Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, we have always upheld the diplomatic principles and etiquette of peaceful coexistence. This concept originates from the Chinese idea of "harmony is precious" since ancient times, and is deeply rooted in our cultural bloodline. We are well aware that if war breaks out, it will be seriously threatened and we will not be able to develop with peace of mind. Therefore, we have always been committed to maintaining world peace and stability, which is one of the reasons why China is highly respected in the international arena.
We are not the image of good old people. Although we stand for peace, we are not afraid of war. In the face of aggression by the enemy, we have taken resolute action to safeguard the sovereignty and dignity of our country. We firmly believe that "sovereignty is not negotiable" is our bottom-line principle in international affairs.
In order to ensure that *** does not experience the humiliation of modern times again, we must maintain a strong national defense force. In the face of unknown dangers, we will make full preparations in advance to ensure the security and stability of the country. The building of national defense capability is our top priority, and we will spare no effort to strengthen our military strength and ensure the country's long-term peace and stability.
China's combat readiness is divided into four levels according to the degree of the incident, of which the first level of readiness is the highest level, and once it is activated, it means that the whole country has entered a critical moment when all the people are soldiers. At this level, the state mobilizes all manpower and material resources, and the personnel of the whole country must be ready to fight at any time. This usually occurs when there is a war or a serious threat*** event, such as a serious natural disaster or disease.
For example, when faced with a sudden epidemic, the state issued a directive for first-level preparedness. The nation's medical forces were rapidly assembled, countless medical vehicles drove to the epidemic areas, mobile hospitals were quickly established, and PLA soldiers rushed to the front line, while the people of the whole country consciously quarantined and cooperated in the fight against the epidemic. This transfer not only amazed the outside world, but also demonstrated China's organizational skills and spirit of unity.
The issuance of the Level 1 Readiness Directive means that the country faces a serious threat that could threaten China's survival. At such a critical moment, the Chinese people will put aside all their suspicions and unite to jointly resist external threats. Although first-level preparation for war is not common, it has appeared six times since the founding of New China, and each time it is an urgent moment in the face of the country's life and death.
China first activated Level 1 readiness in 1950, when the Korean War broke out and the U.S. coalition extended the war to northeastern China. In the face of a menacing U.S. military, China knows that sitting on the sidelines will lead to a rapid rout of North Korea, and that it itself will become the next target of the U.S. military.
Although China was still in a difficult period after the civil war, which had just been founded, and its national strength was relatively weak, it had to take decisive action in the face of the threat. Although far inferior to the United States in terms of equipment and economic strength, China is determined to defend its homeland without fear of a strong enemy. Therefore, China chose to send troops, and 300,000 volunteers crossed the Yalu River and marched to the Korean region to participate in the battle to resist US aggression and aid Korea.
This war was the first major test facing New China since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and it was also a war that must be won. China's launch of the first level of combat readiness means that the whole country is united in its efforts. Despite the huge disparity in the strength of the US military, the Chinese people bravely resisted the enemy, and after three years of hard fighting, they finally won a complete victory in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
The victory in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea not only defended the DPRK but also strengthened the confidence and pride of the Chinese people. China's first-class combat readiness is not only a military operation, but also a manifestation of the national will, showing the spirit of unity, courage and fearlessness of the Chinese people.
After the end of the Korean War, the United States was obsessed with defeat and looked for an opportunity to fight back. Chiang Kai-shek, who had fled to Taiwan, became their new target, and with the support of the United States, they tried to retake the mainland. Chiang Kai-shek's attempt was resolutely blocked by Chinese mainland troops on Kinmen Island.
In 1957, Chiang Kai-shek sent a large number of troops and artillery to Kinmen Island, which made the situation in the Taiwan Strait increasingly tense. Faced with this situation, China immediately convened a meeting to study coping strategies.
At the meeting, ** put forward the strategy of "directly to Chiang, indirectly to the United States". Immediately, the Fuzhou area activated the first level of combat readiness and locked the combat target on Kinmen Island. This decision led to the famous shelling of Kinmen Island in history.
In August 1958, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) carried out 42 consecutive days of artillery bombardment on Kinmen Island, defeating Chiang Kai-shek's troops on the island and abandoning their armor. This action not only dealt a blow to the arrogance of Chiang Kai-shek and the United States, but also prevented the United States from attempting to defeat China.
Although it is possible that China will continue to launch attacks on the island of Taiwan at this time, after shattering the enemy's intentions, China has chosen to hold back for the time being, showing its goodwill and restraint. This successful artillery operation not only stabilized the situation in the Taiwan Strait, but also demonstrated China's determination and strength.
Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, there have been two very important self-defense and counterattack wars: the Zhenbao Island self-defense counterattack in 1969 and the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam in 1979. In these two self-defense counterattacks, the CCP issued a directive on first-level combat readiness, which is also the third and fourth first-level combat readiness activation in China's history.
The 1969 Zhenbao Island Self-Defense Counterattack was due to the deterioration of relations between China and the Soviet Union at that time due to the direction of the problem, and the Soviet Union openly sent troops to attack Zhenbao Island, which posed a serious threat to the Chinese people. The CCP immediately issued an order for first-class combat readiness and sent a large number of troops to Zhenbao Island to confront the Soviet army. After a hard struggle, China finally drove the Soviet troops out of the boundaries of Zhenbao Island.
And the 1979 self-defense counterattack against Vietnam was also related to the Soviet Union. At that time, the Soviet Union instigated Vietnam to antagonize China, while Vietnam accepted China's aid, while adopting a hostile attitude towards China, frequently causing incidents on the Sino-Vietnamese border. China had to send troops to fight back in self-defense.
In this campaign, the first level of combat readiness was not only against Vietnam, but also against the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was close to northeastern China, and China would face a serious threat if the Soviet Union supported Vietnam in the Sino-Vietnamese War. Therefore, ** ordered the entire territory of the Northeast and the surrounding areas to enter a state of first-class combat readiness, monitoring the actions of the USSR at all times.
Although the war did not last long, it ended with a Chinese victory, making it difficult for Vietnam to return to the level it was then. These two self-defense counterattacks not only demonstrated China's determination and strength, but also demonstrated China's will and firm stance on self-defense in the international community.
The first few first-level preparations took place during the war period as the last guarantee of the war, but with the increase of China's strength, the countries of the world gradually moved towards peace, and the wars in the outside world gradually decreased. The last two first-class preparations took place on the political stage.
In 1976, the great leader *** unfortunately passed away, and at this time, the eyes of the outside world were always on China. In order to ensure a smooth transition of power in China after his death without foreign interference, the fifth directive on first-level preparation for war was issued. This initiative is an important measure at the political level to prevent foreign interference.
In 1996, the Taiwan issue became the focus of China's political scene. At that time, Taiwan's new leader publicly expressed his support for Taiwan's independence, and his close cooperation with the United States triggered a crisis in the Taiwan Strait. China was forced to act again in order to preserve the unity and territorial integrity of the country.
In the face of provocations by the United States and the Taiwan authorities, China has resolutely launched first-level war preparations. This move is not a rash move, but is based on a strong commitment to national interests and security. The squadron was urgently deployed, demonstrating strong combat readiness to ensure that the enemy's ambitions could not succeed.
Looking back at the history of the People's Republic of China, we can see that when the country was facing a crisis, the feat of national mobilization and nationwide mobilization under the leadership of the Communist Party of China demonstrated the unity and cohesion of the Chinese people at every level. This cohesion is not only the source of China's development, but also the result of the correct leadership of the Communist Party of China.
With the development of China, the threshold for the issuance of first-level combat preparation directives has also been raised. This reflects that modern China is no longer the country that was easily bullied as it was when it was first founded. China's development has brought strong confidence and self-confidence, which is the result of the joint efforts of all Chinese people and the result of the correct leadership of the Communist Party of China for a long time.
Although China is still facing many challenges and difficulties, compared with the poverty and whiteness of the country when it was first founded, China has now achieved a great leap forward in becoming self-reliant, prosperous and strong. We are also well aware that the construction of the motherland will never stop, and development will always require unremitting efforts and struggle.
May China get better and better, and may we never again have the need to launch a first-class war readiness. This is the wish of every Chinese and the goal of our joint efforts. Let us continue to forge ahead in unity and work hard to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!
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