Preface
In 1972, U.S. President Richard Nixon visited China, the first time a U.S. president visited China since the founding of the People's Republic of China. This historic visit not only ended the 20-year decoupling between the two countries, but also laid a solid foundation for the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States.
The reason why Nixon's visit to China attracted much attention was not only because it was a visit of great historical significance, but also because during the whole visit, Nixon was extremely impressed by the image of China as a country of etiquette, and also gave the world a clearer understanding of China's etiquette culture.
In that era when there was no Internet, the reason why China was able to show such a high standard of etiquette and reception was all due to its original intention of peace and friendship, as well as its deep understanding and inheritance of diplomatic etiquette.
1. The appearance of the honor guard of the three armed services
At that time, in order to welcome Nixon's arrival, the whole country of China threw into enthusiastic preparations, the most striking of which was the super-large honor guard of the three services.
This honor guard composed of officers and men of the three armed forces was not only large in number, but also left an extremely deep impression on Nixon and the people of the whole world with its uniform pace and high morale, and also gave him a more intuitive understanding of China's bearing and majesty.
At that moment, Nixon deeply felt the image of China as a country of etiquette, and also made him have a firmer belief in China's friendship.
2. Interesting facts about security negotiations
In the course of Nixon's visit to China, there were also some accidents and interesting incidents, such as the beginning of the meeting, China and the United States discussed the details of the visit, including the choice of car and plane. In a week that changed the world, the honor guard of the three services shook Nixon, and Moutai almost set the White House on fire
In the eyes of the Americans, their own cars and planes are undoubtedly the safest and most advanced, so they hope that Nixon can take his own cars and planes, but the Chinese have a completely different idea, they feel that Chinese cars and planes are the safest and most secure.
After some communication and consultation, Nixon agreed to the Chinese's suggestion and chose to take a Chinese car and plane, and it was from this moment that Nixon's understanding and understanding of China changed dramatically.
3. The fall of the crystal chandelier
Not only that, but during Nixon's visit to China, there was also an ironic anecdote that American agents suspected that China had installed bugs on some important occasions, and in order to find the location of the bugs, they came up with a very "brilliant" idea, that is, to find out the clues through crystal chandeliers.
Just when everyone held their breath and waited for the crystal chandelier to make a sound, an accident happened, the chandelier suddenly fell down and shattered in a surprised gaze, and everyone's reaction was also abnormal, they turned their heads one after another, as if waiting for something.
Fourth, the accident of Moutai
During Nisson's visit to China, there was another thing that left an extremely deep impression on the American delegation, and that was China's Moutai.
At that time, the Moutai culture displayed in China not only feasted Nixon and the American delegation, but also gave them a deeper understanding of China's wine culture.
Just as they were tasting Moutai, an accident happened, and instead of being ignited, Moutai started a fire, much to the surprise of Nixon and others, and gave them a deeper understanding of Chinese Moutai.
epilogue
Through these interesting anecdotes, it is not difficult for us to find that during Nixon's visit to China, China's image as a country of etiquette not only gave Nixon a deeper understanding and understanding of China, but also gave the world a clearer understanding of China's etiquette culture.
This also reminds us that whether it is in exchanges between countries or in daily life, etiquette and rituals are of great significance, which can not only enhance mutual understanding and friendship, but also become a bridge for cultural exchanges and contribute to the peaceful development of mankind.
In the future, we should also inherit and carry forward China's etiquette culture, and use our own actions to add a touch of brilliant color to the friendship and civilization exchanges between countries.