What routes can China take to recover southern Tibet? What are the lines taken in the self-defense counterattack against India?
In October 1962, in southern Tibet, at the southern foot of the Himalayas, an earth-shattering war broke out. The Chinese and Indian armies engaged in a fierce confrontation in this mysterious and ancient land. The officers and men of the People's Liberation Army are ready to fight to defend their homeland. The war not only changed the relationship between the two countries, but also profoundly affected the geopolitical landscape of the whole of Asia.
In the 1962 self-defense counterattack against India, the PLA defended the territory of the motherland with blood and lives. However, 60 years have passed, and the issue of southern Tibet has still not been completely resolved. India still occupies territory on the mainland and even tries to encroach further.
It has been said that history repeats itself. Today's Sino-Indian border is again heard by the drums of war. Although we ordinary people cannot directly participate in national affairs, we can remember history and inherit the patriotic spirit. Who knows, maybe one day, we can really see the five-star red flag fluttering in southern Tibet!
Speaking of the land of southern Tibet, it is really a land of right and wrong. This place is far away in the sky, but it touches the hearts of more than a billion people. Why? Because it is our ancestral land, it can be occupied by India.
You may ask, what does this place really look like? To put it bluntly, it's a mountain valley. To the north is the Himalayas, and to the south is the valley of southern Tibet. The terrain is like a roller coaster, undulating. The highest point is more than 5,000 meters above sea level, and the lowest point is 80 meters below sea level. If you look down from a high place, you will definitely be dizzy.
The climate in this place is weird enough. In summer, the warm and humid air currents of the India Ocean are blocked by the Himalayas, creating a rainy climate. There is a place called Baxika, which can reach 4,500 mm of precipitation per year, and is known as the "rain capital of China". There is a lot of rain and sunshine, and it is a good hand to grow crops, so some people call this "Tibetan Jiangnan".
But such a treasure has become a heart disease in China and India. Why? We have to start from the beginning.
As early as the Qing Dynasty, southern Tibet was our territory. The 6th Dalai Lama, Changyang Gyatso, was born in Tawang, a place in southern Tibet that has become a sacred place for Tibetan Buddhism. In the Republic of China, the government also set up a Chayu County here. But who would have thought that later the United Kingdom came and made a "McMahon Line" and assigned southern Tibet to India. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, India seized the opportunity to occupy most of southern Tibet.
Can China say yes? Of course not! We insist that southern Tibet is Chinese territory. But India changed the name of southern Tibet to "Arunachal Pradesh", saying that it was India. The two countries fought over this, and finally a fight broke out in 1962.
This battle was really exciting. The Indians were quite arrogant at the beginning, occupied favorable terrain, and had more troops than us. However, the officers and men of the People's Liberation Army were brave and tenacious, and with courage and resourcefulness, they played a majestic role on three fronts.
On the Western Front, the PLA marched along the Tawang route. This road has a history, more than 300 years ago, Tibetans took this road to worship. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) passed all the way, and in the Battle of Bomdila, 105 enemies were annihilated and many weapons were captured. This battle left the Indians dizzy and demoralized.
The Motuo route in the middle line is really a miracle of nature. It is mainly along the valley of the Brahmaputra River, which is flat and suitable for marching. Unfortunately, in 1962 the road was not fully opened, and the tunnel was not completed until the 21st century. Even so, the officers and men of the People's Liberation Army were not afraid of hardships and dangers, and they fought over the mountains and mountains.
The Chayu route on the Eastern Front is the highlight. In the First Battle of Walong, the People's Liberation Army annihilated more than 1,200 Indian troops in one fell swoop and seized a large number of weapons and ammunition. This battle can be said to be the final blow of the entire war, completely crushing the arrogance of the Indians.
Throughout the war, the officers and men of the People's Liberation Army showed amazing courage and tactical literacy. They adapted to the harsh environment, were agile and maneuvering, and made surprise and detours, beating the Indians into a daze. In the end, the Indians had to retreat in ashes, losing face.
This war not only showed the prestige of the Chinese army, but also taught the Indians not to underestimate China, let alone to invade China's territory.
However, after the end of the war, the southern Tibet issue was not completely resolved. India still occupies part of the continent. This is like a thorn in the hearts of the Chinese.
One might ask, why doesn't China continue to fight? There are many complex reasons for this. Both the international situation and the domestic situation must be taken into account. Besides, fighting a war is not child's play, there are many things to consider.
Now, 60 years later, the issue of southern Tibet remains unresolved. From time to time, India also makes small moves to further encroach on our territory. It's like the neighbor Wang, who obviously occupies your family's land, and wants to occupy a little more. Who is not angry?
But then again, we can't just get angry. When a country is strong, it can better defend its territory. The China of today is not the China of 60 years ago. The GDP is the second in the world, and the military strength is also among the highest in the world. If anyone wants to bully us, they have to weigh it.
However, as ordinary people, there may not be much we can do. But at least, we can remember this history and remember the heroes who gave their lives for the country. Who knows, maybe one day, we can really see the five-star red flag fluttering in southern Tibet!
Looking back on this period of history, one can't help but feel a lot of emotion. An inch of mountains and rivers and an inch of blood, how can you say that you will lose the territory left by your ancestors? However, peaceful development is also the trend of the times. How to find a balance between safeguarding national interests and maintaining regional stability is a university question.
It has been said that history repeats itself. Today's Sino-Indian border is again heard by the drums of war. But who wants war? Peaceful development and common prosperity are what everyone wants.
As ordinary people, we may not be able to participate directly in national affairs. But we can remember history and inherit the patriotic spirit of our ancestors. We must always be vigilant and not allow history to repeat itself. At the same time, we must also believe that under the leadership of the party and the government, one day we will regain the lost territory and let the five-star red flag flutter on every inch of land in southern Tibet!