Due to the headline revision, the ad unlock function has been added, when the ad is opened, wait for 5 seconds, you are stretching out your little hand to make a fortune, click the x number in the upper right corner to close, and you can continue to read my article.
Sources: All statements in this article are based on reliable sources of information and are reproduced in the article.
Preface
In 1986, Sino-US relations were in a honeymoon period, and the US Navy's first visit to China was supposed to be a friendly exchange, however, who would have thought that this visit would give China a "disadvantage"? What is the significance of the US move? How is China responding?
A sudden visit from the US Navy
In November 1986, on a seemingly ordinary autumn day, China's Qingdao port welcomed a group of special visitors, Admiral Lyons, commander of the US Pacific Fleet, led three warships, and suddenly announced that they would visit China.
At that time, China was in a critical period of reform and opening up, and good relations with the United States, a superpower, were of great importance to our development, so despite the rush of time, we decided to warmly receive this group of uninvited guests, and Navy Commander Liu Huaqing personally arranged to give the Americans a highest-level welcome ceremony.
But who would have thought that this seemingly friendly visit would hide a mystery? What exactly are the calculations of the Americans? Are they genuinely communicating, or do they have other intentions? All this was revealed at the moment when the US fleet sailed into port.
When the three U.S. warships slowly approached, the Chinese Navy's welcome ceremony was ready, the red carpet was rolled out, the honor guard was completed, and the U.S. Navy was waiting to set foot on Chinese soil, but at this moment, we found an unpleasant detail, the U.S. warship was not full of flags!
This seemingly insignificant detail, but in international naval exchanges, it has a special meaning, flying full flags is the basic etiquette of international naval visits, symbolizing respect for the host country, it is impossible for Americans not to know this rule, what do they mean by this? Was it an unintentional mistake, or was it deliberate?
Faced with this situation, how should the mainland respond? Is it to turn a blind eye, or to argue with reason? This decision has a bearing not only on the success or failure of this visit, but also on China's image and status in the international arena.
An unexpected diplomatic game
As a veteran who has experienced the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, he knows very well that this is no accident, this is a well-designed diplomatic test, and the Americans are testing our bottom line.
But Liu Huaqing did not act impulsively, he calmly weighed the pros and cons, and thought about countermeasures, on the one hand, the dignity of the country, on the other hand, Sino-US relations, how to safeguard national interests at the same time, without aggravating the situation? This requires a great deal of diplomatic wisdom.
In the end, Liu Huaqing made a decision that the Americans did not expect, he ordered the removal of the honor guard, put away the red carpet, and canceled all welcome ceremonies, which was undoubtedly a resounding slap in the face to the Americans.
The US side obviously did not expect China to be so tough, they panicked and began to make all kinds of excuses, saying that they came in a hurry and forgot to hang the flag; It is said that the weather is bad and affects the preparations, but these excuses are pale in our opinion.
General Liu Huaqing had a resolute attitude and asked the Americans to go back if they did not hang up the full flag, and he clearly told the US side that if we do not respect the etiquette of the mainland, we will not welcome you either, not only this time, but also in the future.
At this moment, the two sides reached a stalemate, the Americans did not expect such a tough response to their little trick, while the Chinese side was waiting for the next move of the American side, and the whole dock fell into a strange silence.
In the face of China's resolute attitude, the Americans finally realized that they had miscalculated the situation, and they began to take this issue seriously, quickly organizing personnel to board the ship and hang the flag, and the whole process lasted nearly an hour, during which the Chinese side remained silent and unmoved.
This unexpected diplomatic game ended with a compromise on the US side, and when the US warship was finally full of flags, the Chinese side rearranged the welcoming ceremony, which not only saved China's face, but also demonstrated to the world the backbone and wisdom of the new China.
The path of metamorphosis of the Chinese Navy
When the U.S. Navy finally set foot on Chinese soil, there was still a hint of arrogance in their eyes, and when visiting China's "Dalian" destroyer, an American officer commented disdainfully, "This is the best preserved antique warship I have ever seen," which was undoubtedly another humiliation to the Chinese Navy.
However, the Americans would not have imagined that the "antique" they call would later become one of the most powerful maritime powers in the world, and from 1986 to the present, the Chinese Navy has undergone earth-shaking changes in just a few decades.
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, we started almost from scratch, and under the leadership of a group of far-sighted military strategists such as General Liu Huaqing, the Chinese Navy began a painstaking process of modernization.
From imitation to independent research and development, from coastal defense to far-sea protection, the Chinese Navy has built its own aircraft carriers, developed the world's leading anti-ship missiles, and trained batches of outstanding naval officers.
Today's Chinese Navy has become the second largest navy in the world, and we not only have many aircraft carriers such as "Liaoning" and "Shandong", but also world-class destroyers, frigates, and submarines, and the number of ships in the Chinese Navy has even surpassed that of the United States.
More importantly, the Chinese Navy has not only achieved leapfrog development in hard power, but also made great progress in soft power, we have actively participated in international peacekeeping operations, showing the image of a responsible major country, and the Chinese Navy escort formation has been fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden all year round, protecting the safety of international waterways, and has won praise from the world.
From being ridiculed as an "antique" to becoming a world naval power, the development process of the Chinese Navy is the epitome of the continuous rise of New China, and in this process, we must not only have the courage to face the challenges head-on, but also have the wisdom to resolve the contradictions, just as the contest between General Liu Huaqing on the dock in those years not only shows the backbone of the Chinese, but also reflects our diplomatic wisdom.
This history tells us that for a country to be strong, it not only needs advanced weapons and equipment, but also firm faith and superb wisdom, and the rise of the Chinese Navy is the best interpretation of this spirit.
The changing situation in Sino-US relations
From the 1986 naval visit to the current Sino-US relations, we seem to have seen a drama of ups and downs, and over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and the United States have experienced a complex process of cooperation and friction.
There was a honeymoon period in Sino-US relations before, when the United States had expectations for China's rapid development and even proposed to help China build up its military strength, however, with the continuous improvement of China's comprehensive national strength, the attitude of the United States began to undergo subtle changes.
In recent years, the United States' performance in the international arena has become more and more disturbing; at international conferences, the US delegates have often made astonishing remarks and pointed directly at sensitive issues, they have habitually interrupted the speeches of representatives of other countries, and they have even been seriously late for important meetings without apology.
Now that China's rise has become an indisputable fact, and in many areas, we have surpassed the United States, but the United States seems to be struggling to accept this reality, and they are trying to contain China's development in a variety of ways, from trade wars to technology blockades.
In the face of pressure from the United States, China has always remained calm and rational, adhered to the path of peaceful development, and contributed to world peace while safeguarding its own interests.
However, the differences between China and the United States seem to be getting bigger, and the differences between the two countries in terms of ideology, geopolitics, etc., may lead to the eventual parting of the ways between the two sides, and if the United States continues to cling to the hegemonic mentality and is unwilling to get along with other countries on an equal footing, then it is likely to become an "isolated island" on the international stage.
As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States have a special responsibility, and we expect the United States to abandon the zero-sum mentality and work with China to make its due contribution to world peace and development.
epilogue
From the naval visit in 1986 to today's China has become the world's second largest economy, we have gone through an extraordinary journey, this story tells us that the rise of a country, need courage, wisdom, but also need to persist and pay, in the face of challenges, we must have the courage of General Liu Huaqing, in the face of opportunities, we must have the courage of reform and opening up.
Today's China has the ability and confidence to play a more important role in the international arena, we will continue to adhere to the path of peaceful development, make greater contributions to the cause of human progress, I believe that in the hands of Chinese youth in the new era, our country will be more prosperous and stand tall among the nations of the world!
Resources
On 2019-11-14, Phoenix.com Video published "The U.S. Navy's First Visit to China "Didn't Understand the Rules", and Our Army Immediately Withdrew the Honor Guard"
#长文创作激励计划#