He is not only the founder of New China, but also an outstanding hero of the Chinese nation.
His leadership has made us stand taller and more emboldened, dare to face any challenge that bullies us, and be undaunted and unstoppable.
First of all, in 1958, ** bravely declared that the width of the territorial waters of the People's Republic of China was 12 nautical miles, breaking through the international 3-nautical-mile territorial sea line.
This decision has not only strengthened our self-confidence, but also made great contributions to the long-term interests and security interests of the country.
** Demonstrated outstanding leadership and courage, stood on the commanding heights of national interests, created China's maritime rights and interests, and led the world change.
Second, the internationally accepted three-nautical-mile territorial sea line regulation was formulated by Britain at the end of the 18th century, but with the passage of time, this regulation has become more and more unfavorable to third world countries.
** Deeply aware of this problem and understanding the danger of old China having no defense at sea, it focused on developing science and technology, building a strong people's navy, and defending the integrity of the country's territory.
He made a decisive decision, defying strong enemies, and firmly declared that 12 nautical miles was the width of China's territorial waters, which completely changed international rules and won greater maritime interests for third world countries.
In 1958, during the shelling of Kinmen, ** demanded a three-day cessation of artillery and declared the width of territorial waters, which shocked the world.
Although the United States, Britain and other countries have been **, they can only express their opposition in words, but they are cautious in actual actions and do not dare to take a step beyond the thunder pool.
The decisive decision of ** shocked Western countries, who knew that China was by no means to be provoked, and withdrew from our territory one after another.
Finally, in 1982, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Law of the Sea, which defined the width of the territorial sea as no more than 12 nautical miles.
This convention has become the territorial sea regime adopted by most countries in the world, which once again confirms the correctness and far-reaching impact of the decision-making.
Even the countries that opposed it at the beginning, such as the United States, Britain, and Japan, had no choice but to obediently abide by the new rules.
** The decision broke the arrogance of the West and won for China's vast maritime rights and interests.
Despite some controversy, the decisive decision of *** has put our country in a more determined and mighty position on the international stage.