The situation is volatile and war is on the verge of breaking out. Although China has always maintained a peaceful attitude, today's global landscape is sinister and complex, and the slightest carelessness could lead to war.
How fortunate we are to be born in China, to live in an era of peace without war. But there is a global undercurrent, as some experts have pointed out: World War III could be a decade away or tomorrow.
This sentence makes people's hearts panic. After all, no one wants to endure constant fighting.
However, if war does come to China one day, there will be nine cities that we will defend to the death.
Why is that? Which 9 cities need to be protected?
Chinese Political and Cultural Center: Beijing.
Don't ask, come by yourself, don't pick, pick by yourself".
When foreign friends mention China, most people think of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.
Beijing has a profound cultural heritage and is a great testimony of the long history of Chinese civilization.
The Forbidden City, once known as the Forbidden City, is the world's best-preserved complex of wooden buildings. It contains many historical treasures and has made outstanding contributions in the field of archaeology.
The Great Wall is the greatest project in the history of our country. In ancient times, it was a barrier against enemy invasion and made immortal contributions to maintaining the stability of the people and protecting historical civilization.
Beijing's treasures are much more than that. Not only that, but it is also China's core political region, the "backbone" and "heart" of China. Even in today's international arena, it has a pivotal position that cannot be ignored.
As the capital of our country, major administrative bodies and national conferences are held in Beijing, and many large enterprises in our country also set up their headquarters here.
Therefore, culturally, politically and economically, Beijing is the first city that we need to protect.
China International Center: Guangzhou.
As early as the Han Dynasty, Guangzhou became an important starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, it had developed into one of the four major ports at that time.
In today's China, Guangzhou's development is no longer what it used to be, and it is one of the four first-tier cities today.
Why is Guangzhou China's international center?
This is because Guangzhou is an important transportation hub in South China, and it is also the southern gate between China and the outside world. Moreover, Guangzhou is also a treaty port that has never been closed in China for more than 2,000 years. Whether it is sea, land or air, Guangzhou is its international comprehensive transportation hub, so Guangzhou is destined to shoulder this important mission for the motherland. 。
As an important port in China, Guangzhou has made indelible contributions. Even the headquarters of the Southern Theater of Operations of our country is stationed here.
Therefore, Guangzhou not only has a close relationship with China's foreign countries, but also has extremely important military and strategic significance. It is a regional central city in South China and an important hub for transportation and communication in China, so it is our second city that needs to be protected.
China's financial capital: Shanghai.
As the largest international economic, financial and leading center in the Yangtze River Basin, Shanghai's importance to China cannot be ignored.
Not only that, with its superior geographical location, Shanghai is also an important shipping center in China. It has made outstanding contributions to the construction of logistics transmission and information services, and has provided rich experience and foundation for the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
Shanghai is located in the east of China, adjacent to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, China's two major economic provinces. The per capita GDP has been among the highest in the country all year round. It is the main driving force of China's economic development and is maintaining the stability of South China. It plays an important role in social stability and harmony.
As an international magic capital, it is less than 700 kilometers away from Japan in a straight line, and its geographical location is very special.
Moreover, Shanghai is also an important engine of our industrial capacity. Many national industries have been stationed in Shanghai. Once it is broken through, it will be a devastating blow to China's manufacturing industry.
When Japan invaded China, the first target they chose was Shanghai. Because they know that Shanghai is the economic lifeline of our country and the leading city in the Yangtze River Delta, and its status is extraordinary.
China's "Ministry of Equipment of the Republic": Shenyang.
As the largest city in Northeast China, Shenyang has very important resources that are conducive to national construction.
Even the capital of the Qing Dynasty before entering the customs was set in Shenyang. But in order to control the three northeastern provinces, Zhang Zuolin and his son firmly believe that as long as they can control Shenyang, the entire three northeastern provinces will also belong to them. This shows the importance of Shenyang in the entire Northeast region.
Not only that, Shenyang is located in Northeast Asia and the Bohai Rim Economic Circle. It is an industrial city, covering many heavy industries and processing industries, which provides a hardware foundation for the construction of our country.
Shenyang also has the largest civil airport and railway marshalling yard in Northeast China. With its unique geographical advantages and military strategic significance, Shenyang has a wide range of radiation power in the country.
Therefore, Shenyang also needs us to do our best to protect it.
China's major grain province and strategic base: Harbin.
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the civil war in China began, and everyone began to pay attention to the city of Harbin.
Because even during the war in Harbin, the grain production of the farmland was still sufficient. As the saying goes, "the people live on food". Only when the fighters have a full stomach can they have the strength to pick up the ** and fight. That's why.
According to statistics, in 2022 alone, Harbin's grain output will reach more than 25 billion kilograms, becoming a veritable major food province.
Not only that, Harbin is also located at the intersection of the Zhongchang Railway and the Middle Eastern Railway. It was an important gateway for China to the Soviet Union and North Manchuria, as well as an important strategic base.
Resolutely guard China's "north gate", protect China's "big granary", and effectively ensure China's food security, so that Harbin will become the fifth city in need of protection.
Leading city in the central region: Wuhan.
Since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, Wuhan has become the central city of the all-out anti-Japanese war, and under its heroic command, China has won many major victories.
Looking back on history, Wuhan played an extremely important role in China's agrarian revolution, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation.
Moreover, Wuhan is also a major shipping hub in China. From this city alone, air routes can reach five continents, and high-speed rail covers most of China.
Just as the mask storm hit in 2019, Wuhan has played a very important role in this fight and made indelible contributions to China and the world.
As an important manufacturing base in China, Wuhan plays an important leading role in the high-end industrial chain and has built a number of modern high-tech industrial bases with great international competitiveness.
China's logistics and transportation hub: Chongqing.
Chongqing, as a "mountain city", is surrounded by the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. It is also an important gateway connecting the Yangtze River Economic Belt to the western region.
Although Chongqing is surrounded by mountains, this has not hindered the transportation industry here. On the contrary, Chongqing has become the only national hub in the country that is compatible with the four models.
It is worth mentioning that Chongqing is blessed with a unique geographical location, and it is an easy place to defend and difficult to attack in terms of resisting enemy attacks. The surrounding mountains have become its most natural "shield".
Ancient city of Chinese culture: Xi'an.
As the ancient capital of China's six dynasties, Xi'an covers too much cultural heritage. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient city wall are all witnesses of China's history.
Moreover, Xi'an also connects many cities in the Guanzhong Plain, which can be said to play a role in connecting the past and the future.
It is also an extremely important transportation center. This is because it has several railways and highways that can connect major economic provinces such as Beijing and Shanghai. It is also of great significance to keep in touch with remote areas such as Xinjiang and Gansu.
As a result, Xi'an's influence in China is known as an important "polycentric" region in the Northwest Territories.
China's comprehensive transportation hub: Xuzhou.
Xuzhou borders the four major provinces of Shandong, Shandong, Henan and Anhui. It has the geographical advantages of two-way openness and north-south interconnection. Known as the "Five Provinces", it is an important transportation hub in China.
Since ancient times, Xuzhou has been known as the "key to the north" in the eyes of invaders. As long as Xuzhou is occupied, it is equivalent to opening the lock of the gate of North China.
Although Xuzhou is only a third-tier city, its strategic position in China is very important.
Today, Xuzhou has become an important node city of China's "Belt and Road" initiative.
Therefore, it is imperative to protect Xuzhou.
Conclusion. Every inch of land in China is very important and plays a unique and critical role in the entire Chinese plate.