On this day, 54 years ago, October 25, 1971 (September 7, 1971, the lunar calendar), China resumed its legal seat in the United Nations. The China delegation beamed with smiles. Qiao Guanhua, Vice Foreign Minister of China on the left, and Huang Hua, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations on the right. On October 25, 1971, the 26th United Nations General Assembly voted on Resolution 2758 restoring all legal rights of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations and immediately expelling representatives of the Kuomintang clique from the United Nations and all its affiliated institutions. As a result of the voting, the resolution was passed with an overwhelming majority of 76 votes in favor, 35 votes against, and 17 abstentions. When the electronic counting board showed the voting result, thunderous applause roared in the conference hall and lasted for two minutes. Representatives from many countries sang loudly and cheered enthusiastically, and many people couldn't help but dance like a festival. Of course, some people feel embarrassed and embarrassed. This is a moment of historic significance, a glorious moment, and a moment that will always be remembered and worthy of the pride of the people of China and the countries and people around the world who love peace and uphold justice. Looking back on the past, I still remember it: in September 1950, under the control of the United States, the Fifth UN General Assembly vetoed the proposal to restore the legitimate rights of People's Republic of China in the United Nations and decided to form a seven-member special committee by the General Assembly to review the issue of China's representation and still allow representatives of the "Republic of China" to occupy seats in the United Nations until a resolution is made. In response, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China once issued a statement stating that the UN General Assembly's decision violated the United Nations Charter and was rude and illegal, and the United States should bear the main responsibility for this. From 1951 to 1960, for 10 years, the United States called thieves to stop thieves and refused to allow the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the issue of China's representation for a whole ten years under the pretext of the so-called "China's aggression against North Korea." In 1961, the General Committee of the 16th UN General Assembly adopted the topic of discussing the issue of China's seat in the United Nations. This is undoubtedly the first alarm bell for the obstacles set up by the United States to prevent China from regaining its seat. However, the United States still stubbornly adheres to its wrong practices and will not shed tears until it reaches the coffin. Therefore, it used another trick and forced the restoration of China's representation as an "important issue" that must be approved by the UN General Assembly with a 2/3 majority vote. This means that when the United States is in a minority situation, it can still prevent China from restoring its legitimate rights in the United Nations. On September 22, 1961, the People's Daily published an editorial stating that this new tactic by the United States is completely in violation of the United Nations Charter, because the "important issues" stipulated in the Charter refer to the accession of new Member States, the suspension of the rights of Member States, and the delisting of Member States, etc., and the restoration of China's legitimate rights in the United Nations does not fall within the above scope at all. At the same time, the Charter also clearly stipulates that no interference should be made in the internal affairs of member states. However, the United States insists on the issue of China's representation as an "important issue" in an attempt to allow the Kuomintang clique, which has long been unable to represent China, to continue to steal China's seat in the United Nations. This essentially interferes in China's internal affairs. Ten years later, at the 25th UN General Assembly in 1970, the vote in support of restoring my country's seat and expelling the "representatives" of the Kuomintang bloc was 51 votes in favor and 47 votes against. The votes in favor exceeded the votes in opposition for the first time. At that time, in the conference hall with the dome of the UN General Assembly, applause broke out, which lasted for a long time and was so enthusiastic. This was unexpected by the hegemonists, which forced some far-sighted politicians in the United States, as they put it, to face reality "for the interests of the United States." This made them realize that in the United Nations, the largest international organization, the voting machine that had been manipulated for many years was no longer working. On July 6, 1971, then U.S. President Nixon delivered a speech in Kansas City, dividing the world into five poles and calling China one of the five poles. He used the title of People's Republic of China for China for the first time. On July 9, 1971, Dr. Kissinger, Assistant to the President of the United States for National Security Affairs, secretly visited China. In October of the same year, Kissinger visited China again. The difference from the previous time was that this time it was public. In October 1971, the evening of the 25th New York time was the morning of the 26th Beijing time. At this moment, the 26th General Assembly of the United Nations General Assembly is voting to restore China's legitimate rights. It is also at this moment that Dr. Kissinger and his party are on their way from the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse to the Capital Airport. The car in which Kissinger and others were riding drove straight in front of the US Air Force One aircraft. After getting out of the car, he was surrounded by a group of reporters. One of them, who seemed to be an old acquaintance of Kissinger, approached him and told him that he had just learned on the radio the result of the UN General Assembly's vote on the issue of China's representation. Kissinger listened attentively, but still remained calm. He forced himself to climb the gangway with a brisk pace, turned politely at the cabin entrance, and waved to the people who saw him off. Chairman Mao Zedong said in the winter of this year that we had two major happy events this year: one was Lin Biao's fall from Taiwan; the other was the restoration of my country's seat at the UN General Assembly. It can be seen that Chairman Mao spoke highly of my country's restoration of its seat in the United Nations, a diplomatic victory of strategic significance. The China government immediately decided to actively participate in United Nations activities. Under the personal intervention and care of Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou, a China delegation to the 26th session of the UN General Assembly was quickly formed. On the evening of November 8, members of the delegation and some staff were led by Premier Zhou to Chairman Mao's residence in Zhongnanhai and were cordially received by the Chairman. This is probably the first time that Chairman Mao has received a delegation led by a deputy foreign minister to attend an international conference, listened to reports and gave them personal advice. This once again shows how important China leaders attach to the United Nations restoring China's legitimate rights. That night, Chairman Mao was in full of spirit and high spirits. He stood at the door of the study to welcome everyone and shook hands one by one, appearing cordial and approachable. Chairman Mao laughed and laughed in all respects, ancient and modern, at home and abroad. From the CSCE's planning and security meeting when it talked about the northern warlords; from the historical allusions of "you can't enter the tiger's den, you can't gain anything" to the complex environment of the capitalist world. The Chairman also repeatedly told us that this time the UN General Assembly supported us with a 2/3 majority, and it was the third world countries that carried us in. Please visit them one by one for their support and express my sincere thanks! We also want to express our gratitude to those countries that abstained from voting in fear of the pressure from the United States and understand their situation. Chairman Mao's conversation was very lively and lasted until late into the night. After that, he moved to the Fujian Hall of the Great Hall of the People, where Premier Zhou presided over it and continued to talk about the white East. It's really all night long. On the morning of November 9, 1971, all members of the China delegation to the 26th session of the United Nations General Assembly, led by Qiao Guanhua, rushed to the Capital Airport. On this day, the Capital Airport was dressed in festive costumes and was particularly lively. The delegation walked around the venue to the sound of gongs and drums, expressed its gratitude to the crowd who came to see off, and immediately shook hands with the central leading comrades headed by Premier Zhou before boarding the plane. It is said that the above-mentioned solemn, grand and enthusiastic heroic act was specially arranged in accordance with Chairman Mao's instructions. On November 15, 1971, the delegation of the People's Republic of China headed by Qiao Guanhua officially attended the 26th session of the UN General Assembly and was extremely warmly welcomed. After General Assembly President Malik delivered a welcome speech, representatives from 57 countries delivered speeches to welcome the China delegation. After that, Qiao Guanhua stepped onto the podium of the United Nations General Assembly amidst prolonged applause and cheers and delivered an important speech. In his speech, on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, he expressed heartfelt thanks to the 23 sponsors, including Albania and Algeria, which adhere to principles and justice, and are making unremitting efforts to restore China's legitimate rights in the United Nations, and to many friendly countries that support this proposal. He also comprehensively elaborated on the Chinese government's principled position on a series of major international issues. On November 30, 1971, Huang Hua, Permanent Representative of China to the Security Council, attended the Security Council meeting. The restoration of my country's legitimate seat in the United Nations and the Security Council is the bankruptcy of the superpower's policy of hostility, isolation and blockade of New China, and a major victory for my country on the diplomatic front. American workers rushed to make the flag of the People's Republic of China for the United Nations Qiao Guanhua spoke on the rostrum of the 26th session of the UN General Assembly. The flag of China was raised in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Zhou Shukai (right),"head of the delegation" and "foreign minister" of the Taiwan authorities attending the 26th session of the UN General Assembly, Liu Kai (left),"chief representative to the United Nations" and Chen Zhiping (back),"ambassador to Mexico". On October 25, before the vote on the above proposal, Zhou Shukai announced his "withdrawal" from the United Nations.