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At the end of July 1990, Qian Qichen led a Chinese delegation to Saudi Arabia to prepare for the signing of the communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. However, sudden events disrupted the original plan. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal inexplicably disappeared the day after meeting with Qian Qichen.
Qian Qichen and the delegation had to anxiously wait for Prince Faisal to appear, and the signing of the communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations was forced to be postponed, and anxiety and doubts enveloped the delegation. They asked the Saudi side where Prince Faisal had gone, but received only a vague answer, saying that Prince Faisal could not receive the Chinese delegation due to urgent matters.
This situation has puzzled Qian Qichen and others, worried that there have been unexpected changes in the plan to establish diplomatic relations between China and Saudi Arabia. Fortunately, that night, Prince Faisal hurried back and, according to the original plan, signed a communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations, and China and Saudi Arabia formally established diplomatic relations.
Prince Faisal then revealed the reasons why he failed to sign the communiqué on time during the day. It turned out that he was summoned by Saudi King Fahd and sent to Iraq and Kuwait to mediate tensions between the two countries. Although the conflict between Iraq and Kuwait is long-standing, no one imagined that the situation would eventually turn into a full-scale war.
Qian Qichen pointed out that the roots of the dispute between Kuwait and Iraq can be traced back to the Ottoman period. Kuwait was considered part of Basra Governorate until 1921, when Iraq declared its independence, but Iraq never recognized Kuwait's independent status, and there were territorial disputes and border disputes. In addition, Iraq owes significant debts, including $14 billion to Kuwait.
Iraq wants OPEC to reduce oil production and raise oil prices so it can pay its debt faster. However, Kuwait adopted the opposite strategy, increasing oil production, which led to a sharp drop in oil prices, which angered Iraq. Iraq also accused Kuwait of building military bases inside Iraq during the war with Iran and called on other Arab countries to forgive Iraq's war debts. Iraq's insistence that Kuwait had always been part of its territory had exacerbated tensions.
On 2 August 1990, Iraqi forces crossed the Kuwaiti border and launched an attack on Kuwait, triggering the Gulf crisis.
China has taken a wise and firm approach to the Gulf crisis. China's first concern is to protect Chinese citizens in dangerous areas. The Chinese government moved quickly to successfully evacuate nearly 5,000 Chinese citizens from Kuwait to safety, including many compatriots from Hong Kong and Taiwan. This action demonstrates the Chinese government's high concern for national security.
Recalling the situation, Qian mentioned an interesting detail that Taiwan had a commercial representative office in Kuwait, but after the crisis broke out, the head of the representative office quietly left, without considering other Taiwanese compatriots in Kuwait. These compatriots in Taiwan and Hong Kong with British passports sought help from the Chinese embassy and were supported by a successful evacuation.
In addition, China has played an active role in the United Nations, condemning Iraq's aggression and supporting United Nations measures, including a comprehensive blockade and sanctions against Iraq. China has also called for a peaceful negotiated settlement of the dispute, stressing the avoidance of direct involvement by major powers in the Gulf crisis, which would complicate the situation.
Qian Qichen also recalled the purpose of his visit to the Gulf region. As a country that does not have much direct interest in the Middle East, China knows the cruelty of war and cherishes the hard-won nature of peace. Despite only a glimmer of hope, China has chosen to do its utmost to secure a peaceful resolution of the dispute. Therefore, Qian Qichen accepted the mission of foreign visit.
He traveled to Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and elsewhere to interact with world leaders and try to play a role in a peaceful resolution of the Gulf crisis. Despite pressure from the United States, China has always firmly advocated peace
04, the price of peace: never forget the original intention, committed to peace, China's attitude has always been the same, but the Gulf crisis has a far-reaching impact on the global pattern
While China staunchly defended peace during the Gulf crisis, this stance was not without cost. China's adherence to the international community and respect for international law has earned it respect in international affairs, but it has also paid a certain price.
First, China is facing pressure from some domestic people and public opinion at home. Some argue that China should firmly support Iraq because Iraq has friendly relations with China and U.S. interference is illegal. However, the fact that the Chinese Government adheres to the principle of respecting international law and safeguarding world peace does not mean that China's attitude towards Iraq is that it supports acts of aggression.
Second, China's economic interests have also suffered to a certain extent. By supporting the UN resolution, China agreed to impose sanctions on Iraq, which led to restrictions on China's oil imports and rising oil prices, putting some pressure on China's economy. However, the Chinese government believes that maintaining international peace and stability is more important than short-term economic interests.
Nevertheless, China's position has been recognized in the international community. Not only did China not choose to take sides, but it also insisted on settling disputes through peaceful means, which won China the respect and trust of the international community. China's foreign policy has also further consolidated its position in international organizations such as the United Nations, creating conditions for China to play a greater role in international affairs.
Most importantly, China's firm peaceful stance has had a profound impact on the global landscape. In the aftermath of the Gulf crisis, the international community placed greater emphasis on resolving disputes through diplomacy and negotiation rather than resorting to force. That experience had led the international community to attach greater importance to international law and the role of international organizations, emphasizing the resolution of global problems through cooperation and dialogue.
On the whole, China's performance in the Gulf crisis reflects its consistent position of upholding peace, respecting international law and safeguarding world peace. Despite paying one
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