Thirty years in the east of the river, thirty years in the west of the river. Today, China is at the center of the world stage. Looking back at history, what a painful price the Chinese have paid in exchange for today's status and dignity. As Chinese, we should cherish the happy life we have now.
The veto is the foundation of China's unique voice in the United Nations. It was not easy to come by, and the opportunity was only obtained after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, and it was officially obtained after the founding of New China. Because of the veto power, China will not be arbitrarily interfered in international affairs.
Fifty years ago, China was isolated and on the brink of the Cold War. However, the Chinese were indomitable, self-reliant, and paid a huge price to establish the country's independence. Now, China has finally raised its eyebrows, and its veto power has emboldened us to say "no." Looking at what happened to Palestine, netizens couldn't help but sigh how lucky it is to be born in China.
One veto: China's re-entrenchment in the world
As one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, China has a veto power on matters related to international peace and security. This means that China can say "no" to proposals that are not in its own interests. The one-vote veto power is the basis for China to make an independent judgment on world affairs.
China's gain of a veto is a dividend at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Mao Zedong led the people to take over all the power that had belonged to the Nationalist Government. In 1950, the People's Republic of China replaced the seat of the Republic of China in the United Nations. Since then, China's right to speak in international affairs has been consolidated.
But it was easier said than done, and it was not so easy to get into the United Nations. Because the Kuomintang still occupies Taiwan, it insists that it is the legitimate regime that represents China. Chinese mainland must enlist the support of enough member states to replace the KMT as a permanent member of the Security Council.
To this end, in October 1950, Zhou Enlai, as the head of the delegation of the new Chinese government, led the delegation to New York for a month to win support. In the end, with 26 votes in favor and 1 abstention, the resolution was made by the Government of the People's Republic of China on behalf of China. This is a crucial moment for China to regain its foothold in the world.
The veto power enables China to truly make its voice heard in international affairs for the first time as a major power. The voice is no longer a weak plea, but a firm choice. As netizens said, today's veto is a precious right that China's ancestors exchanged for blood and tears.
The arduous process at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China
After China's return to the United Nations, the right of veto was theoretically guaranteed. However, due to the international situation at that time, China's voice was seriously weakened. Over the years, the Chinese have gone through so much hardship and hardship to finally win a true international status.
When New China was just born, it was faced with an extremely complex international environment. After the outbreak of the Korean War, China chose to defend its homeland, join the war and drive the U.S. military back to the 38th parallel. This caused consternation in Western countries, where China was seen as an emerging force in the socialist camp.
As a result, Western countries, led by the United States, imposed a complete blockade on China. They cut off trade with China and embarwent goods and strategic goods. China has been withdrawn from the world's economic system and plunged into deep international isolation.
This isolation has led to the loss of aid from all over the world. You have to rely on yourself for everything. Combined with the economic losses that followed the Great Leap Forward and the turmoil during the Cultural Revolution, China's economy collapsed, and its social development lagged behind for a full decade.
Even in the United Nations, China struggles to make its voice heard. Due to the isolation of Western countries, many of China's proposals have failed. Our one-vote veto power is useless and will not work as it should.
Born as a Chinese, the pride and pride of a community with a shared future
More than 70 years have passed, and the Chinese People's Republic has risen from standing up, to becoming rich, and then to becoming strong, and has achieved one miracle after another that the world sees as impossible. This condenses the sweat and wisdom of the Chinese people.
When we look back at history and see the mythical story of China's transformation from humiliation to rejuvenation, we feel a sense of pride from the bottom of our hearts. As Chinese, we are all members of this great nation, and the sufferings and glories of the past are closely related to us.
The success of China's path is a powerful refutation of Western-centrism. It proves that as long as any country works hard and dares to explore, it will certainly be able to find a development path that suits itself. China has given the Third World a lot of inspiration and hope.
Today's world is facing uncertainties of turmoil and change. However, China will always be a builder of world peace and a contributor to global development. We must not forget the historical cost of a strong country, and we must cherish the happy life in front of us.
Mankind is a community with a shared future. China has become strong and has provided a stable driving force for the world's development; The Chinese people have become prosperous and have made an increasing contribution to the global economy. We not only enjoy the dividends of development, but also shoulder the historical responsibility.
As Chinese, we are proud of the tremendous strength of unity and struggle. The efforts of every Chinese are integrated into the great cause of national rejuvenation. Let us continue to move forward and create a more brilliant future for the Chinese nation with the spirit of unremitting self-improvement.