Chapter 425: Indian Visitors
Before the 21st century, China exported homemade weapons to many third world countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America at low prices. The Type 69 tank was one of them. It was strong and durable, and could be operated after simple training. This was the advantage of the tank. However, this tank could not play the role of a main battle tank! Because it could not compete with the advanced third-generation tanks of this era!
This conclusion was reached by the Iranian armored troops after experiencing bloody facts.
During the Iran-Iraq War in history, both sides imported a large number of Chinese weapons. After all, they were cheap and easy to equip in large quantities. Both sides used Chinese weapons to fight each other and did not realize how difficult they were to use. But when the Gulf War came, Iraq was dumbfounded. Not only were Chinese weapons difficult to use, but Soviet weapons were also difficult to use!
But now, the development of history has been different. The Americans have consumed Iran's strength, allowing the Iraqi army to progress smoothly. Iraq's weapons consumption is not large, and there is no need to import weapons from China. On the contrary, Iran has imported a large number of Chinese weapons. These weapons delivered to Iran in advance are simply pitfalls for the Iranians in combat!
The capital of China.
"We have gained so much from this trip to China," said Fusako Shigenobu. "We believe that China is a market with huge potential. Our investment in China will definitely yield more returns, and our friendship with China will become more and more important."
Carrying a series of business contracts, Fusako Shigenobu was about to return to Tokyo. At the airport, facing the crowd who were seeing her off, Fusako Shigenobu made a commitment on behalf of the island government to maintain friendly exchanges with China.
Although unpleasant things happened in history, they were all done by the former militarist government. The current island government is also ruled by the Communist Party and has the same beliefs. Moreover, the path taken by the island country is also an object for China to emulate. After all, China is firmly following the path of reform and opening up and socialism with its own characteristics, and it also needs to implement a certain degree of private ownership, which is exactly the same as the current situation of the island country.
"It's a pity, General Andrei, that you can't go with us to visit the old place again." Fusako Shigenobu continued to say to Andrei in front of him. Originally, Fusako Shigenobu invited Andrei to visit the island country again in the name of the Prime Minister of the island country, but unfortunately, Andrei did not agree. This trip to China has kept Andrei away from his job for a long time. Now that the Iran-Iraq War is in full swing, Andrei cannot relax. The Turkestan Military Region still needs him to be in charge and respond to sudden changes at any time. This time, we can't let the Americans get there first!
"Later, if I have the chance, I will definitely go to the island country and visit the place where we fought." Andre said.
The word "we" made Fusako Shigenobu's heart ripple. A strange look flashed across her eyes, and then she came back to her senses: "So, we'll meet again?"
"Yes, have a good trip," said Andre.
After seeing off the private plane of the Prime Minister of the island nation, Andrei's trip to China was over. Before leaving, Moscow had already sent a reply that it could export modern-class warships to China! So Andrei negotiated this project. Each warship, plus spare missiles, would be exported to China at a price of $500 million. The export of these two warships would be another key project between the Soviet Union and China!
Fighter planes, tanks, warships, these national defense weapons, China has once again chosen Soviet products, while the United States can only rely on Taiwan to show its presence. The US arms sales to Taiwan can further stimulate China to turn to the Soviet Union, which is of great benefit to the Soviet Union!
After returning to Moscow from China, Andrei was involved in another arms sale before he had time to return to the Turkestan Military Region.
The Indians are coming!
When the news that Moscow exported two Sovremenny-class destroyers to China reached New Delhi, the Indians in New Delhi were immediately restless. China had obtained the MiG-23 fighter, which had greatly increased their military strength! Now, China also obtained two Sovremenny-class destroyers! This situation is something India absolutely does not want to see!
Indians have not had a good time recently. Originally, thanks to its geographical location, India was courted by both the East and the West. Both the United States and the Soviet Union were friendly to India. However, recently, in order to win over Pakistan and get Pakistan to allow the United States to station troops, the United States promised a lot of benefits, including balancing India and not selling weapons to India!
This made India extremely unhappy. Then, the Soviet Union also established good relations with China. The two sides demarcated the border, and military and economic exchanges began. India, in a flash, went from being a sweet potato to a bunch of ****.
The Sovremenny-class destroyer was the most advanced destroyer in the Soviet Union. It was only equipped to the Soviet Navy and never exported! But now, two of them were sold to China! This was intolerable to them! They came to Moscow this time to seek justice!
However, after two days, no one paid any attention to them! General Kumaramangalam was holding his breath in Moscow! Sitting in the hotel room, General Kumaramangalam looked at the scene outside the window and felt inexplicably irritated.
Just then, he saw a car with a Ministry of Defense license plate stopped below the hotel. A young man walked out of the car. His figure looked very familiar.
What is this person doing here? He turned his head towards the door, and soon there was a knock on the door.
"General Andrei!" General Kumaramangalam opened the door and saw the man. It was General Andrei who had negotiated the export of weapons with him last time, and General Secretary Andropov's favorite! This man actually came here to visit him in person!
"I'm very sorry, General Kumaramangalam. Recently, our entire Soviet Union is busy with the Olympics, so no one is here to entertain you for the time being. I'm really sorry." Andrei's attitude was extremely humble, which made General Kumaramangalam immediately satisfied in his heart. He was neglected and it was also his fault that he came to Moscow without making an appointment in advance. Others are also busy!
"It's okay, General Andre, I'm glad to see you." General Kumaramangalam said, "I came here to protest to you. You have exported too many weapons to China, which has seriously damaged our national defense security!"