On November 22, 1960, a battle that shook the world was staged on the Sino-Burmese border, when a large PLA force crossed the border and launched an attack on Burma. This battle was one of the fourth overseas battles after the founding of the People's Republic of China, but little is known. After 80 days of bloody fighting, the PLA managed to drive the enemy 100 kilometers beyond the border and capture a large number of prisoners. It's a little-known story, but it's rich in history. With the changes in the international situation, the remnants of Chiang's army, which were originally on the Sino-Burmese border, broke into the Golden Triangle region of Myanmar and became a major problem for the local henchmen. Chiang's army was accumulating strength in this area so that if the situation changed, it could enter Chinese mainland at close range. At the same time, Myanmar** was helpless against the enemy army cruising near the border.
At this time, China offered to help Myanmar eliminate this remnant enemy, but the Burmese side hesitated. After all, they know in their hearts that China's power is not trivial. Although the remnants of Chiang's army were defeated in the civil war, once they faced the Burmese army, they behaved as easily as chopping vegetables and meat. This has made Myanmar** feel unprecedented pressure and confusion. In 1960, China and Myanmar signed the "Sino-Burmese Treaty of Friendship and Non-Aggression" and the "Agreement on the Border Question between the Two Countries," which completely resolved the remaining problems in the demarcation of the border between the two countries. However, the remnants of Chiang's army remained a major problem for Burma. China's proposal to help Burma eliminate the remnants of Chiang's army demonstrates China's determination to maintain regional peace on the one hand, and China's responsible attitude in international affairs on the other. This move has also injected new vitality into the development of Sino-Burmese relations.
In this campaign, China not only demonstrated its strong military strength, but also demonstrated its responsibility as an international power and demonstrated China's willingness to make efforts for regional and world peace as a responsible major country. Although this battle is not known to the world, it has a rich historical connotation behind it. Through this campaign, China has demonstrated its image as a responsible major country, and at the same time, it has injected new vitality into the development of China-Myanmar relations. This period of history should not be forgotten. The story of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) battlefield in Burma may not be well known. It was a political and military battle, an aid operation that crossed borders. Everything has to start after the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. At that time, China's military was strong enough for neighboring countries to feel the pressure. If China wants to annex small neighboring countries, these small countries will not be able to fight back.
But in fact, China and Burma chose to cooperate and jointly send troops to eliminate the remnants of Chiang's army entrenched in the Golden Triangle. China even drew a 20-kilometer red line, deciding not to allow the PLA to cross the line even a single step. On November 22, 1960, more than 6,600 people from 39 companies of the 39th Division of the 13th Army of the People's Liberation Army and the Yunnan Frontier Force crossed the border and launched an attack on the remnants of the enemy. After 10 days of attack, 20 kilometers of annihilation of the enemy was eliminated. However, the superiors were not satisfied with this result, because this was the first tropical jungle operation, our army was inexperienced, many units failed to penetrate on time, and the enemy was cunning, so many enemy troops fled outside the red line. Therefore, our troops can only be temporarily stationed and wait for the result. However, the Burmese army fought really hard and sent troops more than 10 days later than our army, leaving an opportunity for the enemy to escape.
The Burmese army fell into the enemy's trick to lure the enemy, and more than 10,000 people were surrounded in the valley between Wang Nam Kun and Manglin, and it was only a matter of time before they were completely annihilated. The Burmese army no longer cares about any red lines, so it asks the PLA to immediately move south and provide support as soon as possible. But given the international influence and the strength of both sides, China did not agree at first. It was not until January 21, 1961 that the Burmese side sent people to fly directly to the front command post of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and asked the PLA to cross the red line to save people. Under the resolute order of the Chief of the General Staff, the PLA finally decided to cross the red line to rescue. Behind this battle are political and military considerations. In order to show sincerity and not let the situation get out of control, the PLA finally decided to cross the red line and rescue Myanmar. This war was a major ordeal for the PLA at that time.
In this war, the Chinese People's Liberation Army not only demonstrated its incomparable military strength, but also established a new image on the international political stage. The squadron successfully conducted a Sino-Burmese joint border survey and guard operation. In this operation, Cui Jiangong, deputy commander of the 13th Army, commanded more than 7,000 people to cross the red line in three ways and rush towards the areas of Wang Nankun, Manglin and Mengpa. However, the enemy had already withdrawn before reaching the intended position, leaving only more than 800 people annihilated. Due to the needs of the international situation at that time, the battle was not publicized to the outside world, but those who participated in it knew that the PLA showed strong combat effectiveness. This operation demonstrated the strength of the squadron in border maintenance and joint operations. At a time when the international situation is complicated, the actions of the squadron have played an important role in maintaining border security and ensuring national interests.
However, there are also questions about whether the squadron's actions are in line with international norms and whether they constitute a violation of Myanmar's sovereignty. The question of whether the squadron should make this action public, and how to balance it and international relations, is also worth going into depth.