The four countries used to be Chinese territory, but now each one is getting worse than the other

Mondo History Updated on 2024-01-19

Dialogue through time and space: in-depth exchange of history.

Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about an old and new topic - the story of regional independence in Chinese history, and the enlightenment and challenges they bring. In this relaxing afternoon, we seem to be under the old locust tree with deep annual rings on campus, chatting and exploring the depths of those memories that have been sealed by the years, and those desirable but unattainable historical events.

First, let's open the scroll of time and go back in time to the distant past. China has a splendid civilization of 5,000 years, and its territory has changed many times. From the Qin and Han dynasties, the rudiments of a unified multi-ethnic state had taken shape. However, in this long history, there have been countless cycles of separation and merger, independence and annexation. You might as well look back at the division of princes during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, or just talk about the Northern and Southern Dynasties and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, which is enough to make people amazed. At that time, almost every place had its own small kingdom. The small countries of the Western Regions left countless legends on the Silk Road, and the ten continents of Lingnan actually became one of their own in the last years of the Tang Dynasty. It's amazing!However, why did these places choose independence?The reasons are varied!Some are because of the awakening of the consciousness of national self-determination, some are due to the frequent internal strife of the ** regime, which has greatly reduced its strength, and some are because external forces have taken advantage of the weakness to enter the ......In short, behind each independent story lies a history of ups and downs.

However, it is worth saying objectively and fairly that not all of the countries that choose independence will have smooth sailing and smooth sailing. They face various development dilemmas – weak economic foundations, unstable political systems, and even the need to deal with interference and threats from neighboring countries or imperialist powers. Recall that during the Wuhu Rebellion, the northern region was divided by foreign rulers and several regimes were established. While they may be militarily handy for the time being, they are stretched thin in terms of management and development. "Every household opens a factory", resources are scattered and internal friction is serious. Looking at the last years of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and the early years of the ** in modern history, it is simply "the mountains and rivers are broken and the wind is fluttering". The three northeastern provinces were classified as puppet Manchukuo by Japan;**Taiwan and other places seek to position themselves in the midst of complex chaos;Not to mention the fact that during the Civil War, there were many self-inflicted intrigues in the areas controlled by the Red Army and the White Army.

Of course, there are some highlights and praises in the midst of these trivial chaos. For example, in the early Republic of China, the Sichuan warlords had several leaders who really cared about the people's weal and woe and tried to carry out reform and constructionAnother example is the extensive and profound social changes that took place around the 50s of the 20th century. Having said that, as the process of modernization advances and the influence of globalization deepens, can we still find a place for completely isolated and independent development?China emphasizes the need to strengthen international cooperation under the Belt and Road InitiativeMultilateral institutions such as the United Nations continue to promote joint solutions to global problems;Information technology has closely linked the world into a "global village". Perhaps the biggest takeaway is that no matter how history changes, each region will eventually need to find a balance that is suitable for its own development and can interact with the outside world. Only stability and harmony can move forward together!

Finally, on the way forward, we need to strike a balance between maintaining cultural diversity and promoting common development. After all, multiculturalism is the most dazzling pearl in the treasure house of human civilization!Okay, okay, that's all for today!Thank you for following me through history. Don't forget, no matter when and where we are, "knowing what is more important than knowing why". Next time we meet, let's talk about something else Goodbye!

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