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In the international political arena, Albania was a beacon with China's assistance and support. Over time, however, relations have changed dramatically, from close allies to ruptures, and Albania, once dependent on China's economic support, remains one of Europe's poorest countries. This article will explore this tortuous history, revealing the reasons and lessons behind it.
In the sixties, the Arxin era, Albania was one of the countries that maintained close relations with China. In 1966, Chairman Mao's congratulatory telegram warmly praised Albania, calling it a beacon among the socialist countries of Europe. The friendship between the two countries is expressed by Wang Bo's famous phrase, although the geographical distance is remote, but the feelings are deep. However, the friendship did not last long, and the originally solid relationship later became fragile.
Albania relies on massive economic aid from China and receives a lot of money, material and weapons support. However, the economic structure of Albania has not been improved as desired, and the industrial growth rate has fluctuated or even declined. Agriculture and services remain dominant, and the domestic economy has been mired in weakness and high inflation. This has led to Albania's dependence on external support, the growing imbalance of the economic structure, the inability to improve the living standards of the population, and the political turmoil, which has led to an increase in social antagonism.
China has provided Albania with a large amount of assistance, but Albania does not seem to be able to use it effectively. For example, China has helped Albania set up a series of metallurgical complexes, but Albania has not fully utilized these plants to meet domestic steel demand. This wasteful behavior exacerbates the contradictions in the relationship between the two countries. China's support has made Albania dependent on the support of other countries, leading to increasing economic problems.
Albania has repeatedly changed its international policy, from pro-Yugoslav to pro-Soviet, and then to pro-Chinese. This frequent change of position shows that Albania is dependent on external support and cannot achieve truly autonomous development. This was verified in later history, when it became estranged from the Soviet Union and failed to find a new supporting state, leading to economic collapse.
Although China has provided large-scale assistance to Albania for some time, this has not improved Albania's economic situation. What was once a beacon is now a country that remains poor and faces enormous economic challenges.
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