Chapter 1008 Delivery of Type 001 Light Aircraft Carrier to Saudi Arabia

This year is very special!

It is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and it happens to be the last year of the 20th century, at the turn of the century.

This military parade is grand and can be called the military parade of the century.

In this military parade, all weapons and equipment are designed and produced by ourselves, and high-tech weapons and equipment have begun to become the main weapons of the People's Liberation Army.

This also announced to the outside world that China has initially built a mechanized force.

As the celebration was announced, with the sound of 50 rumbling salutes, a team of 200 national flag guards began to march towards the flagpole at the north end of the square with sonorous steps. Afterwards, a joint military band composed of more than 1,000 people played the melody of the national anthem, and the audience stood up and sang the national anthem. The bright five-star red flag rose slowly and fluttered high above the square.

As the order of "model soldiers in place" was issued, the model soldiers marched forward with sonorous steps and held their heads high.

At 10:30 in the morning, the military parade began. The honor guard team, composed of the honor guard brigade, walked in the front, guarding the military flag. Then, more than 10,000 officers and soldiers from the army, navy, air force, armed police force, and militia reserve, and nearly 1,000 tanks, artillery, various missiles, etc., formed 16 foot teams, 36 equipment teams, and 12 air teams to be reviewed.

More than 70% of these troops on parade had just come down from the battlefield. They had seen blood and killed people, and their murderous aura was no less than that of the soldiers in the two parades in 1984 and 1989.

One big difference this time is the addition of informationized combat troops and air teams.

The air echelon, a formation of 50 helicopters, formed the word '50' and flew through the air, followed by the latest improved J-7 fighter, the latest improved J-8 fighter, the Sea Eagle carrier-based aircraft, the J-10 fighter, the J-11A fighter, the J-11B fighter, the J-11C fighter, and the KJ-2000 early warning aircraft modified on the basis of the Y-10.

Of course, what shocked the military attachés of various countries the most was that the H-6K/S strategic bomber introduced in the introduction had no trace of the H-6, it was simply a brand new strategic bomber.

Military fans were dumbfounded watching the live broadcast on TV, listening to the subtitles and the report of the announcer. Is this still the despised 'Sixth Master'?

No way! ?

After the military parade, there were 36 brother formations consisting of 100,000 people, 50 floats and 6 marching art performances.

Starting at 20:00 in the evening, a 100-minute gala and fireworks show will be staged in turn.

At noon, a state banquet was held to entertain the guests and thank them for coming.

After all, they came to show their support, and China should appreciate this kindness.

At the state banquet, Liu Tao and Vladimir were together. The two sides have known each other for several years. Of course, if we talk about familiarity, Liu Qi and Vladimir are more familiar.

The two talked about cooperation in a low voice during the state banquet.

Vladimir hopes that Panshan Group will import more ore, wood, soybeans, grain, oil and natural gas from Polar Bear.

The price of oil fell below $10 per barrel, and Polar Bear was also very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the orders signed with China are all long-term orders, and there will not be much impact for the time being.

Now the oil and natural gas from Polar Bear are constantly declining in market share.

Obviously, the oil and natural gas exported by Polar Bear to China are increasing every year, but the market share is constantly declining.

The reason is naturally the rapid increase in China's oil and natural gas imports.

Although oil prices have also risen in the past few months, the international crude oil price has not yet risen to $20 per barrel.

This is because China imports a large amount of oil and natural gas, which has pushed up the price of oil and natural gas.

For Polar Bear, the international crude oil price should reach $30 or even $40!

No matter what you make, energy is not as profitable as making money.

Liu Tao urged the construction progress of Polar Bear's natural gas pipeline and oil pipeline, because Polar Bear's natural gas pipeline and oil pipeline have fallen behind the original plan.

The money was invested by China Petroleum Group Corporation, but Polar Bear's construction efficiency is really hard to describe. It has to be urged every quarter. The construction progress that is not urged is really anxious.

Vladimir blushed. After all, Polar Bear did not do this properly. Although there are various reasons, it is still Polar Bear's own business.

Liu Tao was busy throughout the seven-day National Day holiday.

Meet some old friends and talk about cooperation.

Then there are some transactions.

Such transactions have to be discussed privately, which cannot be put on the table. Once they are put on the table, they cannot be done.

The National Day had just ended, and Liu Tao went to Yangcheng Shipyard with Prince Sultan and others.

It was the Type 001 light aircraft carrier No. 3 belonging to Saudi Arabia, which was officially delivered to Saudi Arabia.

Yangcheng Shipyard held a grand delivery ceremony, giving Saudi Arabia, a big customer, enough face.

Prince Sultan is already 71 years old, but he is still working hard for Saudi Arabia's cause and often goes out for visits.

This time, the Type 001 light aircraft carrier was officially delivered to Saudi Arabia, and Prince Sultan led the delegation to participate.

At this time, more than a thousand Saudi naval officers and soldiers lined up on the deck of the aircraft carrier, the Saudi flag fluttered in the wind, and the "Sea Eagle" carrier-based aircraft and "Ray Eagle" helicopter were parked on the deck of the aircraft carrier.

In the distance, there is actually a Type 052 destroyer, three Type 054 destroyers, an electronic reconnaissance ship, and a Type 905 supply ship, which is the original Type 882 Poyang Lake Ship.

These are all purchased by Saudi Arabia!

Saudi naval officers and soldiers have been trained in China for at least one year and can form an aircraft carrier formation to go back.

Prince Sultan delivered a speech. First, he thanked Yangcheng Shipyard and China, emphasized the friendly relations between Saudi Arabia and China, and then focused on the significance of the Type 001 light aircraft carrier to Saudi Arabia. It represents that Saudi Arabia officially owns its own aircraft carrier and has its own aircraft carrier formation.

Then Prince Sultan and his party boarded the Type 001 light aircraft carrier. This time they will no longer take a special plane to return to Saudi Arabia, but will take the Type 001 light aircraft carrier "King" back.

"King" is the name that Saudi Arabia temporarily changed when the aircraft carrier was outfitted, paying tribute to the Saudi king!

The second Type 001 light aircraft carrier ordered by Saudi Arabia this time was named the "Crown Prince" aircraft carrier.

The "King" aircraft carrier sounded the whistle and set sail. Liu Tao and others waved at the dock and said goodbye to Prince Sultan and others.

The "King" aircraft carrier sailed for several miles and joined other warships. Then the entire aircraft carrier formation was in formation. Three Type 054s were distributed in three places. The Type 052 destroyer kept a certain distance from the "King" aircraft carrier. The supply ship followed not far behind the aircraft carrier, replenishing the aircraft carrier formation with fresh water oil at any time.

This news was soon reported in the news at 7 o'clock in the evening.

Five days later, the Type 001 light aircraft carrier belonging to China was officially delivered to the Navy, ensuring that the Navy would hand over the first aircraft carrier to the Thai Navy. China has its own aircraft carrier formation, thus safeguarding national interests.