Lt General He Lei, a former Deputy Commander of the Lanzhou Military Region and Vice President of the PLA Academy of Military Science, published an article in the Global Times on October 1, highlighting China's role in the Korean War against the U.S. Saying that the People's Volunteer Army (PVA) "won a great victory in the war", which demonstrated the national prestige of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the military power of the people's army. He said it also "displayed the status of China as a real-world power and the self-esteem and confidence of the Chinese nation". Lt General He Lei recalled that "After the founding of the PRC, the US adopted a hostile policy toward China by isolating it politically, imposing a blockade economically, and encircling it militarily. Chairman Mao pointed out that the US wanted to put three sharp knives in our body - one in our head from the DPRK, one in our waist from the island of Taiwan, and one in our feet from Vietnam; if the world changed, the US would attack us from the three directions, and we would be in a passive position. Resisting the US and assisting the DPRK meant denying the US wishful thinking. History has proved that after China's victory in the Korean War, the US no longer dared to try to make the military invasion of China". He added that "In the new era when engaging in great struggles with many new historical features, we must be good at taking into account both the present situation and the long-term scenarios, and ensure that the socialist ship with Chinese characteristics is able to brave the stormy waves and maintain the stability to go far. We must continue to make a strong country and strong-armed forces the greatest anchor for our security". He exhorted the PLA to be "ready for war" and the people to achieve the 'Two Centenary' goals and be ready to safeguard the country's sovereignty.
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