Before the United Nations General Assembly, ** temporarily added an ending, ** very much agreed.
On 9 April 1974, the sixth special session of the United Nations General Assembly will begin in New York. This is the first important meeting that a delegation has been sent to attend since the People's Republic of China resumed its permanent seat in the United Nations in 1971, so the selection of the head of the delegation is particularly crucial.
** Ordered to undertake important diplomatic tasks in times of crisis. However, due to the fact that *** is unable to travel long distances due to illness, and diplomatic talents like Qiao Guanhua, although they are outstanding, lack sufficient leadership, therefore, ** leaders must find the most suitable person to prepare for the United Nations General Assembly as soon as possible.
Among the many candidates, **chose *** Although *** does not have extensive diplomatic experience, his quick thinking and ability to handle things calmly make him the most suitable candidate.
** chose the right Wang Hairong and asked her to convey his opinion on letting *** serve as the head of the delegation, and *** wrote a report for instructions. The report was adopted, and the Politburo meeting discussed the selection of the delegation, and the majority was in favor of *** as the head of the delegation, but there were still a few against it.
The meeting was inconclusive.
**Approved on the *** report and sent it to *** directly stating that ** should attend the UN General Assembly, which was his proposal. After discussion at the Politburo meeting, ** was confirmed as the head of the delegation.
Subsequently, the focus of work gradually shifted to the preparation of the General Assembly. At the first meeting held in the Garden Village residence, ** said that he would clearly tell the world China's foreign policy and position, and stressed that the speech should be written in accordance with the foreign policy speech of ***, focusing on the theory of "three worlds".
Qiao Guanhua asked how to prepare, ** suggested that a good speech should be needed first. When he was over seventy years old, he began to carefully revise and discuss the draft of the speech with the staff of ***.
It is worth mentioning that ** was once proposed"Three worlds"theories. On February 22, 1974, when he met with Kaunda, Zambia, he divided the world for the first time into three classes: "The United States and the Soviet Union are the first world, Japan and Europe and other countries are the second world, and we and China, and other Asian, African, and Latin American countries, belong to the third world."
The first world has more nuclear ** and wealth, while the second world, although it does not have as many nuclear ** and wealth, still surpasses the third world in strength. ”
Thanks to the joint efforts of everyone, a complete version of the speech was finally born. However, after reading it, I felt that something was still missing. "I think at the end, we need to add something about determination. ”
Then, with a stroke of his pen, he wrote: "China promises not to be a superpower and not to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries." If we go against our original intention in the future development, we ask the people of the world and the Chinese people to help us correct it. ”
**'s words are bold and firm, and although it is a little worrying, he resolutely tells everyone, "Write it like this, you don't need to change it." ”
On April 4, ** expressed great approval of this speech, which had been revised six times, and personally gave instructions. Two days later, he led a Chinese delegation to the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly.
When *** made an exception and showed up at the airport to see him off, the whole world was watching closely the arrival of the Chinese delegation. On April 7, the special plane arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, ** appeared in front of the international community for the first time, attracting countless flashing lights to chase.
On 9 April, the sixth special session of the United Nations General Assembly was grandly opened, and a struggle without gunpowder officially began.
** Stepping onto the podium on April 10 with a firm pace, he calmly looked around the foreign delegates in the audience and explained to the world"Three worlds"Theory.
He noted that the United States and the USSR were the first world, trying to dominate the globe, trying to bring developing countries under their control. His remarks embarrassed the representatives of the United States and the Soviet Union.
** Continuing with a Sichuan accent, he pointed out that the two superpowers are the greatest exploiters and oppressors in the international community today, and their rivalry has led to war, and as long as imperialism exists, the world will not be at peace.
** Make it clear that China is a socialist country, a developing country, and belongs to the third world. He stressed that China has no intention of becoming a superpower and opposes any attempt to assert hegemony.
His speech has been widely praised by third world countries, but it has also aroused doubts from some Western countries. Gromyko, the head of the Soviet Union, also acted after the meeting, trying to interfere in the matter.
However, diplomats from many developing countries are grateful for their support and are shaking hands with everyone one by one.
Gromyko walked in with members of the Soviet delegation, and as if he did not see us, he swaggered past us. It's infuriating, but I'm not going to give him a look.
I didn't squint and continued to talk to the person next to me, completely ignoring him. Gromyko was frustrated, he was not reconciled and decided to take the initiative. He walked up to me, "Hello, comrade." ”
His voice interrupted the conversation of the others, and everyone dared not speak out. I casually raised my hand, without even a smile on my face, "Hello, Comrade Gromyko. ”
Gromyko was so embarrassed that he "complimented" me with a smile, "*Comrade, we have just listened to your speech, and I have to say that your speech is really good. ”
Comrade Gromyko, thank you for your appreciation. I am simply expressing my views from the standpoint of a Communist, seeking truth from facts. Gromyko's face deteriorated, and he seemed reluctant to pretend any longer, "*Comrade, although your speech is excellent, your height seems to make you a little short. ”
The Chinese delegation's complexion immediately deteriorated, and Gromyko looked triumphant. Everyone present looked at the provocative Gromyko in silence, the *** chief of a country, and it was so uneducated to say such a useless personal attack.
Everyone thought *** would be displeased, but he smiled and hugged Gromyko with his arms. Then, he stretched out his right hand and patted Gromyko's buttocks, "Comrade Gromyko, are you serious?" ”
Through the position of the hand clap, you can see that ** is secretly telling everyone that what Gromyko said is an empty word. This action made everyone present laugh, and Gromyko's face turned blue and red for a while, and then left the lounge with anger.
On April 19, ** led the Chinese delegation back to China smoothly, and ** came to the airport again to greet him, just like when he left.
At the United Nations General Assembly, ** showed its unique diplomatic style of "combining rigidity and softness", and won praise from all over the world. Since then, he has appeared more and more on major diplomatic occasions.
Although the West always jokes about his height, he doesn't care, and even begins to laugh at himself, saying that as long as he is a "little man", he is not afraid of the sky falling.
Of course, despite the humor in his words, his approach to diplomacy has always been a combination of rigidity and softness, and to the point. This is on full display in his diplomatic game with the United States.
In 1979, U.S. Secretary of State Vance visited China and received him personally. He showed the United States China's goodwill, saying that the benefits of establishing diplomatic relations between China and the United States are far more than billions of dollars, but tens of billions or hundreds of billions.
At the same time, he also firmly stated that Taiwan will always be a part of China, and the United States should permanently cancel sales to Taiwan**.
On August 21, 1980, the famous Italian journalist Farage conducted an exclusive interview with *** on the political issues at that time. Farage was known for his sharp words and sharp questions, and even Kissinger once said, "She bankrupted me completely." ”
However, in the face of her sharp questions, she did not hide it, was frank and intelligent, and successfully resolved them one by one. Two years later, during his visit to China, Kissinger also mentioned the interview: "I watched your conversation with Farage, and you were the only one who won the conversation with her. ”
In 1985, Farage was mentioned again, stating that he had a conversation with her for seven or eight hours, and that she gave him many difficult questions to answer, but that he eventually passed the "test."
With this successful experience, **'s diplomatic career will never again encounter problems that he cannot solve.
In 1982, talks with Margaret Thatcher, the British "Iron Lady", attracted attention. Prior to this, Margaret Thatcher had understood China's determination to reclaim Hong Kong, but hoped that Britain would retain de facto jurisdiction over Hong Kong after the return of sovereignty to China.
However, ** made it clear that China will not negotiate on sovereignty issues because there is not the slightest room for manoeuvre. "Hong Kong is China's territory, and we must take it back," he said.
If Hong Kong cannot be recovered in 1997, China will not be able to account for its ...... to the people of Chinese and the world”
A summit meeting with Margaret Thatcher firmly indicated that if someone creates chaos in Hong Kong, China will have to reconsider when and how to take Hong Kong back.
In this negotiation, Margaret Thatcher has been at a disadvantage, and her plans have been rejected one by one. In the end, Margaret Thatcher had to accept defeat. On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong returned to the motherland, but unfortunately, we were not able to witness this historic moment in person.
On February 19, 1997, ** died in Beijing at the age of 93.