September 9, 1976, is the darkest day for all Chinese people. Because on this day, Chairman Mao Zedong, the great leader of the Chinese people, stopped breathing and left the Chinese people he loved forever.
After the news of Mao Zedong's death came out, it caused a shock in the international community.
Whether it is socialist countries such as North Korea, Romania , or Western capitalist countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, or Pakistan , Tanzania and other Asian third world countries, they have held various forms of memorial activities to mourn the great leader of the Chinese people.
Although the social systems and ideologies of these countries are different and have different positions in international affairs, they are obvious to all the great achievements made by Mao Zedong for the Chinese people and the people of the world, as well as his huge influence in the hearts of the people of the world.
"Only one Mao Zedong can be produced in a thousand years"
After Mao Zedong's death, the solemn and enthusiastic memorial activities in the international community have never appeared when the head of state died. Leaders of many countries have issued statements, speeches, and sent condolence messages; some original international conferences have also changed the agenda and mourned Mao Zedong's death as part of the conference content; TV stations and radio stations in many countries have also interrupted the original program and instead focused on reporting Mao Zedong's memorial activities, publishing comments and articles introducing Mao Zedong's deeds and praising Mao Zedong;
The masses in many countries have also spontaneously organized to mourn and miss Mao Zedong in various ways.
According to incomplete statistics, after Mao Zedong's death, China received condolences or letters from condolences from 123 governments or political parties. Leaders of 105 countries came to the Chinese Embassy to pay their condolences, and 53 countries lowered the flag at half-mast for Mao Zedong's death.
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Bandaranaik After witnessing the reactions of countries around the world to Mao Zedong's death, he sighed with emotion: "From the statements of leaders of the world, we can see that Mao Zedong's image on the international stage is so great!"
and Pakistani President Bhutto said: "In a century, perhaps only one person can be produced in a thousand years. They occupied the stage and wrote the chapters of history with the inspiration of genius. There is no doubt that Mao Zedong is the giant among giants..."
When Mao Zedong died, most socialist countries except the Soviet Union maintained a friendly relationship with China.
These countries have always had extensive cooperation with China in the fields of economy, politics, military, culture, etc., and they are ideologically consistent with each other. The New China, led by Mao Zedong, has provided excessive assistance to their development and construction facilities.
Therefore, after Mao Zedong's death, all of these countries praised Mao Zedong's revolutionary career and internationalist spirit, praised the deep friendship between the two sides and Mao Zedong's contribution to the international communist movement.
Korean Workers' Party Central Committee General Secretary Kim Il-sung highly praised Mao Zedong's life in his condolence message. He pointed out that Mao Zedong's greatest historical achievements were "establishing the first country in Chinese history with the dictatorship of the proletariat - the People's Republic of China, and leading the Chinese people's socialist revolution and socialist construction, making China a socialist power.
In a condolence message sent, the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Vietnam said that Mao Zedong was "an outstanding revolutionary activist who fought for the revolution throughout his life, and turned the "poor and white" old China into a powerful new socialist China with modern industry, modern agriculture and modern science and technology. "
Mao Zedong stood on the front line of opposing hegemony throughout his life, actively supporting the independence struggle of all ethnic groups, which is unforgettable to the people of the world.
Romanian Vice Prime Minister Ledulescu said in his condolence message: "Mao Zedong's life has always been intertwined with the glorious battle process of opposing imperialism and reactionary forces in China. He contributed his life to the liberation struggle and the proletarian revolutionary cause of the oppressed people all over the world!"
The news of Mao Zedong's death also caused a huge shock in the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Most of these countries have gained independence from the mid-20th century, and after the vigorous development of the global national liberation movement, in these countries, in order to eliminate the remnants of colonialism, develop the national economy and consolidate political independence, the New China led by Mao Zedong gave these countries great support.
Mao Zedong always insisted that the assistance to Asian, African and Latin America did not have any additional conditions, nor did he do not have any privileges, but established equal diplomatic relations with these countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
With this, Mao Zedong won the deep friendship and love between the countries and peoples of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
After Mao Zedong's death, dozens of Asian, African and Latin American countries, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Egypt, , Tanzania, Tunisia, announced the national low-mast mourning, and used extra-large font titles and full pages to publish related reports on Mao Zedong's death in the most important newspapers in China.
Congo and other countries also stipulate that September 9th of each year will be designated as the anniversary of Mao Zedong's death, and commemorative activities will be held nationwide.
Mao Zedong's status and influence in the hearts of the people of the third world countries are inseparable from his consistent spirit of internationalism and his deep sympathy and sincere support for the Asian, African and Latin American nations.
In the hearts of the oppressed people all over the world, Mao Zedong has an incomparable lofty status. Therefore, when he passed away, it aroused deep condolences from these third world countries and peoples.
Western countries' evaluation of Mao Zedong
Historically, China has been humiliated and exploited by Western capitalist countries. After the founding of New China, due to the differences in social systems and ideological differences, the exchanges between New China and Western capitalist countries were also full of ups and downs.
However, under the leadership of the first generation of leadership such as Mao Zedong, New China formed a diplomatic breakthrough of "one line, a large area" and became a vital force on the international stage.
After the news of Mao Zedong's death came out, the first reaction of the heads of Western countries was: "Due to the death of Chairman Mao Zedong, a lighthouse of human thought has been extinguished."
Mao Zedong's greatness was first manifested in his ending the fragmented situation of old China and creating an independent new China. This is also Mao Zedong's great achievements to the Chinese people and outstanding contributions to the development of the world. Western countries cannot refuse to admit this.
French AFP wrote in the editorial: "Under Mao Zedong's leadership, the Chinese people have stood up, and China is no longer the sick man of East Asia shrouded by the shadows of hunger, floods, diseases and natural disasters ."
West German Social Democratic Party Chairman Brand said: "Mao Zedong is a person who frees China from economic suffering and makes it a world political factor with a huge impact."
Canada Prime Minister Trudeau said in his condolence message: "Although our social systems are different, I still think he is a great leader." Former Australian Prime Minister Whitlam believes that under Mao Zedong's leadership, "China is respected internationally, achieved stability at home, and China has emerged the cleanest and most effective government that has never been."
Mao Zedong is not only the founder of the new China, but also built a poor and weak old China into a socialist power with great international influence, which has also made many leaders of Western countries sincerely admire Mao Zedong.
After Mao Zedong's death, German politician Strauss published an article titled "The Days I Meet Mao".In the article, the German politician used "heart and engine" to describe Mao Zedong's significance to China, saying that Mao Zedong was "the heart and engine of the 800 million Chinese people."
Japanese Liberal Democratic Party MP Tadji Kuino was received three times by Mao Zedong. In the memorial article, the Japanese politician expressed his sincere admiration for Mao Zedong: "He has always stood in front of the people, shared weal and woe with the people, and continued to move forward to building a new country. I am deeply moved by this. China's revival is an immortal witness of his outstanding leadership over more than half a century."
Western countries generally believe that it was Mao Zedong who restrained the US-Soviet battle for hegemony and changed the contrast of world power, thus having a profound impact on the world situation.
For this, many important Western countries have seen the political leaders clearly. Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Miki therefore called Mao Zedong a "world politician who left great achievements in history."
and Takeo Miki share the same views, including British Prime Minister Callahan, Italian President Leonard, Danish Prime Minister Yeensen, Canadian Foreign Minister McKechin and others.
These Western politicians all believe that: "The death of Mao Zedong has caused the world to lose the greatest and most important politician, which is a major loss to China and even the world. The impact of Mao Zedong far exceeds national boundaries and has left a deep impression on the history of the people of the world."
former US President Nixon has visited China and has also held talks with Mao Zedong.
After Mao Zedong's death, he recalled the meeting between the two: "When I met him, I felt that his willpower was a physical characteristic. He used this quality to inspire his comrades to complete epic tasks like Long March , which also made him a seemingly invincible person."
Interpretation of the international community's mourning for Mao Zedong
History is the most fair referee. After Mao Zedong's death, countries around the world believed in their eulogies that Mao Zedong's death caused China to lose a person who "prestige and influence beyond a country's geographical and political scope, or even beyond a certain era."
The death of a Chinese leader has caused so many foreign leaders and people to mourn, which is the first time in world history.
What is particularly rare is that it is not only the mourning of Mao Zedong that is developing countries , but even the heads and people of developed Western countries have expressed their condolences for Mao Zedong's death in various ways.
Is the international community so solemnly mourning and praising Mao Zedong obviously beyond normal diplomatic etiquette? What is the reason?
In the eyes of third world countries, Mao Zedong was both a staunch patriot and a selfless internationalist. "Looking at the world with cold eyes, hot wind and rain sprinkling on the rivers and sky." Mao Zedong's life was always seeking freedom and liberation for the oppressed people of the world, and resolutely providing support to the people of Asia, Africa and Latin America for national liberation and safeguarding national independence. It also includes moral support and economic assistance.
After Mao Zedong's death, many leaders of countries that have received assistance from China believed that: "Mao Zedong's contribution to the whole world should be respected and praised by the whole world."
Benin President Kreku commented: "Chairman Mao Zedong's life has helped the whole mankind move towards these lofty goals and lofty ideas. Therefore, people of all countries in the world have deep gratitude and sincere respect for him."
Even some developed countries have to admit Mao Zedong's outstanding contribution to the whole world.
Italian President Leonard praised Mao Zedong for "being the decisive figure of the broadest movement of peoples of all countries to get rid of colonialism, bringing major changes to the world situation, and contributing to the opening of a new stage of human history."
Danish government praised Mao Zedong as "the symbol of the world's struggle against oppression and exploitation, and he is a symbol of human struggle for a valuable and happy life."
The victory of the Chinese revolution led by Mao Zedong pointed out the direction of struggle for many Third World countries that were exploited and oppressed by Western capitalist countries, and also established confidence in victory for them.
Many Third World countries have carefully studied and studied Mao Zedong Thought in order to learn and apply Mao Zedong's theory of people's war and gain the magic weapon of their own country's independence and liberation.
After Mao Zedong's death, the "Mali "Draft" published an article praising Mao Zedong's theory of "surrounding cities in the countryside and seizing power with armed forces" and "is the best guide for the people of colonies or semi-colonials, feudal or semi-feudal countries. This path will be the path that most people in the Third World must take", saying that Mao Zedong Thought is not only China's revolutionary norm, but also has a far-reaching impact on the world. "
For some Western countries, in the face of sharp confrontation between the two major military and political groups led by the United States and the Soviet Union, Mao Zedong has always made China an important peaceful force independent of the United States and the Soviet Union based on the long-term hegemony and power political struggle with the United States and the Soviet Union. This has also made Mao Zedong admired many Western countries.
The new China led by Mao Zedong changed the world's strength. The comparison of quantity maintained the balance of the triangle relationship between China, the United States and the Soviet Union, successfully restricted the war power, and profoundly affected the political landscape of the world.
Japan's " Daily News " compared the United States, the Soviet Union and China to the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu and Wu. "The China led by Chairman Mao seemed like in " Three Kingdoms ". Although he was at a disadvantage, he used strategies to deal with the two powerful countries of Wei and Wu, and raised China's status to a corner of the Three Kingdoms era of the United States, Soviet and China. "
As a Western country, Greek Higher Prince Karamanlis enthusiastically praised Mao Zedong for "leading the new China has become a balance factor between the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union.
He is undoubtedly one of the greatest figures of our time, and he has changed the balance of power on the world stage with his actions. "
and Greece also have common views, including Spain, Denmark, , Switzerland, and other Western countries. In the commemoration statement, the Spanish government said: "Mao Zedong made a decisive contribution to the current world situation. He balanced the fierce confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, reduced the power of war, and added the power of international peace. China's temperature and peace are the fundamental factors for world peace. ”
At a meeting to mourn Mao Zedong in Switzerland, a spokesperson for the Swiss government also enthusiastically praised Mao Zedong’s foreign policy: “ The Communist Party of China ’s new estimate of the world situation, the unswerving support for the just struggle for liberation and independence of the people of all countries, and unite all peace-loving forces to oppose the new war. All this is due to the basic line of China’s foreign policy formulated by Mao Zedong. ”
Mao Zedong’s personality charm
Mao Zedong was not only an outstanding revolutionary and politician, but also a poetic master who was proficient in Chinese traditional culture and full of personal charm.
His poems are magnificent, lofty, rich in imagination, full of revolutionary realism and romanticism spirit, and are loved by people all over the world.
French President Giscar Destan very much likes to read Mao Zedong’s poems. He once said in an interview: “Mao Zedong has a high prestige among French intellectuals, his articles are beautifully written, and his poems are very famous in France. ”
Thailand’s Sovereign newspaper praised Mao Zedong in an editorial: “It is a writer, philosopher, historian, writer and poet”, and New Zealand Newspaper praised Mao Zedong as “a far-reaching outstanding scholar and a romantic poet.” ”
In the hearts of all foreign friends who have seen Mao Zedong, Mao Zedong is a humorous and extraordinary leader with extraordinary personality charisma. Countless Western politicians hope to have the opportunity to be received by this legendary Chinese leader.
Danish Prime Minister Hartlin recalled his feelings when he first met Mao Zedong in his memorial article.
When Mao Zedong appeared in front of him, Hartlin was so excited that his hands trembled a little. He repeatedly told Mao Zedong: I feel "very happy and glorious" to see you.
Former US President Nixon also recalled his visit to China from February 21 to 29, 1976 after Mao Zedong's death. Although he was no longer the president, Mao Zedong, who was a seriously ill country, still met with Nixon according to the presidential specifications and talked with Nixon for one hour and 40 minutes.
During the meeting, Nixon quoted Mao Zedong's famous line "Nothing is difficult in the world, as long as you are willing to climb." Looking forward to the future Sino-US relations, Mao Zedong picked up the celadon tea cup on the tea table and signaled Nixon to also hold the tea cup. After the two clinked the cups, Mao Zedong said humorously: "We are old enemies across the sea for decades! It's not that enemies don't get together, we should have a drink for our enemies! I won't drink... But there is an old saying in China, "A gentleman's friendship is as light as water." There is no wine and water, we use water instead of wine - Cheers!"
Nixon once talked about the impression that Mao Zedong left on himself: "He also has a deep understanding of the objective reality of the world situation, and the new relationship established by China and the United States should be attributed to his far-sightedness."
After Mao Zedong's death, Nixon placed 10 statues of the politicians he admired the most in his library. The one in front was Mao Zedong wearing Zhongshan outfit, wearing round-mouthed cloth shoes, and sitting on the sofa.
It has been 47 years since Mao Zedong passed away, but many foreign friends still remember this leader of the Chinese people.
May 13, 2021, at a forum held in Beijing, Kayama, Ambassador to Namibia , said in a affectionate review of China's selfless help and full support for Africa for a long time: "If you don't know where you come from, you naturally don't know where you are going. Until today, Namibia and Africa are grateful to China and Chairman Mao Zedong."
December 26, 2021 is the 128th anniversary of Mao Zedong's birth. On this day, the Communist Party of Nepal specially published an article to commemorate the great leader of the Chinese people: "The essence of Mao Zedong Thought is "seeking truth from facts" and "independence and independence". I hope that under the guidance of Mao Zedong Thought, Nepal can also find a revolutionary path that conforms to the actual situation in Nepal, and achieve true national independence and national prosperity and stability."
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is an old friend of Mao Zedong. His evaluation of Mao Zedong may be more representative and objective. Therefore, I want to use Dr. Kissinger's evaluation of Mao Zedong as the end of this article:
" Mao Zedong's life is legendary... There is no external decoration to explain the sense of power that Mao Zedong exudes. My children talk about the 'trembling flow' in pop record artists, and I have to admit that I can't feel it at all. But Mao Zedong did emit the trembling flow of power, power and will ."
Reference:
People's Daily Online: "Mao Zedong's last meeting with Nixon in 1976: Cheers to his "enemy" across the sea"
Global Network: "Nepali people regard Mao Zedong as an idol"
