中国远征军出兵缅甸的美国因素

American Factor in the Chinese Expeditionary Forces Fighting in Burma

对于中国远征军入缅作战的原因,很多中外学者都把它简单的归结到中国为了保障唯一一条外援线——滇缅公路的畅通。事实上,隐藏在这个直接原因背后还有很多复杂的关系,特别是美国的态度和政策对中国是否出兵起到了决定性的影响。美国无论从其先欧后亚的战略、提高中国大国地位的战略还是从保护其在亚太的利益出发,都选择了支持中国远征军入缅作战的立场。于是,在美国的影响和支持下,中国远征军入缅援英最终成行。

The reason of Chinese Expeditionary Forces' fighting in Burma is simply attributed by many scholars at home and abroad to the purpose of ensuring smooth transportation of Sino-Burmese Road--the only access to assistance from outside. In fact, many complex relations lay behind this direct account, in particular the attitude and policy of America which plays a vital role in China's decision. America takes a positive stand to support China's fighting in Burma in consideration of the American strategy of 'Euro first, Asia second', its undertaking of lifting up the 'big state' status of China, and its commitment to protect its benefits in Asia-Pacific area. Under the support and influence of America, Chinese Expedition Force finally marches across the border and comes to British army's help.