Forging a Shield for the Nation: China's Road to the Atomic Bomb

This book looks back at the research and development of New China’s first atomic bomb. It tells how, under the difficult conditions of the time, the country had extremely limited national resources, virtually no industrial or scientific foundation, and a severe shortage of scientific personnel. In response to the international situation, the older generation of revolutionaries made farsighted assessments and wise decisions. Under the leadership of the Party, older-generation scientists and technical workers such as Qian Sanqiang, Zhu Guangya, and Deng Jiaxian, along with officers and soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army and workers, made selfless sacrifices and struggled tirelessly. The whole country joined forces to overcome the challenges and forge China’s shield. This achievement gave China the time and space to continue developing while also strengthening the forces for world peace. It was a landmark chapter in China’s history, worthy of being recorded and passed down through the generations.

Combining the rigor of academic research with the readability of popular literature, this book is deeply moving and stirring.