At the beginning of 1979, in the face of the repeated border violations of the Le Duan regime and the sacrifice of our innocent compatriots, China** chose to ignore it, despite repeated solemn statements.
When we could not bear it any longer, we took a counterattack in self-defense, and in February we fought back against Vietnam and finally won the victory. However, post-war bilateral relations plummeted to freezing point.
A few months later, a turning point came when Hoang Van Huan, vice chairman of Vietnam's State Council, made a difficult and secret arrival in China. Subsequently, the international shock was announced, and Vietnam announced the defection of senior Hoang Van Huan, followed by the deprivation of his position and party membership, as well as a global verdict in the name of "treason", announcing the death sentence.
Why did Vietnamese veteran Hoang Van Huan resolutely cross the Sino-Vietnamese border at a time of state disputes? Behind this is the profound imprint of his personal history. As an elite member of Vietnam, he witnessed the close subordination and friendship between Vietnam and China in the past.
In the sixties and seventies of the last century, Vietnam embarked on the road of expansion, and rifts between the two countries gradually emerged. Hoang Van Huan was well aware of China's generosity in aid to Vietnam, and he was worried about the resumption of war, so as a revolutionary hero, he chose to stand up and try to maintain the peaceful bond between the two countries.
In 1905, Hoang Van Huan made his mark in the scholarly family of An Ngai Province, Vietnam. His father, a tenacious private school teacher, traveled to teach in other places in order to support his family, only to return home for a short rest on holidays, and then embarked on a journey again.
Under the influence of his father, Huang Wenhuan was diligent and studious, strict with himself wherever he was, and learned fluent Chinese from his maternal grandfather. However, the gloom of Vietnamese society shrouded him, the iron-fisted rule of the French colonizers controlled the political and economic power of Vietnam, and the Vietnamese people, under the protection of weakness, became colonized second-class citizens, forced to grovel to the French, their homes were shattered, and people were displaced.
When witnessing the motherland falling into the haze of colonization, Huang Wenhuan ignited a blazing fire of resistance in his heart. He dreamed of driving his compatriots, expelling the French invaders, and rebuilding his homeland.
In 1925, when the turning point of history quietly came, Hoang Van Huan learned that Ho Chi Minh, the standard-bearer of the Vietnamese revolution, had set up a revolutionary academy in Guangzhou, which was specially designed to train Vietnam's future fighters and provide talents for the cause of liberation.
Respect for Ho Chi Minh is like the light of dawn, illuminating the darkness of Vietnam. Deeply inspired, Hoang Van Huan decided to go to China to receive training, and with what he had learned, he unswervingly threw himself into the torrent of the Vietnamese revolution.
In 1926, Hoang Van Huan, a hot-blooded young man, was dragged from Vietnam to Guangzhou by the revolutionary forces, and entered the youth revolutionary training base, the spark of knowledge founded by Ho Chi Minh himself.
His energy and enthusiasm made Ho Chi Minh look out for him and have high hopes for him. Due to Hoang Van Huan's linguistic talent, Ho Chi Minh did not hesitate to entrust him with the important task of liaising with his Vietnamese compatriots.
Living up to the trust, Huang Wenhuan successfully completed the mission with outstanding performance. This period of study and life in Guangzhou was like a light in the darkness, illuminating his revolutionary road, imprinted in his heart, and becoming an eternal memory.
He fondly recalled: "The first time I set foot in China and devoted myself to the revolutionary study journey, I was both nervous and excited, just like a walker in the night, suddenly seeing the light and moving forward quickly. ”
Hoang Van Huan was ordered to return to China the following year to bring back to Vietnam the revolutionary spark of his studies in Guangzhou, and his theory and practice injected strong impetus into the Vietnamese revolution, and in 1930, he made history with Ho Chi Minh and founded the pioneering Communist Party of Vietnam, becoming one of the founders.
Subsequently, he traveled to Nanjing, Changsha, Kunming and other places, experienced the rise of the Communist Party of China, and made friends with the core figures of the Chinese revolution. On October 1, 1949, when the proclamation of Tiananmen Square shook the world, and at the same time, when the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was facing challenges, Ho Chi Minh and Hoang Van Huan traveled to Beijing to seek the strong support of their Chinese comrades-in-arms.
In Beijing, the leaders of the country warmly welcomed the close partners of the neighboring countries with the highest standard banquet. Despite China's own difficult situation, it selflessly provided all-round support to Vietnam, including **, supplies and strategic advice, which deeply touched Ho Chi Minh and Hoang Van Huan and his party.
In view of the critical juncture of Vietnam's anti-French struggle, Vietnam has the foresight to appoint Hoang Van Huan as its ambassador to China, in charge of close liaison between China and Vietnam. Hoang Van Huan was humble and eager to work, and he took the initiative to communicate with diplomatic representatives of other countries, actively promote Vietnam's position, and seek cooperation and assistance.
During his seven years in China, Hoang Van Huan, with his outstanding diplomatic skills, witnessed China's continuous dispatch of advisers and technical forces to help Vietnam win the final victory in the War of Resistance against France.
At a time when the Chinese are facing their own challenges, we have generously provided economic and military support to Vietnam, and this selfless assistance deeply touched Hoang Van Huan. In 1965, Ho Chi Minh's health declined, and Le Duan took the opportunity to gradually take control of the core affairs of the Vietnamese Party and cultivate his own cronies.
In 1969, Ho Chi Minh's death sparked a transfer of power, and Le Duan defied his wishes to become the supreme leader of North Vietnam's new generation. However, Lê Duan's expansion of power drew dissent from within the party, and he sought to squeeze out the senators in order to consolidate his position.
When Huang Wenhuan presided over foreign affairs activities, his figure was often cleverly concealed in news reports, and his name was rarely mentioned, reflecting Le Duan's methods and strategies.
Unable to hide his inner prejudices, Le Duan openly made his secret hostility toward China open, and his arrogance prompted him to set off an anti-China storm at home. He frequently exaggerated the threat of China and carried out a series of actions against overseas Chinese, disturbing their tranquility and forcing many overseas Chinese to return to the embrace of the motherland.
What is worse is that he has instigated disputes along the Sino-Vietnamese border, harmed innocent civilians, ignored historical facts and Vietnam's earlier recognition of the Dongsha and Xisha Islands as belonging to China, and brazenly invaded and occupied the Nansha Islands.
In the face of Li Duan's provocation, Huang Wenhuan resolutely confronted in the meeting, which caused him to be jealous. In 1976, Le Duan expelled Hoang Van Huan from the Politburo and the ** Committee at the Viet Cong Congress on the pretext of "health reasons" and retained only the symbolic position of vice chairman of the National Assembly, and since then, Hoang Van Huan has lost his actual power.
Although Lai Duan was suspicious of Huang Wenhuan, he adopted close surveillance measures, such as sending people to follow him, installing listening devices, restricting his public appearance, and even trying to divert attention through border clashes.
In the counterattack in 1979, our army overwhelmingly defeated the Vietnamese army and smashed Le Duan's false victory statement. In the face of Le Duan's provocation, Huang Wenhuan, as a symbol of Sino-Vietnamese friendship, is not afraid of power, at the victory exhibition, he was dressed in a Chinese ** suit, wearing a military hat, with a silent ** action, directly challenging Le Duan's anti-China strategy.
His courageous actions demonstrated his commitment to truth and friendship.
At the critical juncture after the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, Le Duan used his power to suppress others and pushed Vietnam to make a resolution against China. Faced with possible dangers, Hoang Van Huan realized that staying in Vietnam would no avail, and might even be conspired against.
So, he strengthened his determination to leave. That summer, Huang Wenhuan fell into the predicament of a high fever that did not heal, and despite the doctor's best efforts to diagnose and treat him, his condition did not improve. Accompanied by the staff, he stepped into a large medical facility in search of answers.
After a comprehensive examination by experts, it was revealed that the dark spots on Huang Wenhuan's lungs were suspected to be tuberculosis. In view of the limited medical resources in Vietnam, they suggested that Hoang Van Huan go to East Germany, where the medical treatment is developed, for in-depth research**.
East Germany, the Cold War-era socialist partner, received a lot of Soviet aid and had far better medical conditions than Vietnam. This suggestion ignited Huang Wenhuan's hope of escaping from Li Duan's control.
After much deliberation, he began a well-planned escape plan.
In early summer, Huang Wenhuan's hopes of seeking ** from East Germany were ignited, but Le Duan was still apprehensive and sent a secretary and doctor to accompany him to ensure that his whereabouts were controlled.
Subsequently, Huang Wenhuan boarded the plane with the team and made a stop in Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan. Realizing that he might lose the chance to escape, he cleverly offered a short break in Karachi on the grounds that he was physically tired.
When the companions saw this, they believed it and agreed. After dinner, the doctor finished the injection and went back to his room to rest. However, as night fell, Huang Wenhuan quietly left the hotel and secretly arrived at the Chinese Consulate General in Karachi with the help of a taxi.
After arriving at the Consulate General, Huang Wenhuan poured out his predicament and sought China's assistance with great anticipation. The Consulate General quickly reported the matter to China, and China attached great importance to it, and the deputy minister of the International Liaison Department of the Central Committee went to Karachi in person to escort Huang Wenhuan back to Beijing.
The next night, after completing the medical procedure as usual, Huang Wenhuan appeared at the door of the hotel, saw the car of China's **, and successfully embarked on the flight to Beijing. After arriving in the capital, the leader personally met with Huang Wenhuan and gave him full support for his deep proximity to China.
Li Duan was furious at Huang Wenhuan's secret escape and publicly called for repentance. In order to save face, Le Duan took drastic measures, announcing his expulsion from the party and symbolically sentencing him to death in the form of a "trial in absentia".
Just a few days after in Beijing, Huang Wenhuan was unfortunately admitted to the hospital, and after a comprehensive examination, a painful fact was revealed - his disease was not tuberculosis, but advanced lung cancer.
However, in the face of a desperate situation, the Chinese people did not abandon him. Under the careful work of the medical team, they first took radiotherapy as the lead, supplemented by precious bear bile, etc., and gradually reduced Huang Wenhuan's tumor, and the size of the lump was reduced to less than 6x5cm.
Subsequently, ** invited the president of the Japan Cancer Hospital and authoritative experts in the field of lung cancer diagnosis and treatment to jointly diagnose and go all out to fight the disease.
On September 5th, Huang Wenhuan, who was born in the same month as ***, underwent surgery presided over by the president of Beijing 301 Hospital.
Subsequently, ** personally received and feasted Huang Wenhuan in Diaoyutai to express his deep concern for him. Huang Wenhuan responded gratefully: "Under the careful treatment of the Chinese people, I have gradually become better.
During my time in Qingdao, I longed to take a dip in the water, but the doctor's caution allowed me to come to my senses. At the same time, I would like to take this opportunity to explain to you the current situation in Vietnam: the Le Duan clique is trying to expand its power against the wishes of President Ho Chi Minh and invade Cambodia and Laos, which is undoubtedly a manifestation of hegemonism.
Since the War of Resistance Against France and the United States, our people are in urgent need of peaceful development and cannot always rely on external assistance to promote national construction. I am confident that the Vietnamese people will win victory in the struggle. ”
At the end of the 80s of the 20th century, with the change of the political situation in Vietnam, Sino-Vietnamese relations gradually eased. Vietnam's official attitude has changed subtly, acceding to Hoang Van Huan's family's request for a visit.
Vietnam's General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh had the intention of vending Hoang Van Huan's name, but due to problems left over from history, the process was difficult. In 1991, Huang Wenhuan died of illness in Beijing due to a long-term illness, and his wish before his death was deeply touching: half of the ashes returned to the source of the Red River in the motherland and drifted to Vietnam with the river; The other half will remain in China forever, expressing his deep attachment and gratitude to the CCP and the Chinese people.
His death was mourned by the Party and the state at a memorial service of the highest standard, and the leaders personally attended to commemorate his legendary revolutionary career.
After more than 30 years of time, Vietnam today may have forgotten a Chinese pioneer who made significant contributions to them - Hoang Van Huan. However, his dedication is remembered in the hearts of the Chinese people, and he is an eternal bridge connecting the friendship between the Chinese and Vietnamese peoples, and is deeply respected by the Chinese people and is known as eternal"Old friends"。