Speaking of the most famous canal in the world, many people think of the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal for the first time. The former connects the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, so that merchant ships to Europe do not need to bypass Africa, and the latter connects the Pacific and the Atlantic. , Which saved the merchant ships from the east coast to the west coast of America thousands of miles away,
Both are very important canals in the world. Compared with the Suez Canal benefiting many countries, the biggest beneficiary of the Panama Canal is the United States. It is not too much to call it the lifeblood of the United States. But for Panamanians, this canal is a cash cow and a history of humiliation.
As early as the 15th century, when Panama was occupied by the Spanish, the canal was still an isthmus. It was a transportation hub connecting the Pacific Ocean and the sovereign state of Spain by the colonists. Business was prosperous and merchants from all over the world traded again. The silver looted from South America was transported to Europe from here. After a long time, the Spaniards felt that since the two ends are not too far apart, why can't they dig a canal in the middle? This idea was supported by the King of Spain. At that time, Spain was at the forefront of colonization and had a strong national power. For them, it was not difficult. After that, the Spaniards did a lot of preparatory work, surveying the terrain and studying the most reasonable plan. Just when they finalized their plan and prepared to do it, the independence movement of Latin American countries broke out. At that time, Panama was part of Colombia, and it also included Many countries such as Paraguay today are similar to alliances like the Soviet Union. Later, Colombia was renamed, New Granada. The New Granada government also knew that the construction of the canal would bring huge benefits to the country. However, because of its own economic problems, it could not do anything. The canal is in his own hands. So New Granada invited many countries in the world to excavate at that time, and only the United States was very interested in it. In the 18th century, the United States was carrying out a vigorous westward movement, and soon the territory penetrated the two oceans. They were keenly aware of the huge benefits that the canal would bring to them, and they have always been very concerned about this. So after the two parties negotiated, they agreed that the United States would help in the construction of the canal. New Granada gave the United States very preferential treatment. The United States also promised to ensure the complete neutrality of the Panama Isthmus, and at the same time recognized that the sovereignty and property rights of the Panama Canal belong to New Granada. Up. However, the U.S. has also kept an eye on it. It did not put the eggs in a basket. When negotiating with New Granada, it also dug the Nicaragua Canal. Later, the discovery of a gold mine in California, attracted the attention of the British and the U.S. worried. Britain will occupy important canals and signed an agreement with the United Kingdom on the " U.S. and Britain Treaty on the Navigable River Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans." Although it provides for some treaties, they are rarely ambiguous. Regardless of their worries, the Americans are preparing to build a railway first and then dig it slowly. Even when the Americans are working hard, they don't know the local people's dislike of the Americans. The United States slaughtered a large number of Indians during its westward journey. It used all kinds of cruel methods to snatch Mexico’s territory. Now it has come to its own land with drastic measures. This makes the local people feel terrified. They are worried that the atrocities in the north will happen here. As a result, in 1856, an American clashed with a stall owner while buying watermelons in Panama. The Americans did not give money, and the matter was violent. The Americans and the locals at the scene fought, and 31 people were killed and injured in the United States. There were 15 casualties on the Panamanian side. The United States immediately warned the new Granada and apologized for compensation, otherwise, it would send troops. The new Granada was weak but resolutely refused to humiliate it. So the United States sent warships and sent soldiers to occupy the Panama Railway Station. At the later negotiating table, the United States demanded the autonomy of Panama City. The 40 kilometers of the Panama Isthmus Railway should be jointly managed by the two countries, cede the islands, and compensate the Americans for all losses. This request is extremely unreasonable. It is extremely unreasonable to go to other countries to demand half of the territory along the railway. , And then said that the two cities let them be self-governed, not under the control of your government, and cede the islands. The Americans also hypocritically offered to give two million dollars. This kind of behavior is no different from Mingqiu. New Granada naturally refuses to agree. At this time, the American Civil War is fought, and there is no time to control it. When the war is over, New Granada has been renamed Colombia. For the powerful United States, Colombia has promised to accompany $410,000, but other treaties continue to wrestle.
Later, Colombia and the United States discussed the construction of the canal again. The United States requested that this area be leased to it for a hundred years and cannot be sub-leased to others. At the same time, it requested that during the war, U.S. warships could pass through the canal at any time to protect the United States. The belligerent countries implemented a policy of closure.
The intention of the United States here is already obvious, that is, it wants to dominate the canal.
The behavior of the United States makes Colombia very unhappy. Will you open a canal in the world? So Colombia backhanded and invited France to help.
France came here very happily and signed a series of treaties with Colombia. Although it stipulates that the canal should be leased to France for 99 years, it also guarantees that the Colombian government can allocate money every year and return the sovereignty after it expires. The Americans are of course unhappy. But there is no way, after all, the United States at the time was really not enough in front of France.
As a result, after several years of repairs, the French found that the difficulty was far beyond their imagination, and although the Americans could not make big moves, they did not stop all kinds of small moves. Under the interference of various factors, the French exhausted their energy and huge amounts of money. I didn't manage to invest in it, and the mental energy I did was haggard.
The United States took advantage of the opportunity to intimidate and lure, hoping that France could give itself the power of excavation. The United States has always been bound to gain this. They knew the importance of this canal to them, so they wooed France's rival, Britain, and put pressure on France together.
Later, the United States used various tricks, stabbing knives in the back, and at the same time, public opinion rallied to win over French officials, spread rumors, etc., finally let the French hand over the canal to the United States.
The U.S. abacus is done very well. Once the canal is opened, the troops will be stationed first, leased for one hundred years, and paid a little money to the Colombian government every year, and everything else belongs to itself. The lease can be renewed after one hundred years. Anyway, it means that you can occupy as many years as you want. This is almost equivalent to giving it to the United States. The Colombian government naturally does not agree.
After that, the United States forced the officials of the Colombian government to sell the sovereignty of the canal almost cheaply by means of bribery and other means. On January 22, 1903, the United States and Colombia signed the Sea John-Erland Treaty, which is a treaty that humiliates the country. Two hundred and fifty thousand U.S. dollars, which is almost the money for the meal, so I took up the land. Who can promise?
The Colombian government vetoed this treaty, and the Americans used another trick. Since Colombia does not agree to it, it does not matter. Can Panama agree to it?
The United States directly orchestrated Panama’s independence movement, and Colombia was torn apart.
New Granada, later renamed Colombia With the help of the United States, Panama became independent. The United States immediately urged Panama to quickly agree to dig a canal. The United States also gave Panama a series of unequal treaties, stipulating that the land in the canal should be permanently handed over to the United States, and some islands should be ceded to the United States. It even stipulated that Panama could not exercise national sovereignty during the Panama Canal, just like turning the canal area into a country, China. It also stipulates that all revenues from the canal and railways belong to the United States, because the newly established Panamanian government is weak and incompetent and can only agree to it. So the United States accelerated the pace and started the construction of the canal. On August 15, 1914, the sea trial was completed. On June 12, 1920, the Panama Canal was officially opened for navigation. In the decades of canal excavation, nearly 30,000 people died of injuries and illnesses, including many Chinese workers. After that, the United States established more than a dozen military bases in Panama. Although Panamanians felt that this was a matter of losing power and humiliating the country, the government was powerless. However, even in the face of the extremely powerful United States, the Panamanian people have never given up their struggle for sovereignty. Under the constant struggle of the Panamanians, the United States has also made some concessions, agreeing to give Panama some money every year, and increase this year by year. For the sum, it was later agreed to fly the Panamanian flag on the Panama Canal, but the request to fly the American flag at the same time was resisted by the Panamanian people. On January 9, 1964, in order to safeguard national sovereignty and national dignity, a Panamanian student bravely carried the national flag into the Canal Zone, raised the national flag, and was shot and killed by the US garrison. This atrocities aroused the anger of the Panamanian people. More than 30,000 Panamanians rushed to the canal and demanded that the Panamanian flag be raised.
New Granada, later renamed Colombia With the help of the United States, Panama became independent. The United States immediately urged Panama to quickly agree to dig a canal. The United States also gave Panama a series of unequal treaties, stipulating that the land in the canal should be permanently handed over to the United States, and some islands should be ceded to the United States. It even stipulated that Panama could not exercise national sovereignty during the Panama Canal, just like turning the canal area into a country, China. It also stipulates that all revenues from the canal and railways belong to the United States, because the newly established Panamanian government is weak and incompetent and can only agree to it. So the United States accelerated the pace and started the construction of the canal. On August 15, 1914, the sea trial was completed. On June 12, 1920, the Panama Canal was officially opened for navigation. In the decades of canal excavation, nearly 30,000 people died of injuries and illnesses, including many Chinese workers. After that, the United States established more than a dozen military bases in Panama. Although Panamanians felt that this was a matter of losing power and humiliating the country, the government was powerless. However, even in the face of the extremely powerful United States, the Panamanian people have never given up their struggle for sovereignty. Under the constant struggle of the Panamanians, the United States has also made some concessions, agreeing to give Panama some money every year, and increase this year by year. For the sum, it was later agreed to fly the Panamanian flag on the Panama Canal, but the request to fly the American flag at the same time was resisted by the Panamanian people. On January 9, 1964, in order to safeguard national sovereignty and national dignity, a Panamanian student bravely carried the national flag into the Canal Zone, raised the national flag, and was shot and killed by the US garrison. This atrocities aroused the anger of the Panamanian people. More than 30,000 Panamanians rushed to the canal and demanded that the Panamanian flag be raised.
The U.S. military shot at the crowd, killing 22 people and wounding 325 others. With such brutality, the Western government, which claims to be a defender of justice and human rights, was collectively blind, and all of them became deaf and dumb in an instant. This is similar to today's situation, except China has made a sound of justice.
On January 13, 1964, "People's Daily" published Mao Zedong's remarks to reporters of "People's Daily": The Chinese people firmly support the patriotic and just struggle of the Panamanian people.
This is the only country in the world that is willing to speak up for Panama. It is China, that is us. Although we had not established diplomatic relations with Panama at that time, China just couldn’t understand the US bullying other countries unscrupulously. Even though our strength is weak, we are still must speak up, even if everyone pretends to be deaf and dumb, we must speak up for justice.
Many people will find it familiar. At the end of last year, China also condemned the atrocities committed by Australia in Afghanistan.
In the same story, the Western world is still pretending to be deaf and dumb, focusing on China's condemnation of this matter. What about the victims? Please, they can't see.
Therefore, China must be strong and cannot retreat. Only we will stand up for the weak, and only China will stand with weak countries and help them fight hegemony. After that, the United States brazenly invaded Panama. They didn't even want the fig leaf and intended to forcibly occupy the Panama Canal. The Panamanian people fought bravely. It was not until 1999 that Panama finally regained its sovereignty. This century-long history of humiliation finally ended.
The United States finally realized that it was difficult to control the canal by strong means, so it re-signed a treaty with Panama. The Panama Canal is permanently neutral, and Panama has set up a special canal company to manage it. Looks like the United States finally gave up? No, until today, the highest authority that manages the canal is the "Panama Canal Management Committee." The chief of the committee is an American, and the deputy is a Panamanian. All the pilots of the canal are Americans. At the time of emergency, it is not the United States that decides whether to block the blockade or not, but for Panama, this is the best result that can be achieved. At present, China is the second-largest user of the Panama Canal. Although world trade is gradually increasing, hegemonism still exists. The Sino-US confrontation continues to intensify. It is difficult to imagine what kind of abuse the United States will use. Although China does not have to fear the United States today, there is still a big gap. It must work hard to develop. Whether for ourselves or for the countries in the world that are still under hegemonic oppression, China must be strong enough to build a brand new one. The order of the country has made Panama no longer be humiliated by such a humiliated country.
In the same story, the Western world is still pretending to be deaf and dumb, focusing on China's condemnation of this matter. What about the victims? Please, they can't see.
Therefore, China must be strong and cannot retreat. Only we will stand up for the weak, and only China will stand with weak countries and help them fight hegemony. After that, the United States brazenly invaded Panama. They didn't even want the fig leaf and intended to forcibly occupy the Panama Canal. The Panamanian people fought bravely. It was not until 1999 that Panama finally regained its sovereignty. This century-long history of humiliation finally ended.
The United States finally realized that it was difficult to control the canal by strong means, so it re-signed a treaty with Panama. The Panama Canal is permanently neutral, and Panama has set up a special canal company to manage it. Looks like the United States finally gave up? No, until today, the highest authority that manages the canal is the "Panama Canal Management Committee." The chief of the committee is an American, and the deputy is a Panamanian. All the pilots of the canal are Americans. At the time of emergency, it is not the United States that decides whether to block the blockade or not, but for Panama, this is the best result that can be achieved. At present, China is the second-largest user of the Panama Canal. Although world trade is gradually increasing, hegemonism still exists. The Sino-US confrontation continues to intensify. It is difficult to imagine what kind of abuse the United States will use. Although China does not have to fear the United States today, there is still a big gap. It must work hard to develop. Whether for ourselves or for the countries in the world that are still under hegemonic oppression, China must be strong enough to build a brand new one. The order of the country has made Panama no longer be humiliated by such a humiliated country.
