On April 18, 1955, at the Asian-African Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia, Premier Zhou made an important report, which aroused widespread recognition from the participating countries. Sihanouk Sihanouk, who had just turned 33 at the time, was sitting below. She was completely attracted by Premier Zhou's personality charm and was full of curiosity about this emerging country. Although Cambodian New China did not establish diplomatic relations at that time, Premier Zhou warmly invited Sihanouk to visit China in the name of Chairman Mao. This invitation made Sihanouk overjoyed.
Premier Zhou
The Beginning of Friendship
Sihanouk, who accepted the invitation at the Bandung Conference , led a delegation to visit New China in the second year. On February 14, 1956, Premier Zhou and Marshal Chen Yi were waiting for Sihanouk, who had come from afar, at the Beijing Airport. When the special plane landed, Sihanouk walked quickly out of the plane and saw Premier Zhou. Finally, the two hugged each other. Later, accompanied by Premier Zhou, we came to Zhongnanhai . Chairman Mao was waiting for him here. He never expected that Chairman Mao was waiting in front of the door.
Chairman Mao and Sihanouk
When Sihanouk got off the car, he saw a burly old man with a kind face waiting at the door. Premier Zhou said to Sihanouk, that is Chairman Mao. After hearing these words, Sihanouk was shocked. He never imagined that a leader of a big country would greet him in such a noble way. For a moment, Sihanouk was speechless.
hurried up and expressed the highest respect to Chairman Mao with Cambodian's highest etiquette. On the way to Qinzheng Hall, Chairman Mao said to Sihanouk humorously: "I am the son of the people, but I feel honored to have a prince like you as a friend." This sentence surprised Sihanouk even more. He did not expect Chairman Mao to be so candid.
Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville’s visit was also fruitful. China provided Cambodia with more than 8 million pounds of free supplies, and also promised to help Cambodia build factories. After that, Sihanouk visited China and was cordially received by Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou every time.
Sudden coup
In early March 1970, Sihanouk was preparing to leave Cambodia to visit other countries. On this day, the crowd outside the airport warmly bid farewell to Sihanouk and handed over domestic political affairs to Lon Nol , who was the Prime Minister of Cambodia at the time. Brother shrimada processing. Sihanouk now would not have imagined that the two men would join forces to launch a coup more than ten days later and even depose himself.
Lon Nol
The first country Sihanouk visited was France. France and Cambodia have deep historical connections. Many problems in Cambodia are related to France. During Sihanouk’s visit to France, something happened in Cambodia. Upheaval. When Sihanouk first arrived in Moscow, Podgorny , then chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union, said to Sihanouk: "You can rest in Moscow for one day and you can return tomorrow."
Sihanouk After thinking about it, Nuuk decided to continue the visit, but on March 18, Lon Nol forced the parliament to pass a bill to remove Sihanouk. Not only that, he also prepared to execute Sihanouk. Sihanouk, who was in the Soviet Union, was impatient. He immediately asked the Soviet Union for assistance, but the Soviets put forward many conditions that Sihanouk could not accept.
Sihanouk
Sihanouk decided to continue visiting China. Before leaving, the Soviets once again put forward conditions. Sihanouk resolutely refused. On the plane flying to Beijing, Sihanouk had many thoughts. He didn't know what to do next, but he believed in his old friends Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou.
On the morning of March 19, 1970, when the spring was cold, Premier Zhou and Li Xiannian were waiting in the terminal early. At about 11 o'clock in the morning, a plane landed slowly, and Sihanouk, his wife Monineath, and his party left. Got off the plane.After meeting Premier Zhou, Sihanouk quickly said: " Duke Zhou, I have been deposed by the country.". Premier Zhou said extremely firmly, "You are still the head of state, and we will never recognize others!
Sihanouk
On the way to Zhongnanhai, Premier Zhou solemnly asked Sihanouk a question: "Chairman Mao and I have only one question, what are we going to do next?" " Sihanouk replied firmly: "Fight to the end". Premier Zhou said: "With your words, everything will be easier to handle."
Then the group came to Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. When they first arrived, Xihanouk Hanuk and his party looked depressed, and some of them had begun to cry. After Premier Zhou's speech, everyone's emotions slowly calmed down. At that time, Chairman Mao was busy with other things and did not meet with Sihanouk immediately.
Premier Zhou and Sihanouk later became president in Beijing. to the government-in-exile and openly In opposition to the domestic coup, the Chinese government convened the Indo-China Quad Summit at home, which provided great support for the Cambodian struggle. Later, on May Day, Chairman Mao met Sihanouk on the Tiananmen Gate Tower, and the two had a meeting. When Sihanouk mentioned the issue of aid repayment, Chairman Mao said meaningfully. ml3: "We are not arms dealers", " can be called a loan or accounting, except for arms."
Chairman Mao and Sihanouk
Thanks to China's unremitting efforts, Sihanouk returned to Cambodia in 1975. When he set off to return to China, Chairman Mao said goodbye to Sihanouk in person. After meeting Chairman Mao, Sihanouk thanked China for its support over the years. Aid, Chairman Mao, who was seriously ill, said to Sihanouk: "There is nothing "What kind of assistance". When leaving China, Sihanouk said emotionally: "Glorious and great China, I salute you."
Chairman Mao, Premier Zhou and Sihanouk
On September 9, 1976, Chairman Mao passed away long When Sihanouk learned the bad news, he was filled with sadness. Because he was under house arrest, he was unable to see Chairman Mao for the last time, which became Sihanouk's biggest regret in his life. When he returned to China, his life was always threatened. , under the strong pressure of our government, Sihanouk was not killed. After regaining his freedom, Sihanouk stayed in the country for a long time. Lived in Beijing and died of illness in Beijing in October 2012.
Chairman Mao and Sihanouk
The friendship between Sihanouk and China can stand the test of history. No matter how things change, friendship will never change.
