The rise of great powers: starting from military industry

The Type 052 destroyer was finalized.

The construction was organized and started. The first Type 052 destroyer was still chosen to be built at Dalian Shipyard.

Because at present, the only shipyard in China that can build Type 052 destroyers is Dalian Shipyard.

Due to the lack of manpower for the construction of the first Type 054 frigate, it was mobilized from Jiangnan Shipyard, Hudong Shipyard, etc.

The institutional advantage of concentrating forces to accomplish major tasks was fully reflected.

Those who received the transfer order immediately rushed to Dalian Shipyard.

Liu Tao served as the chief designer of the Type 052 destroyer and organized and led the construction of the Type 052 destroyer.

After careful preparation, the first Type 052 destroyer was finally going to start construction at Dalian Shipyard. This time, a grand and solemn opening ceremony was held, and many leaders came in person.

Compared with the construction of the first Type 054 frigate, there is no doubt that the construction of the first Type 052 destroyer is more significant.

On this day, the entire Dalian Shipyard was filled with colorful flags and gongs and drums.

The entire Dalian Shipyard was sealed off, and security work was carried out at the highest level.

The groundbreaking ceremony was already crowded, and there were many people attending the groundbreaking ceremony.

Among them, there were many people who participated in the construction of the Type 051 destroyer and had rich shipbuilding experience.

The leader delivered a speech, and Liu Tao delivered a speech.

Everyone took a group photo. This is definitely a milestone in China's shipbuilding industry and also a milestone in the history of the Chinese Navy.

Afterwards, several technical workers used a CNC cutting machine to cut off several special steel plates, welded them together, and completed the small group, which marked the beginning of the construction of the first Type 052 destroyer.

This is just a small module on the first Type 052 destroyer, but the Type 052 destroyer is composed of countless such small modules.

The modular shipbuilding process is very advanced and can greatly improve the efficiency of construction.

Liu Tao and others accompanied the leaders to inspect the entire Dalian Shipyard, and even went to the dock of the first Type 054 frigate to watch the construction of the first Type 054 frigate.

"Shipbuilding is an important part of industry and a reflection of a country's industrial level. It is also a labor, capital and technology intensive industry. It has a strong driving effect on the development of upstream and downstream industries such as electromechanical, steel, chemical, shipping, and marine resource exploration. It is of great significance to promote employment, develop export trade and ensure coastal defense security." Liu Tao introduced, "China has abundant labor resources, a relatively sound industrial and scientific research system, a relatively strong industrial development foundation, a long coastline suitable for shipbuilding, and a strong comparative advantage in developing the shipbuilding industry."

"You are optimistic about the development of world shipping, so your Panshan Group has invested heavily in building a shipyard to improve the shipbuilding level of the shipyard?" The old man was a little curious, "Aren't you worried that shipping will be cold, and you won't get orders, and you will lose everything?"

The big move of Yangcheng Shipbuilding Industry Group is highly valued by the country. This is the largest investment in the history of China's shipbuilding industry. Once the project is completed, it will become China's largest and most modern shipyard.

At that time, a normal shipyard will have special construction facilities for ships of 1,000 tons, 10,000 tons, 30,000 to 100,000 tons, and even 300,000 tons.

"Don't worry. Now we are wholeheartedly engaged in economic development. The power of world peace has greatly increased. Peace and development are the themes of the times. This is the general trend." Liu Tao smiled, "Aren't there more Chinese and foreign businessmen coming to our mainland to invest and build factories this year? Capital is profit-seeking. They won't do anything without profit."

The second oil crisis broke out, Europe and the United States were deeply in the economic crisis, and industrial costs soared. In order to reduce costs, many companies have turned their attention to overseas and intended to build factories and invest in construction overseas. After searching for a long time, China became the best choice.

At present, China and the United States are in a honeymoon period. The two sides have close exchanges, political and economic heat. China has a relatively complete industry. Although it is relatively elementary, it is also an industrial country. In addition, China's basic education has a large number of people with junior high school education. This is a good choice for workers. Too complex industries may not be able to be handled, but there is no doubt that it is very suitable for low-end manufacturing.

Last year, there were obviously more companies investing and building factories in China than before, and this year it is climbing.

The old man smiled, "You are very optimistic. I heard that the shipping company you and Mr. Huo are doing very well."

"Yes, the shipping company's capacity is constantly improving, and the business is very good." Liu Tao nodded.

The cooperation between the two sides in shipping began in 1981. A shipping group was reorganized. Through indirect shareholding, he holds 25% of the shares, the major shareholder is the Huo Yingdong Group, which holds 30% of the shares, and the others are Chinese businessmen in Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia, who hold 45% of the shares.

The foreign trade business of Panshan Group and the transportation of goods from overseas are all handed over to this Far East Shipping Group.

In addition to the shipping business in Hong Kong and Macau, and the shipping business of Chinese businessmen in Southeast Asia, the business of this Far East Shipping Group is quite busy.

Domestic export business, part of the transportation is also undertaken by Far East Shipping Group.

Moreover, it is not only in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia that it is involved in port business, but also in the mainland to negotiate cooperation in port construction and operation.

Liu Tao took the opportunity to report on his work in Hong Kong.

Since the previous large-scale investment in Hong Kong and the low-price bottom-fishing in Hong Kong, with the injection of a large amount of funds, the construction of factories, the recruitment of soldiers, and the unique advantage of Hong Kong as a bridgehead for foreign capital to enter the mainland, Hong Kong's economy has now returned to stability and people's hearts have settled down.

Those who really left Hong Kong are overseas capital, foreigners, and some businessmen and the middle class. Most people actually chose to stay in Hong Kong in the end.

And Liu Tao and his team also made huge profits. They bought at low prices and bought a large number of high-quality assets. In addition to a large number of assets related to basic people's livelihood, there are also many high-quality assets.

It's just that it's not time to withdraw money back yet. It will take another year before the money is slowly withdrawn and returned.

Otherwise, doing so now may immediately cause panic.

"The importance of Hong Kong is beyond doubt. We in China need Hong Kong as a window very much. Hong Kong must develop steadily." The old man nodded, with a clear understanding of Hong Kong's positioning.

Now Hong Kong is not only a bridgehead for foreign capital to enter the mainland, but also an important transit point for China's exports.

Many countries do not agree with China, so they will transit through Hong Kong first and then export to those countries.

Moreover, talents in all aspects of Hong Kong are also needed by China.

In terms of corporate management and finance, Hong Kong is undoubtedly far superior to the mainland at this time.

Even in another 30 years, Hong Kong will still play an extremely important role.

It is precisely because of the important role of Hong Kong that the upper level attaches great importance to Hong Kong. Even the working group sent to Hong Kong is of a very high level, and the working group also involves all aspects.

At the same time, it has repeatedly emphasized that Hong Kong is determined to implement the "one country, two systems" policy and maintain Hong Kong's social system for 50 years, while also allowing patriotic Hong Kong people to control Hong Kong.

All of these are to inject a shot of heart and reassurance into Hong Kong, so that Hong Kong can stabilize and overcome the crisis.