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The 20th century was a turbulent era filled with the shadow of war. In this era, the international situation is changing, countries spare no effort for the sake of their rights and interests, and if they are not careful, the world may fall into chaos again. The mainland, as a high-profile country, every action touches the nerves of other countries. The hostile relationship with the Soviet Union gave the United States an opportunity to reconcile with the mainland, but their attempt was not only to reconcile the mainland, but also to try to break the ties between the mainland and the Soviet Union, the two socialist countries, and make them go against each other.
When Kissinger met with Chairman Mao, he asked unceremoniously: "If the Soviet Union attacks China, how will you respond?" Chairman Mao easily saw through this calculation and replied in a nonchalant tone, easily defeating Kissinger's attempt. So, what's going on in between?
Pillars of a Socialist Country In the early days of its founding, New China maintained strong diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union, pursued a policy of "one-sidedness," and firmly threw itself into the socialist camp. The Soviet Union provided a large number of talents and technical support to the mainland, contributing to the development of science and technology on the mainland. However, over time, the two countries' governing philosophies gradually diverged. In 1956, the Soviet Union began to criticize Stalinism, revealing Stalin's serious mistakes during his time in power and causing chaos in Soviet politics. The differing attitude of mainland leaders towards absolute worship and absolute criticism marks the beginning of the resurfacing of differences between the two countries, especially ideologically.
The USSR, eager to dominate the socialist camp, demanded complete subordination of China to its leadership, and even the construction of Soviet reconnaissance facilities on Chinese territory. The mainland resolutely defended national sovereignty and rejected such encroachments. The incident heightened tensions in Sino-Soviet relations, with the Soviet Union taking insulting words and actions against China, and relations between the two countries fell into a low ebb.
The Détente in Sino-US Relations Kissinger tried to create division, but he forgot the old saying: the enemy of an enemy is a friend. The deterioration of Sino-Soviet relations was exactly what the United States expected. The United States and the Soviet Union were in the midst of the Cold War, and the United States did not want the Soviet Union to be supported by China. The United States was delighted by the escalation of Sino-Soviet contradictions, and they began to seek to repair relations with China.
During Operation Baltic in 1971, U.S. National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger made a secret visit to China. Chairman Mao and other senior leaders greeted him, breaking 22 years of isolation between China and the United States. Once the news spread, it shocked the whole world, like seeing cats and mice living in peace.
Since then, Sino-US relations have begun to improve, and Kissinger has visited China many times to discuss affairs. At the same time, he also tried to sow discord and discredit the USSR. During a visit to China, Kissinger tried to ask Chairman Mao: "If the Soviet Union used artillery shells to attack China, what would you do?" Chairman Mao did not answer directly, but showed the unity and confidence of the Chinese people.
Chairman Mao believed that victory in a war depends not only on military strength, but also on the cohesion of the people. He stressed that the war is essentially a battle for the hearts and minds of the people, and the Communist Party won by standing on the side of the people. The people know that their interests are safeguarded and that they can participate in their own destiny. This strong cohesion allowed China to achieve victory that other countries could hardly imitate.
Chairman Mao believed that as long as the Chinese people are united, they are not afraid of any enemy. He does not underestimate the power of nuclear weapons, but he firmly believes that the unity and faith of the people is the real magic weapon.
Sino-US relations were repaired, and the Soviet Union's attempts were thwarted. The dialogue and mutual trust between the two countries laid the foundation for the subsequent international political landscape.
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