Winter 1943.
The air in Tehran is filled with the smoke of war and political tension.
In an ancient palace,
President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill and Marshal Stalin.
Roosevelt tapped lightly on the table, attracting the attention of the other two.
His voice was steady:
"Gentlemen, we need to build a new world order. I propose that the responsibility be shared by four great powers – the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and China. ”
There was a moment of silence in the room.
The flames in the fireplace danced, casting flickering lights and shadows on the faces of the trio.
Stalin stroked his beard thoughtfully.
"I agree that we need a new order, but... China? ”
Until Roosevelt's point of view, woke up Churchill.
Churchill took a deep breath and felt the weight of history.
Finally, nodded:
"The Big Four, including China."
Roosevelt smiled with relief.
It was as if he saw a more balanced and just world order being born in this room.
Outside the window, Tehran's night sky is dotted with stars.
Later, France was added to become one of the five permanent members of the United Nations.
Roosevelt's "Good Heart"
Why did Roosevelt help China, and was he really so kind?
In fact, the inner abacus is crackling.
He knows
The red zone of the British colonial empire stands out on the map.
But Roosevelt knew that the once empire on which the sun never set was about to reach its twilight.
Roosevelt knew that every move that followed was crucial, not only for the future of the United States, but for reshaping the entire world order.
He originally thought that World War II,
Unexpectedly, not only did the Soviet Union not fall.
Instead, in one breath, he hit his hometown Berlin in Germany.
Especially in the post-war negotiations, the USSR wanted more territory and behaved greedily.
Roosevelt felt,
Faced with this situation, Roosevelt felt that he had to find a way to restrain the Soviet Union.
Roosevelt's idea was this:
But the United States alone is not enough, you have to find a helper.
In this organization, the United States needs a friend who can stand with it.
He thought about it and thought that China was a good fit.
He was referring, of course, to the pro-American, Kuomintang regime.
However, international affairs are not so easy to say.
Every country has its own ideas and wants to take a good place in the new world pattern.
Whether the United States can play this move well is really uncertain.
Churchill's backlash
Sure enough, this proposal was immediately strongly opposed by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Churchill's attitude was resolute.
However, even so, Churchill did not budge.
On the face of it, this is just a debate about the seat of the Council.
But in reality,
Throughout World War II.
I am afraid that there is no issue that is more likely to cause a dispute between the two countries than the China issue.
Churchill was puzzled by the attitude of the Americans to China.
In his view, the level of concern about China at the top of the United States is far greater than the weight that this country should have.
The United States, on the other hand, argues that:
The United States wants to shape a new international order.
In this order, China could become an important force to contain the Soviet Union.
Britain, on the other hand, is more concerned about how to maintain its traditional interests in Asia.
Faced with opposition from his allies, Roosevelt realized,
Every move has the potential to affect the future of the world.
Roosevelt's reasoning
Roosevelt spoke slowly:
"Have you ever wondered how the post-war world will evolve?"
Churchill raised an eyebrow and motioned for him to continue.
Roosevelt took a deep breath and continued:
"China, that ancient and mysterious eastern power, has an untold population. Imagine if she had risen to prominence like Japan's. ”
Speaking of this, Roosevelt's voice unconsciously raised a few points, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.
The image is both awe-inspiring and unsettling.
"We need to plan ahead, and instead of waiting for China to become strong and then contain it, we should bring it over now."
If we extend an olive branch to China now, we will give it the respect and support it deserves.
China of the future will be our friend, not our enemy.
Roosevelt continued:
"If we don't act now, wait until China is really strong, and then try to contain it, the cost will be unimaginable."
There was a hint of warning in his voice.
Think about it, it can be an important force to contain Japan and the Soviet Union.
Hear the word "Soviet".
Churchill's brow furrowed slightly.
Roosevelt keenly captured this detail, and he knew he had touched on Churchill's sore point.
This behemoth from the East kept him awake at night.
Churchill took a deep puff of his cigar, the smoke swirling in the dim light.
His gaze deepened, as if weighing the possibilities.
Suddenly, he spoke.
There was a hint of cunning in his voice:
"You have a point. But if China is to be brought on board, I think France should also have a place. ”
Roosevelt was slightly stunned, then smiled knowingly.
He understood Churchill's intentions that Britain needed a European ally to balance the influence of the United States and the Soviet Union.
He knew in his heart that if he did not accept Churchill's proposal, he might push de Gaulle closer to the Soviet Union.
In the end, Roosevelt nodded slowly, and a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes:
"Well, I agree with you. Let France join in. ”
Churchill smiled with satisfaction.
And so, in the turbulent era of 1945.
China and France have both become permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
This decision is like a falling chess piece.
On the chessboard of international politics, ripples have been stirred up.
A brand new socialist country
After the end of World War II, China was among the top four.
It can develop steadily and gradually become stronger.
However, events developed much faster than he expected.
The civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party broke out, and the situation changed rapidly.
At the same time, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has quickly won the support of the people of the whole country by virtue of its profound mass base and correct policies and principles.
1949,
Because China, as a permanent member of the Security Council, has already been established.
Only then can New China have an important say on the international stage.
The landscape of today's world will be very different.
on major issues such as climate change, international security, economic development, etc.
China, as the largest representative of developing countries.
It has played an important role in safeguarding the interests of the vast number of developing countries.