On the Burma Road on the impact of economic development in Yunnan
Abstract
July 1937, full-blown war, the Japanese army from the north and east to China two battlefields army launched fierce offensive. China's highest military authorities developed a "space for time," the long-term policy of the Anti-Japanese War. Therefore, in southwest China's strategic hinterland region has opened up a new international line - Burma Road. Burma Highway guarantee China's military weapons and equipment and the supply of military and civilian hinterland of the needs of a large number of civilian goods, but also to support the hinterland economy does not collapse. Burma Road in the War of Resistance Against Japan has played a huge role as the lifeblood of the anti-Japanese national salvation. China's War of Resistance Against Japan and the world anti-fascist war played a major role in the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan has made indelible historical contributions. It can be said that to some extent, not Burma Road, there will be no material support for the war. War, the Chinese people, China Expeditionary Force, as well as overseas Chinese and Southeast Asia, such as the United States unit of the war to defend this artery had made a huge sacrifice. Until the 21st century today still play a Burma Road in Yunnan as the important role of the trunk road and given impetus to the economic development of Yunnan, Yunnan demonstrated in the international construction of a major thoroughfare to the important role.
Key words: Burma Highway great achievements of economic development in Yunnan Anti-Japanese War