The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Today, China’s most important relations with major powers are between China and the United States, China and Russia, and China and Europe!

The United States, one of the main founders of the Yalta system and the biggest winner of World War I and World War II, replaced Britain as the maritime hegemon. Since World War II, it has in fact been the most powerful country in the world, the world hegemon, the world's largest economy, and the main shaper and beneficiary of today's international order.

Russia, the largest inheritor of the Soviet Union's legacy, inherited three-quarters of the Soviet Union's territory, about 80% of the Soviet Union's conventional armed forces and almost all of its nuclear strike forces, including more than 300 million military personnel, as well as a large number of tanks, aircraft, warships and other equipment. In particular, in terms of nuclear weapons, Russia inherited almost all of the Soviet Union's nuclear weapons and strategic bombers.

In terms of economic resources, Russia inherited about 70% of the Soviet Union's economic resources, including a large number of industrial facilities, natural resources and scientific and technological heritage. These resources provide Russia with a strong economic foundation, enabling it to maintain an important position on the international stage.

In terms of international status, Russia inherited the Soviet Union's permanent seat on the UN Security Council and its representation in a number of other international organizations. The inheritance of these international statuses enables Russia to play an important role in international affairs.

Both the United States and Russia are among the few countries in the world today that possess independent sovereignty. They also possess strong military power and play a vital role in international affairs.

Europe, this is to regard the whole of Europe as a whole, because today, Europe is no longer the European power before World War II. A single European country, whether it is Britain, France, or Germany, is actually far from enough to be compared with the top three permanent members. Only the whole of Europe can become an important pole in the international community.

But the fact is, after so many years, Europe still has not achieved regional integration, and has been moving in the direction of European integration with bumps and bumps, various conflicts occur frequently, each European country has its own little calculations, and the various stirrings of the United States and Britain in Europe have made European integration seem difficult and bumpy, and it has even faced the huge crisis of dissolution many times.

Even now, the European debt crisis still troubles many European countries. These European countries even resent France and Germany, believing that they are using the EU to cheat and bully them, and this resentment is growing day by day.

The right-wing forces in Europe are constantly increasing. For example, in France, the right-wing has already approached 40% of the support rate in last year's general election. If it weren't for the alliance between the neutral camp and the left-wing camp, the right-wing would have taken over the highest power in France. But now all countries are worried that in the next French general election, the right-wing may defeat all parties and win the election.

In European countries such as Italy and Spain, right-wing forces are growing stronger.

If right-wing forces are really allowed to dominate European countries, then the entire European integration may come to an abrupt end, and even the European Union may collapse.

But no matter what, Europe still plays a vital role.

China's largest trading partner is the United States, and the United States is also China's largest source of trade surplus. Back then, China had a trade deficit with the United States, but later, China had a trade surplus with the United States, and this trade surplus continued to expand. China is now the United States' largest trade deficit country.

China's second largest trading partner is the European Union. Similarly, the European Union is now China's second largest source of trade surplus. This trade surplus is constantly expanding. Even though the number of Chinese tourists traveling to Europe is increasing every year, and Chinese tourists traveling to Europe bring considerable tourism income to European countries, it has not been able to change this trade surplus. On the contrary, as Europe's industrialization is constantly being crushed and its products are not competitive, this trade surplus is constantly expanding.

As for China's trade with Russia, it has been in a trade deficit for many years. Similarly, China has also maintained a trade deficit with energy-rich countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar.

It is because the amount of oil and natural gas imported by China every year is too huge.

As for Ukraine, it is the third or even fourth echelon of China's foreign relations. It is very important to say it is important, but it is not that important to say it is not important.

The reason is that Ukraine, as a large country in Eastern Europe, plays an important role in China's Belt and Road Initiative. Its participation and support play an important role in China's promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative. At the same time, Ukraine is also an important agricultural product importer for China. The amount of sunflower oil and soybeans imported from Ukraine each year is not a small amount.

The reason why it is said to be unimportant is naturally because Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, too far away from China. It is where the forces of Europe, America and Russia meet.

In 2008, during the Russia-Georgia war, Russia took decisive action to safeguard the strategic security of its hinterland. Although Georgia has been making trouble from time to time in recent years, it has never been like in 2008. Several surrounding countries were also deterred by the Russia-Georgia war and stopped making such a fuss.

During the Arab Spring, the United States intended to take over Libya, holding high the banner of democracy and freedom, to overthrow Gaddafi, thereby controlling the most important oil and gas producing country in North Africa, and further controlling Europe's energy. For its own strategy, Russia resolutely chose to play a game with the United States in Libya and fight a proxy war of controllable scale.

Faced with the support of France, Germany, Russia and Arab countries, the United States has been unable to open up the situation in Libya. As the boss of the West, the United States is capable of projecting huge power in Ukraine, an advantage that China does not have.

After all, China's foundation is still too weak.

The increase of foundation cannot be accomplished overnight.

The game between the great powers uses the world as a chessboard and many countries and regions as chess pieces. There are only a handful of chess players. How many cards a chess player has to play depends on their own background.

As for the chess pieces, their fate is actually not something they can control.

Those who lag behind will be beaten. This has long been proven. The essence of the world is still the law of the jungle, and it will not change because of the wishful thinking of some sanctimonious bitches.

These people often believe in what the United States has to say, but it is the United States that is destroying everything.

After World War II, the wars launched by the United States have run through the history of wars around the world.

Almost every war was started by the United States or instigated by the United States behind the scenes.

Unfortunately, just like Americans who like to play double standards, these people often also like to play double standards and are unaware of it.

On this day, Liu Tao and his wife watched the live broadcast of the Shenzhou spacecraft launch in front of the TV.

The reason why I watched this live broadcast was because Liu Yingqing was an astronaut carrying out the Shenzhou manned space mission.

Although China's Shenzhou spacecraft is now very mature and the launch of carrier rockets is also a mature technology, the probability of success is very high and the probability of failure is actually very low, but the two are still full of worries.

Because once you fail, there is no chance of survival, and often even the body cannot be found.

At this time, the four astronauts are taking an oath before setting off. For these astronauts who dare to march into space, each of them is a warrior.

To date, only 28 Chinese astronauts have entered space.

The Shenzhou spacecraft is led by two experienced astronauts, Liu Yang and Nie Haisheng, and two new astronauts, Liu Yingqing and Huang Tao. Huang Tao is a professor from the Beihang University.

After the oath-taking ceremony, the astronauts boarded the bus and headed for the launch site, and then entered the Shenzhou spacecraft in the presence of everyone.

The launch vehicle stands tall, waiting for launch.

Finally, everything was ready and it was time for ignition and launch.

In addition to sending four astronauts into space, the Shenzhou spacecraft will also conduct a rendezvous and docking of the spacecraft with the space station. The four astronauts will enter the space station, perform a three-month duty at the space station, and conduct a series of space experimental operations.

Liu Tao prayed silently in his heart, praying that the manned space mission would be successfully completed and that his daughter would return safely.

If something really happened in space, even he would be helpless and unable to rescue anyone.

On Earth, Liu Tao can do most things, but in space, there is really no way. The rocket ignites and launches, with a powerful roar, carrying the Shenzhou spacecraft into outer space.

Without any unexpected problems, the carrier rocket successfully sent the Shenzhou spacecraft to the predetermined orbit. The next step is to change the orbit and rendezvous and dock with the space station.

"Oh, why would Yingqing want to be an astronaut? If something happens, there will be no trace left of her body." Zhu Lin sighed. He was over sixty years old and had many wrinkles on his face.

Even if one is extremely beautiful in youth, he or she cannot resist the erosion of time, and beauties will grow old one day.

It's just that she has aged gracefully, and even now, one can tell at a glance how stunningly beautiful she was when she was young.

A few years ago, she had officially completed the retirement procedures. Her retirement life may include dancing, volunteering in the cafeteria, or attending concerts and lectures by scholars.

Zhu Lin was very opposed to Liu Yingqing's decision to become an astronaut after retirement.

Liu Tao said: "As the saying goes, a child grows up and is no longer controlled by his mother. Let her do whatever she likes."

"It's because you spoil her too much that she's not in a hurry to find a partner yet." Zhu Lin said unhappily and began to criticize Liu Tao.

When Liu Tao heard this, he couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling and his heart was filled with helplessness.

Raise sons in poverty and daughters in wealth.

It is an indisputable fact that he has always doted on his daughter.

But now, as a father, he has begun to worry about his child's life-long affairs.

But the child has grown up and has his own ideas. What can he do?
As for political marriage, he was unwilling to do so and there was no need for it.

At his current position, there is no need to do such things.

After watching the live broadcast, the two had dinner together at home and then went out for a walk.

To this day, the park here is still not open to the public and is only used by internal employees.

When Liu Tao is at home, he always goes out for a walk after dinner.

In the park, the two met Chen Weimin and Liu Honglei.

Everyone takes a walk together, talking and laughing. This has become a common occurrence in recent years.

Ever since Chen Weimin was transferred back to Kunming, the two families have been in frequent contact.

In particular, Liu Honglei also went through the retirement procedures a few years ago and officially retired, and most of the time she was with Zhu Lin.

They are even writing books, but they haven't been finished yet.

Liu Honglei talked about the wedding of her youngest daughter Chen Weiying and hoped that her uncle Liu Tao could be present.

The Chinese tradition is that the maternal uncle is the closest relative. Among all the relatives, the maternal uncle is the closest and has the most contacts. One of the important reasons is that the maternal uncle can take the lead in protecting the rights of daughters in important matters such as property inheritance, elderly care, and treatment of daughters-in-law.

Liu Honglei knew that the most important reason their family could be what it is today was because they had Liu Tao as their backer. Liu Tao was not only her biggest backer, but also her children's biggest backer.

As long as Liu Tao was around, her children would have someone to protect them.

"When and where will Wei Ying's wedding be held?" Liu Tao asked. As long as he has time, he will attend if he can.

If there happens to be a conflict, there is nothing to be done but his wife to intervene.

Chen Weiying majored in international relations in his undergraduate studies, and later pursued further studies at Southwest Associated University, where he received a doctorate in international relations. He then stayed at Southwest Associated University and is now an associate professor of international relations at the university.

"The first day of the third lunar month is a good day for accepting betrothal gifts, getting married, and traveling. It is the most suitable day for their birth dates," said Liu Honglei.

Liu Tao nodded and said, "Okay, I will attend Wei Ying's wedding then."

Liu Tao calculated that it was his vacation time, so he could attend.

He has always had a relatively long vacation period each year. Apart from Panshan Group, his main responsibilities include China's science and technology field.

Then we will also be involved in some foreign-related aspects.

Liu Honglei was very happy to hear this.

The man Chen Weiying dated was a physicist at Southwest Associated University, who was three years older than her and an associate professor at the university. Liu Honglei and Chen Weimin had no objection to this.

The four children are all relatively promising, which makes them very happy.

As for whether to go into politics, the military or do something else, they do not force it and leave it to the children to choose.

Zhu Lin couldn't help but talk about her own troubles. Her current trouble was her children's marriage, but she seemed powerless in this regard.

Liu Honglei could only comfort Zhu Lin and tell him to be more open-minded. Fate is something that cannot be forced. But when fate comes, it cannot be stopped. Liu Honglei also cited Liu Ziyu as an example. In the past, no matter how anxious everyone was about Liu Ziyu, it was useless. But when fate came, the lifelong event was resolved, and now they have a son and a daughter.

Then, for some unknown reason, Liu Honglei and Zhu Lin began to criticize Liu Tao, saying that Liu Tao doted on them too much, which led to these things happening, otherwise it would not have happened.

Especially when it comes to career choices for children, Zhu Lin now feels that being a professional athlete is not a good idea. Most of the year is spent competing and preparing for competitions, and the time for real rest and vacation is actually very short, and there are also injuries.

Instead, Zhu Lin thinks that joining the army, politics, or teaching at a university are good choices. (End of this chapter)