(2) The arduous and complicated diplomatic mission conscientiously implements the strategic decision.
In the 70s of the last century, the Soviet Union rose with military strength, advocated "US-Soviet cooperation and global dominance", actively launched high-level dialogues with the United States, and exerted both soft and hard hands on China, which seriously threatened China's security. While the United States was bogged down in the quagmire of the Vietnam War, and in the face of a tough challenge from the Soviet Union, the United States initiated the process of normalizing relations with China. In order to confront the Soviet Union, the United States adopted a "contact strategy," launched several rounds of exchange of summit visits and arms control talks, and reached a series of agreements with nuclear arms control as the core.
**In order to safeguard China's security interests in the changing international situation, the President put forward two key strategic ideas. On February 17, 1973, at a meeting with Kissinger, he proposed a strategy of "one line" and "one large area". On February 22, 1974, when he met with Kaunda, Zambia, he further put forward the strategic idea of dividing the "three worlds", clearly pointing out: "I see the United States and the Soviet Union as the first world. The centrists, Japan, Europe, Canada, are the second world. We are the Third World. ”
Looking at Ambassador Huang Zhen of the Honghe Prefecture Embassy in the United States, his central task is to resolutely and correctly implement the diplomatic policy set by the United States and promote the normalization of Sino-US relations. This is undoubtedly a huge, intricate and arduous diplomatic mission. In February 1972, when Nixon visited China for the first time, he made it clear in his toast: "We were enemies in the past, and today we have major differences. We come together because we have common interests that transcend these differences. He stressed that the two sides will not compromise on principle, but are willing to build bridges through dialogue.
In the situation of US-Soviet relations, Huang Zhen's task is particularly crucial. From May to July 1973, Kissinger met with Huang Zhen five timesFrom April to November 1974, he met seven timesFrom February to October 1975, they met again seven times. This means that, except for the time when Kissinger and Huang are not in Washington, Kissinger meets with Huang once or twice a month. It was a period of frequent and close diplomatic contact, and it also showed the busyness of diplomatic channels at that time.
At this critical moment, Huang Zhen needs to fully understand the strategy and tactical thinking of ***. His loyalty to the party is unwavering. After the US side briefed on the situation, he always reported to China quickly and meticulously to ensure that the reports were accurate, and almost always he could sleep peacefully after midnight. This kind of hard work happened to a diplomat who was already over the age of six, reflecting his deep understanding of the mission of the motherland.
Huang Zhen dealt with first-class diplomatic experts such as Nixon and Kissinger in this highly sensitive region of the United States, and confronted the core issues of triangular relations between China, the United States and the Soviet Union. Under Huang Zhen's leadership, China firmly maintained its independent status during this critical period. Although the diplomatic work during this period was full of drama, Huang Zhen always clarified his mission and played a positive and crucial role in the normalization of Sino-US relations.