In 1972, Nixon's visit to China laid the foundation for improving the long-standing hostile relations between China and the United States. This historic visit in particular highlights the eagerness of the United States to get out of the quagmire of the Vietnam War and its expectation that China will play an active role in ending the Vietnam War. In order to curry favor with China, Nixon not only carefully prepared gifts for *** and ***, but also sent a precious "treasure map".
U.S.-China Diplomatic Ingenuity: Nixon's Fawning Move.
Among the best gifts, Nixon chose a series of exquisite gifts, such as engraved crystal glass vases, goblets and porcelain swans, which can be called the "national treasure" of the United States. As for *** Nixon, he cleverly chose a "treasure map" with practical significance - a top-secret archive of the United States during World War II.
The Mystery of the Treasure Map: The Sinking of the Awa Maru and Nixon's Diplomacy.
The Awa Maru was a 10,000-ton Japanese freighter during World War II, carrying huge amounts of treasure and strategic materials, making it a super "treasure ship". The "treasure map" that Nixon gave to *** contained a detailed location and loading list of the ship's sinking in Chinese waters. The ship, which was once painted with the Red Cross symbol, was supposed to carry humanitarian relief supplies, but was instead used by Japan to transport ** and military supplies.
In March 1945, the Awa Maru was discovered and sunk by a U.S. submarine in Chinese waters, killing all 2,008 people. When the United States learned of the treasure contained in the Awa Maru, it was worth more than $5 billion. These include 40 tonnes of platinum, 150,000 carats of diamonds, 40 boxes of jewellery and artifacts, and an interesting fossilized Peking Man skull.
Behind the Diplomatic Negotiations: Nixon's Clever Strategy.
Why was Nixon so generous and gave such a precious "treasure" to China?In addition to hoping that China would play an active role in the Vietnam War, another important reason was that the sinking site of the Awa Maru was located in Chinese waters, which could not be entered by foreigners without permission. Therefore, the United States has chosen to use this diplomatic means to please China in a way that "favors the people".
However, this treasure was of great importance to China at the time. General Ye Fei, Minister of Transportation, said excitedly: "What a great fortune this is!If China's 800 million people were to divide it, one person would have a pig!After Nixon's departure, many countries asked to participate in the salvage of the Awa Maru, but China firmly refused, and finally the Navy Department organized a salvage team.
The Difficulty of Salvage: A Complex Journey of Discovery of Artifacts and Wealth.
In 1977, China officially began salvaging the Awa Maru. However, unlike salvaging shipwrecks, seabed salvage of artifacts and valuables requires a high degree of expertise and equipment. The blasting method used in the early days resulted in a large number of items being swept away by the currents or washed away by the waves, and the losses were not small. Despite this, the tin ingots successfully recovered were still worth $50 million.
The Loss of Treasure: More than 40 Years of Waiting and Looking Ahead.
However, the legendary 40-ton platinum and most important Peking Man skull fossils have not been found. Some speculation suggests that the Awa Maru may have been excavated by some Western countries long before 1980, but this is speculation. Today, we have made a huge breakthrough in science and technology, and it is believed that in the near future, the salvage of the Awa Maru will begin, and we may be able to see the long-awaited fossilized Peking Man skull.
The Mystery of Diplomacy: Nixon's Art of Diplomacy and China's Treasures Waiting to Be Uncovered.
The mystery of Nixon's diplomacy lies in his clever use of the "treasure map" to send precious treasures to China. Behind this diplomacy lies the tragic story of the Awa Maru, as well as the complex journey of discovery of artifacts and wealth. After more than 40 years of waiting, it may be revealed in the near future. China's treasures, waiting to be rediscovered, paint a splendid picture of Nixon's diplomatic art.
Through this reimagined article, it aims to maintain the core idea of the original content, deepen the mystery of Nixon's diplomacy, and the complex discovery journey of the Awa Maru's artifacts. Hopefully, this edition will engage readers and make them curious about this history and look forward to the future of the unveiling of the treasures.
The Mystery of Nixon's Diplomacy: A Historical Expedition Behind Precious Treasures.
This article profoundly paints a diplomatic history of Nixon's visit to China in 1972, focusing on the sinking of the Awa Maru and the treasure behind it. Nixon's diplomacy to improve relations with the United States, and the complexity of the "treasure map" he gave to China, make this history all the more fascinating.
First, the article shows the ingenuity of a statesman by revealing Nixon's diplomatic wit and methods. In his quest to get out of the quagmire of the Vietnam War, Nixon chose to curry favor with precious gifts and "treasure maps," demonstrating his unique vision in the diplomatic arena. This diplomatic art takes into account both national strategic considerations and the complex relationship between China and the United States.
Secondly, the article digs deep into the story behind the sinking of the Awa Maru and its wealth. The ship, once painted with the Red Cross emblem, was supposed to carry out a humanitarian mission, but was misused by Japan as a carrier of war materials. This tragic story reveals the reality that the kindness of the International Red Cross charities in times of war was disregarded, and expresses deep regret for innocent lives.
In addition, the fossilized Peking Man skull became part of the "treasure map", which makes the whole story even more compelling. As precious cultural relics excavated by Chinese and foreign archaeologists, these fossils themselves have great historical and cultural value. However, their whereabouts in the treasure of the Awa Maru remain unknown, triggering endless reverie about their whereabouts and making the complexity of the story even more significant.
Finally, the article describes China's response to this diplomatic move. China rejected requests from other countries to participate in the salvage of the Awa Maru, opting for the Navy to organize a salvage team to carry out the work. This demonstrates China's steadfastness in defending its national interests and lays the foundation for subsequent salvage work.
Overall, this essay presents a multi-dimensional story through a profound interpretation of historical events, as well as an examination of diplomacy, wealth, culture, and other dimensions. It succeeds in stimulating the reader's curiosity about history and retains the core ideas of the original text in the article, making the whole narrative more lively and interesting. In the future further salvage of the Awa Maru, perhaps more historical veils will be unveiled and more profound historical thinking will be brought to us.
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