Behind every legendary story, there is a majestic epic of a rising power. From a poor country to the world's second largest economy, from the smoke of war to a scientific and technological power, China has broken all kinds of misjudgments of the world and composed a shocking song of its rise with its own actions.
**1950, UK: China did not dare to shell the ships of the Continental Army**
In 1950, when the Korean War broke out, the British Navy frigate HMS Mate conducted a "patrol" in Korean waters to provoke China. The British believed that China had just gone through a civil war and was not strong enough to dare to act against British warships. The Chinese People's Volunteer Army Navy dispatched and decisively sank the "Mate", which taught the British a hard lesson. This incident has shown the world the determination and strength of New China to defend its sovereignty.
**1950, United States: China does not dare to send troops to North Korea**
After the outbreak of the Korean War, the United States believed that China would not send troops to the war because China was too weak to compete with the United States. The Chinese People's Volunteers crossed the Yalu River and waged a desperate struggle against the US troops. The volunteers were brave and tenacious, played the prestige of the Chinese army, and finally forced the US military to sign an armistice agreement, allowing the world to see the great strength of the Chinese people.
**1962, India: China did not dare to fight back and go to war**
In 1962, India provoked a war on the Sino-Indian border in an attempt to seize Chinese territory. The Indians believed that China would not dare to fight back because China was far less powerful than India at that time. In the self-defense counterattack, the Chinese army showed great strength, defeating the Indian army and finally forcing India to sign an armistice agreement, recognizing China's de facto control of the border. This war has given the world a new understanding of China's military strength.
**1964, Soviet Union: China can't make an atomic bomb**
The Soviet Union has always looked down on China, believing that China could not master the technology of the atomic bomb. Chinese scientists worked hard to finally test the first atomic bomb in 1964, breaking the blockade of the Soviet Union and making China the fifth country in the world to possess nuclear weapons. This success is a huge breakthrough in China's scientific and technological strength, and it has also made the world look at China with admiration.
**1966, United States: China can't make a nuclear missile**
The Americans believe that China will not be able to develop a nuclear missile, since China does not have the corresponding technical base. Against all odds, Chinese scientists and engineers finally successfully tested the first intermediate-range ballistic missile in 1966, breaking the U.S. blockade and marking another major breakthrough in China's nuclear forces. This success has strengthened China's position in the international arena.
**1967, United States: China can't make a hydrogen bomb**
The Americans believe that China will not be able to develop a hydrogen bomb because the hydrogen bomb technology is more complex than the atomic bomb. In just two years, Chinese scientists overcame the problem of developing a hydrogen bomb, and in 1967 they successfully tested the first hydrogen bomb, which shocked the world again. This success made China the fifth country in the world to possess a hydrogen bomb, demonstrating the great strength of China's science and technology.
**1970, United States: China can't make a nuclear submarine**
The Americans believe that China cannot build nuclear submarines, because nuclear submarines are extremely technically difficult. Chinese scientists and engineers overcame many difficulties to finally successfully test the first nuclear submarine in 1970, breaking the U.S. blockade and marking a major increase in China's naval strength. This success marks a key step forward in China's maritime strategy.
**1979, Vietnam: China does not dare to send troops to Vietnam**
In 1979, Vietnam invaded Cambodia and carried out provocations in the border areas with China. The Vietnamese believe that China does not dare to send troops to Vietnam because China has just experienced the initial stage of reform and opening up and lacks strength. The Chinese army decisively sent troops to carry out a self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, which finally forced the Vietnamese army to withdraw and maintained the stability of the Chinese border. This war has once again proved China's determination and ability to defend its national interests.
**1980, United States: China can't make ICBMs**
The Americans believe that China will not be able to develop an ICBM, because ICBMs are technically more difficult. However, Chinese scientists and engineers overcame many difficulties to successfully test the first intercontinental missile in 1980, breaking the US blockade and marking a further development of China's nuclear forces. This success has given China a stronger deterrent in the international strategic landscape.
**2000, United States: China can't make a Beidou system**
The Americans believe that China will not be able to build its own satellite navigation system, because the satellite navigation system is extremely technically difficult. Chinese scientists and engineers overcame many difficulties to successfully launch the first Beidou navigation satellite in 2000, and continued to improve the Beidou system, eventually establishing a global satellite navigation system comparable to the US GPS system. This success has allowed China to make a major breakthrough in the field of navigation.
**2007, United States: China can't make a strategic early warning aircraft**
The Americans believe that China will not be able to develop a strategic AWACS aircraft, because the strategic AWACS aircraft is technically more difficult. In 2007, Chinese scientists and engineers overcame many difficulties to successfully develop the Air Police-2000 AWACS aircraft, breaking the US blockade and marking a major increase in the strength of China's air force. This success has enabled China to make a major breakthrough in the field of air early warning.
**2003, United States: China can't carry out manned spaceflight**
The Americans believe that China cannot achieve manned spaceflight, because manned spaceflight technology is extremely difficult. Chinese scientists and engineers overcame many difficulties and finally successfully launched the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft in 2003, sending Yang Liwei into space, becoming the third country in the world to independently master manned space technology. This success has allowed China to make a major breakthrough in the field of space exploration.
**2011, USA: China simply can't afford to build a space station**
The Americans believe that China will not be able to build a space station because it is more technically difficult. Chinese scientists and engineers overcame many difficulties to successfully launch the Tiangong-1 space station in 2011, and continued to improve the space station technology, and finally built their own space station "Tiangong". This success has allowed China to make a major breakthrough in the field of space station construction.
**2014, United States: China simply can't make chips**
Americans believe that China cannot make high-end chips because the chip technology is more difficult. Chinese scientists and engineers overcame many difficulties and finally successfully developed the self-developed "Loongson" series of chips in 2014, and continuously improved the chip technology, and finally realized the localization of the chip. This success has allowed China to make a breakthrough in the field of chips.
**2015, United States: China will never be able to build a stealth fighter**
The Americans believe that China will not be able to develop a stealth fighter, because the stealth fighter is the most technically difficult. Chinese scientists and engineers overcame many difficulties to finally successfully develop the J-20 stealth fighter in 2015, breaking the US blockade and marking another increase in the strength of China's air force. This success has allowed China to make a major breakthrough in the field of stealth fighters.
From these miscalculations, we have seen the tremendous progress China has made in various fields and the wisdom and strength of the Chinese people. The Chinese have created one miracle after another with their own hands, impressing the world.
In the future, China will continue to adhere to innovation-driven development, break through technological bottlenecks, and contribute more to the world.