Historically, the border issue has been one of the most difficult issues for countries, and disputes over territorial ownership cover core interests such as sovereignty, interests and national dignity. For thousands of years, human beings have gone to great lengths to protect their land, and they have experienced bloody storms. However, during a border demarcation in 1962, China made the bizarre decision to transfer part of the Changbai Mountains to North Korea. Changbai Mountain has been a sacred mountain of the Manchu people in China since ancient times, containing rich historical and cultural heritage, and has been under the jurisdiction of China for a long time. In the context of that time, why did China make such a puzzling arrangement?
Perhaps, when we take a closer look at this history, we will find a more complex inside story, or some hidden interest, or for larger strategic considerations. However, what the truth is, we still need to explore step by step, let us embark on this historical journey, and solve this mystery together.
The midsummer sun shines on the Korean Peninsula, and Changbai Mountain is like a dragon on the backbone, overlooking this land. History weaves twists and turns, and legends about Changbai Mountain, the Central Plains Dynasty and Korea hover in people's hearts. Changbai Mountain is regarded as a mysterious and sacred birthplace, where feudal dynasties rose, and Korea was a vassal of the Central Plains Dynasty, or even directly ruled.
After the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, the Manchu emperors, in order to protect the mysterious power of Changbai Mountain, blocked the land and did not allow other ethnic groups to enter. The Qing court sent Mukden, the governor of Wula, to survey the terrain of China and North Korea and draw up a "panorama map of the imperial opinion", which attracted the attention of North Korea.
The king of Joseon sent his most loyal ministers to the Qing court to request the demarcation of the border, hoping that the Tianchi in the south of Changbai Mountain would be transferred to Korea. The minister took the excerpt and said passionately in the palace: "Changbai Mountain, the ancestor of all the mountains of the peninsula!" It is the birthplace of the North Road Spirit! "Every word is full of love for the homeland and awe for the mysterious Changbai Mountain.
The DPRK's request was answered, and the Qing Dynasty sent envoys and Korean representatives to erect boundary monuments at the confluence of the Yalu and Tumen rivers. The Yalu River and the Tumen River became the east-west dividing line of Changbai Mountain, Tianchi belonged to the Qing Dynasty in the north, and North Korea in the south, and Changbai Mountain became the boundary mountain between China and North Korea.
The morning sun shines on Changbai Mountain, and the depths are filled with mysterious tranquility. In the chaotic era, Changbai Mountain became a Korean settlement, which stemmed from the chaos after the Opium War. North Korea occupied the southern part of Changbai Mountain, and Qing ** acquiesced. China and North Korea demarcation unveiled a miracle.
During the Guangxu period, after the Sino-Japanese First Sino-Japanese War, the Qing court gave up the suzerainty of Korea, and Japan exchanged Changbai Mountain for China's acquiescence, and the "* Treaty" was signed. Japan has taken the Korean Peninsula, and border residents have poured into the disputed areas between China and North Korea to reclaim famine, and the situation is even more complicated. In 1945, Japan was defeated, Korea became independent, and the ownership of Changbai Mountain was inconclusive. With the outbreak of the Chinese Liberation War and the Korean War, the territorial issues between China and the DPRK have become more and more complicated.
In order to defend the strategic security of Northeast China, the Chinese People's Volunteers fought hard to enter the DPRK and stood shoulder to shoulder with the Korean People's Army. War is a matter of national dignity and a feat. Behind the warriors, everyone has a story. Young students give up the silence of the classroom for the future of the motherland, and resolute farmers leave their fields to defend their homeland and harvest a good harvest. Warriors who love their country have a passion for their homeland and a yearning for peace in their blood.
Someone once said: "Heroes have no words, but they can write magnificent mountains and rivers." "On the battlefield, they have no rhetoric, only unyielding will and firm faith. For the peace of the country, carry responsibility and honor, fight for freedom, and fight for the future.
A profound historical episode that took place in 1950, during the outbreak of the Korean War. In the international turmoil caused by the war on the peninsula, the United States-led joint invasion of North Korea plunged the world into crisis. However, China decided to send a valiant army of volunteers to support North Korea, writing a magnificent history.
When the volunteers arrived in North Korea, they not only carried out thrilling rescue operations, helped rebuild war-torn public places, houses, bridges and canals, but also passed on Chinese culture and taught knowledge and technology to the Korean people. Students and professors have also responded to the call to travel to North Korea to impart knowledge and technology. China's assistance to the DPRK is gratuitous, reflecting sincere friendship and paying silently, regardless of gains and losses.
Over time, the emotions of the volunteers and the Korean people merged, forming a bond of brotherhood. At the time of evacuation, the North Korean people reluctantly bid farewell, and their emotions blended, and the tragedy of life and death was parting.
However, in the mid-60s, the Soviet Union was at odds with China, and North Korea chose to support the Soviet Union in its difficult situation, and disagreements with China on the border issue. In 1962, ** led a delegation to North Korea to sign a boundary treaty, demarcating Changbai Mountain as the boundary mountain between the two countries, with China accounting for three-quarters and North Korea accounting for one-quarter.
The DPRK changed its position and tried to please the USSR by putting pressure on China to resolve the border issue. However, history has changed, and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 has dealt a blow to the North Korean economy. North Korea is again seeking help from China, which is also diverting the attention of the United States on the peninsula. This historical aid became the most beautiful chapter between the two countries, showing deep affection and sincere friendship.
Epilogue. In the long river of history, the long scroll of territorial disputes and friendship between China and North Korea has interwoven a complex and touching history. The question of the ownership of Changbai Mountain is an important point in this period of history, and the reason behind China's decision to allocate part of its territory to North Korea is helpless, but it is due to complex international political considerations.
This historical journey not only allows us to look back at the mysterious border behind Changbai Mountain, but also makes us feel the magnificent bravery of the Chinese volunteers in supporting North Korea. Those years witnessed the deep friendship between the two countries and the deep friendship between China and North Korea.
Nowadays, with the development and changes of the world, the relationship between China and the DPRK is also constantly evolving. Interaction between countries is always fraught with complexity, and the lessons of history and friendly exchanges have become important references to guide the future.
We need to draw wisdom from history, look at international relations with an open mind, treat each other as equals and respect each other. Only then will we be able to put aside prejudices and misconceptions and work together to build a better world.
Changbai Mountain is not only a sacred mountain for the Manchus in China, but also a witness to the friendship between China and North Korea. And this friendship will accompany the long river of history and forever flow in the hearts of the two peoples. Let us remember this history together, let the torch of friendship continue to burn, and let understanding and peace always be our common pursuit.