In the 20th century, Tanzania, as a newly formed country, experienced the baptism of war and colonial rule, and paid a huge price. As colonizers plundered the wealth of the region, Tanzania was first founded in poverty and hardship. In the face of such challenges, Tanzania is eager to take advantage of themInternationalAid to tide over the storm.
In this predicament, Tanzania has requested assistance from China. Although China was also facing many difficulties at that time, China** decided to help Tanzania after deeply understanding and empathizing with Tanzania's hardships. The signing of the Treaty of Friendship between China and Tanzania and the development of cooperation have strengthened the unity of the two countries and made joint efforts to safeguard world peace.
China sent aid teams to Tanzania to help build railways and improve infrastructure, providing space for the impoverished country to grow. At the same time, China also offeredMilitaryassistance, which has greatly improved Tanzania's national defense security. With China's help, Tanzania has not only weathered difficult times, but also gained its own strength and prestige.
Tanzania's huge increase in defense capabilities has been made possible by ChinaMilitaryAid. The Tanzanian military applied to send officers to China for Xi and training to improve its national defense capabilities. After the guidance and training of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the training level and discipline of Tanzanian soldiers are strict and peacefulMilitaryThe quality has been greatly improved.
In addition, China has also provided Tanzania with advanced equipment, such as:Type 59 tankwithJ-7 fighteretc., so that Tanzania has a stronger one。These equipment not only strengthen Tanzania's defense capabilities, but also enable Tanzania to better respond to the threat from Uganda.
In 1978, a war broke out between Tanzania and Uganda. Uganda mistakenly believes that Tanzania is just a small, economically struggling and weak country that wants to win the war and establish its prestige in the African region. However, Uganda made a bad decision to invade Tanzania, which cost dearly.
Uganda did not realize that Tanzania had received assistance from the Chinese People's Liberation Army, believing that it was still facing a small and weak country with little strength. However, under the training and guidance of China, the Tanzanian army has formed a well-disciplined contingent with excellent combat quality. In the face of Uganda's attack, Tanzania quickly organized an army of 100,000 and drove the Ugandan army out of the country in just a few weeks.
To make up for its own shortcomings, Uganda requested assistance from the Libyan army. However, even if there isUSSRArmedUganda, which was still unable to compete with the Tanzanian army, was eventually defeated. After this battle, Tanzania established its prestige in East Africa and made a name for itself.
Tanzania's victory over Uganda has made the rest of Africa realize the strength of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. African countries have deliberated and decided not to allow the pursuit of ChinaMilitaryAid andMilitaryForeign aid, even if it is to seek China's advice, will not do. This rule, which is still in force today, reflects the spread of the PLA's prestige in Africa.
In general, Tanzania's World War I fame is the result of the assistance of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. China's assistance not only helped Tanzania tide over difficult times, but also provided strong support for the rise of the Tanzanian army and its victory over Uganda. This incident has made African countries more aware of and revered the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and has formed a situation in which African countries do not ask China to take the blameMilitaryThe practice of foreign aid. This also indicates that the Chinese People's Liberation Army is inInternationalin societyMilitaryThe strength and reputation have been widely recognized and appreciated.