Zhanjiang, a coastal city that has experienced many vicissitudes, is like a postcard of history, recording a tortuous and exciting history. This vast land has maintained a legend of prosperity since ancient times. However, more than 120 years ago, Zhanjiang experienced a twist and turn of fate, leaving this treasure land silent under the control of foreign forces.
Zhanjiang's geographical location has always been an overlapping fate that cannot be ignored. The waterways extending in all directions and the vast land make it the hub of the city since ancient times. The pendulum of history echoes here, the ancient city is a witness to prosperity, and the abundant production of handicrafts, sugar, tea, tobacco, wood, bamboo and other materials makes Zhanjiang a gathering place for commerce and trade.
However, the memory of history is often accompanied by twists and turns. In 1897, the French Blanc Watt** sailed into Guangzhou Bay, opening another chapter in the history of Zhanjiang. In the name of "coal dumping", the French leased Guangzhou Bay under the pretext of handing over this land to colonial rule, and signed a 99-year concession treaty. Zhanjiang, ruthlessly cut off, fell into the shadow of foreign colonization.
The people's struggle has been a long and bumpy road. The Chinese in Guangzhou Bay rose up to resist, and the triad became a symbol of resistance. King.
5. Li Wenzhong, Ma Sanyuan and others led the rebel army and fought bravely, but they died heroically in the end. Their flesh and blood were exchanged for a short period of freedom, but Zhanjiang's suffering did not end there.
During the days of French colonial rule, the people of Zhanjiang endured tremendous pressure and injustice. The French colonizers disregarded human life, extracted local resources, burned mountains and destroyed forests, and the people struggled to survive on the barren land. However, the people's will to resist was not stifled. Triads and other groups secretly collaborated to carry out retaliatory attacks, arousing the spirit of resistance among the population.
After the end of World War II, the Guangzhou Bay area came into focus. The Sino-French talks became a milestone in history, and Zhanjiang managed to break free from the control of foreign powers after all kinds of hardships. In the diplomatic arena, China adheres to principles and strives for national interests. At the same time, the people of Guangzhou Bay bought time for the motherland through resistance.
In 1946, the city of Zhanjiang became part of China again. This is not only the fate of a city, but also a historical witness of the Chinese nation's adherence to independence and dignity. The city of Zhanjiang, once a land ruled by strangers, is now proudly returning to the embrace of the motherland. After the reform and opening up, Zhanjiang has flourished with its unique geographical location and has become one of the top 100 cities in Guangdong in terms of comprehensive strength.
The glory of Zhanjiang, this pearl, is not only the prosperity of the city, but also the indomitable struggle of the people. The history of Guangzhou Bay tells us that national pride is the source of strength, and it is the responsibility of the nation to uphold independence and self-determination. Today, Zhanjiang is showing itself to the world with a new look, becoming an important fulcrum of the Maritime Silk Road, participating in the construction of the "Belt and Road", exuding a more dazzling light.