The pioneer of modern Chinese aviation.
Mr. Sun Yat-sen, a native of Xiangshan, Guangdong, is a great statesman and revolutionary in modern China. Although we read a lot of stories about his overthrow of the Manchu dynasty in middle school history, few people know that he was the true founder of China's aviation industry.
The first germination of aviation.
When Sun Yat-sen was a child, the village elders often told stories about the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, which sowed the seeds of revolution in his young mind. Especially after he studied medicine in the United States, he witnessed the current situation in China and knew that only through revolution could the country be saved. So, he resolutely gave up medicine and devoted himself to politics, calling for the future of China and devoting his life to overthrowing the decadent and dark Manchu Dynasty.
The establishment of the China League.
On November 24, 1894, Sun Yat-sen founded the Xingzhong Society in Honolulu, USA, and 11 years later, he joined other organizations to establish the China League, the first modern democratic political party group in Chinese history. From 1905 to 1911, he traveled the world to overthrow the Manchu dynasty. On October 10, 1911, an uprising broke out in the city of Wuchang, and the Chinese Revolution ushered in the dawn, and the Manchu regime collapsed in uprisings across the country, marking the end of the feudal dynasty.
Sun Yat-sen's earnest admonition.
However, the ruling ideology of the feudal dynasty is deeply rooted, the revolution has not yet succeeded, and the comrades still need to work hard. Nevertheless, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's contribution to the creation of a democratic China can still be immortalized in history. In 1940, the people honored him as the "Father of the Chinese Nation".
The true founder of Chinese aviation.
What is less well known, however, is that Sun Yat-sen was not only a great pioneer of the democratic revolution, he was also the true founder of China's aviation industry. At the beginning of the 20th century, the world's industrial revolution was booming, while China was still under Manchu rule. On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers of the United States successfully flew the world's first airplane, opening a new era of human beings going to the sky. As the top technology of the aviation industry at that time, Sun Yat-sen was well aware of its importance.
Sun Yat-sen's dream of aviation.
In 1910, Sun Yat-sen personally went to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, to organize overseas Chinese youths to learn Xi flying, aircraft manufacturing and maintenance techniques. In January 1911, he gave an air show, which sparked his interest in aviation. In the United States, he encouraged overseas Chinese youths to set up the China Aircraft Manufacturing Company, purchase aircraft, and train pilots and maintenance personnel. In the same year, the American League established the Hongmen Remuneration Bureau in the United States, purchased six planes at one time, and shipped them to Nanjing, which was the first time that such a number of aircraft were owned in China.
The first step of Chinese aviation.
The first step of Chinese aviation was presided over by Feng Ru, who after returning to China served as the captain of the Guangdong Army's ** aircraft fleet and announced his participation in the Xinhai Revolution. This aircraft fleet was the first aircraft fleet in the land of China, and it strengthened the momentum of the Xinhai Revolution. Under the call of Sun Yat-sen and the influence of Feng Ru, aviation units were successively established in various provinces, and in early 1913, overseas Chinese established the China Aircraft Manufacturing Company in the United States, and the Chinese's dream of flying to the sky was finally realized.
The concept of aviation to save the country.
Although the gains of the Xinhai Revolution were later usurped by Yuan Shikai, China's aviation industry continued to develop. Sun Yat-sen organized and led the first and second wars against Yuan and rebelled against the feudal remnant Yuan Shikai. In the process, he ordered the instructors and students of the Chinese Revolutionary Party Aviation School in Japan to move back to China with planes and form an aircraft squadron of the Chinese Revolutionary Overseas Chinese Volunteer Army to support the Yuan Rebel Army.
A new chapter for Chinese aviation.
In 1918, Yang Xianyi, a revolutionary from Guangzhou, formed an aircraft team in Fujian to provide air support for the revolution. In 1920, Yang Xianyi and others bombed the rebels for the first time in Guangzhou, opening a precedent for the Chinese Air Force. In 1923, Sun Yat-sen led the establishment of the Aviation Bureau, with Yang Xianyi as the first director. China's first self-developed and manufactured aircraft rolled off the assembly line at the Guangdong Aircraft Factory, marking the initial completion of China's aviation dream.
The foundation of the future of China's aviation.
Under the current situation when foreign powers were eyeing each other and wars were raging internally, Sun Yat-sen saved the country on the one hand, overthrew the Qing Dynasty and embarked on the road of democratic ChinaOn the other hand, he pinned his hopes for a strong country on advanced science and technology such as aviation, and showed outstanding foresight. Therefore, we call him the "founder of China's aviation", who has laid a solid foundation for the development of China's aviation industry and depicted a new chapter in China's aviation dream.
Sun Yat-sen and China Aviation: The Foresight of the Founder.
As a great statesman and revolutionary in modern China, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's contribution was not only limited to the overthrow of the Manchu Dynasty, but also included his deep concern and promotion of China's aviation industry. The article provides a detailed account of how Sun Yat-sen became the founder of China's aviation industry, and highlights his vision.
First of all, Sun Yat-sen's interest in aviation was reflected in his determination to personally organize overseas Chinese youth to learn Xi flying, aircraft manufacturing and maintenance techniques. At the beginning of the 20th century, when the world industrial revolution was in full swing, Sun Yat-sen realized that China was lagging behind in this field and was determined to promote China's aviation industry by cultivating talents and introducing advanced technology. This keen insight and positive spirit of action are the key to the rapid start of China's aviation industry.
Second, Sun Yat-sen's concept of "aviation to save the country" demonstrated his understanding of the great potential of aviation technology in national defense and rescuing the country from crisis. After the Xinhai Revolution, he not only encouraged the League in the United States to organize and prepare for the establishment of the China Aircraft Manufacturing Company and purchase aircraft, but also conveyed the concept of "aviation to save the country" to aviation organizations in various places. The spread of this philosophy made aviation technology widely concerned and recognized in Chinese society at that time, and became a powerful tool to support the revolution.
Third, Sun Yat-sen's support for the aviation industry did not stop at verbal encouragement, and he expressed his personal concern for this cause by personally going to the test flight site and presenting the Guangdong Aircraft Factory with the words "Aviation Saves the Country". His presence at the scene not only demonstrated his leadership style, but also set an example for the general public to pursue the aviation career.
Although the situation in China was not always smooth after the Xinhai Revolution, it even fell into turmoil after Yuan Shikai usurped the fruits of the revolution. However, in such a predicament, Sun Yat-sen did not give up on promoting the aviation industry. During the war against Yuan, he further strengthened his belief in aviation technology by forming an aircraft team to support the revolutionary army. This unwavering support has enabled China's aviation industry to continue to grow and develop in the turbulent years.
Finally, Sun Yat-sen's aviation concept was continued in the construction of the Huangpu Military Academy in Guangzhou. With the purpose of "saving the country through aviation", the Whampoa Military Academy has become the birthplace of China's aviation industry. This not only proves that Sun Yat-sen's philosophy is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but also lays a solid foundation for the future of China's aviation.
Overall, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, as the founder of China's aviation industry, demonstrated his talents as an outstanding statesman and leader. He not only led China politically to democracy, but also laid the foundation for the development of China's aviation industry in the field of science and technology. His vision and keen interest in aviation opened a new chapter in China's aviation dream and set a model for future generations. In the history of Chinese aviation, he will always be remembered as an outstanding pioneer.
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