yang Shuichang had no time to enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window, staring intently at their respective diplomatic pouches. They are well aware of their responsibilities and must remain vigilant without negligence. After 40 minutes, movies began to be shown on the plane, and the passengers in the cabin quieted down to enjoy the good life.
After a while, Yang Shuichang gently tugged He Cunfeng's arm and whispered: "Lao He, you also know that I have been on duty for the past two days, I am too tired, you keep it for me for a while, I will sleep first." He Cunfeng didn't think much about it, took the diplomatic pouch in Yang ShuiChang's hand, and watched him sleep quietly. He Cunfeng increased his vigilance.
After a long while, He Cunfeng suddenly felt a stomachache, thinking that he might have broken his stomach by eating something cold last night, so he quickly woke Yang Shuichang up and said anxiously: "Old Yang, you keep the pouch first, I'll go to the toilet!" Before Yang Shui could reply, He Cunfeng handed the pouch into his hand and walked quickly towards the toilet.
A few minutes later, He Cunfeng returned to his seat, but the scene in front of him suddenly made him stunned, only to see that the seat was empty, and more importantly, the two diplomatic pouches were also missing. He Cunfeng tried his best to remain calm, carefully searching for every hiding place, he firmly believed that a big living person could never disappear out of thin air.
The messenger seeks
He Cunfeng looked around in the cabin, but after ten minutes, he searched everywhere he could, but he didn't see the shadow of Yang Shuichang and the postal bag. He felt that the situation was not good, so he quickly asked the flight attendant where his companion went, but he did not understand English, so the flight attendant did not know what he was talking about. Fortunately, there was an English Chinese on the plane who translated for him, but the flight attendant's response was that he did not know.
He Cunfeng really had no choice, he could only return to his seat, hoping that Yang Shuichang would come back quickly. But time passed minute by minute, and Yang Shuichang had no trace at all. He didn't care much about it, and began to look for it on the plane. He searched every corner of the plane, but he didn't see Yang Shuichang. The only thing that was not found was that passengers were not allowed to enter a small "attic" connected to the cockpit.
He couldn't take much care of it and was ready to break in. But two American security guards stopped him. Although he said he was a Chinese diplomat and wanted to find his missing companion, the two American security guards refused. But He Cunfeng was unwilling and wanted to go up. He was eventually "escorted" back to his seat by two American security guards. He Cunfeng now understood that Yang Shuichang must be hidden in the attic. And these two top-secret pouches may have fallen into the hands of the Americans.
Messenger representations
He Cunfeng knew that he couldn't give up. It's all top-secret information. A way must be found to take it back. He also knew it was an American plane. There are many people on the other side. If you break in, you won't be able to get your pouch back. Now only diplomacy can be relied upon. So he said righteously: "Your actions have seriously damaged Sino-US relations, please hand over Yang Shui Chang and the pouch immediately, otherwise all the consequences will be borne by the US side!" ”
The captain replied that Captain Yang had applied for political asylum with two pouches. Subsequently, the US side ignored He Cunfeng. Just hand him a bag. Inside was his passport and some dollars. There is also a note from Yang Shui. It said that Yang Shuichang wanted to change his material life. Apply for political asylum in the United States in a pouch. Then transfer to Taiwan.
When He Cunfeng learned this accurate news, he was very angry. However, at this moment, the announcement on the plane began to sound, informing passengers that the plane would be diversion to Chicago International Airport due to temporary circumstances.
He Cunfeng resolutely protested that he must not allow Yang Shuichang a chance to leave the plane. But he was pushed and shoved by two security guards. Just as the plane landed at Chicago Airport, he rushed to the door of the "attic" and blocked the passage for the crew to get off the plane.
Regarding the issue of detained items and personnel, Captain He Cunfeng unequivocally warned Eugene: "My two diplomatic pouches and colleagues have been detained by your aircraft, and I solemnly ask you to immediately return the seized items and personnel to us in accordance with the principle of serving passengers, and ensure that we can reach our destination New York smoothly." ”
After a fierce verbal exchange, the American captain still used various reasons and excuses to avoid the question, and He Cunfeng reluctantly locked the crew and Yang Shui in the attic, leaving them in a predicament for half an hour. Eventually, U.S. Department of State and Immigration officials boarded the plane. After these officials came over, they insisted that Yang Shuichang go to Taiwan as a personal will. Two diplomatic pouches must also be taken with him. However, He Cunfeng was unmoved and reiterated the norms of international diplomacy. He confronted the United States like this for hours. The United States knew that it was wrong, and an American official returned the pouch to He Cunfeng. He carefully checked the seal of the pouch to make sure there were no traces of opening before relenting. Yang Shuichang was taken away by the police, and the flight was delayed for 5 hours before flying to New York.
The end of the traitor
After this incident, China protested to the United States about the unjustified detention of diplomatic pouches and diplomats, and the United States promised that similar incidents would not occur again. Four years later, someone met Yang Shuichang on the streets of New York, he was not able to go to Taiwan, there was no diplomatic pouch, Taiwan also refused to accept him, he lived in a refugee camp, 30-year-old he had gray hair and looked like a 60-year-old person, which is also to blame, since ancient times, traitors and traitors have not ended well, this is self-inflicted sins.
epilogue
The diplomatic pouch incident in the 1985 Sino-US game was a historical event that shocked China and abroad, showing the loyalty and bravery of the Chinese messenger He Cunfeng and exposing the meanness and pathos of the traitor Yang Shuichang. This incident also tells us that in Sino-US relations, we must maintain a high degree of vigilance and soberness, and must not allow anyone to take advantage of our weaknesses and loopholes, let alone let anyone betray our national interests.