Chapter 403 This is a big chess game
Xiao Peng was also helpless. What was going on these days? Swindlers were popular everywhere, but why was it that no one believed him when he told the truth?
"Brother Chen, I'm telling you the truth." Xiao Peng pointed at his eyes and said, "Look into my sincere eyes!"
Chen Zetao rolled his eyes at him: "I didn't see the sincerity in your eyes, but you seem to be a little irritated lately, and you have a lot of eye mucus!"
Xiao Peng spread his hands and said, "Anyway, this is the only answer."
Chen Zetao said helplessly, "You said we're partners from now on, but is it so hard to tell the truth? Forget it, forget it. Can't I just stop asking you about this? I want to ask you something serious. Do you plan to keep your ship in the New Port of Marseille?"
Xiao Peng shook his head and said, "How can I afford that kind of money? Brother Chen, don't you have connections in Spain? How about you contact Patachi in Spain for me? I want to dock the ship in Spain. It's cheaper that way, and we'll have more freedom in our work. After all, I helped them find the submarine, so how about asking her to help us?"
Chen Zetao suddenly grinned after hearing this: "Actually, that's why I came to you."
"What do you mean?" Xiao Peng asked puzzledly.
Chen Zetao took out a banknote from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Peng.
Xiao Peng took the note, which was worth five hundred yuan. After looking at it carefully, he frowned: "Algerian dinar? Is that the Chinese satellite printed on it?"
Chen Zetao nodded.
Countries around the world like to print their own development achievements on their own currencies, but it is relatively rare for a country like Algeria to print foreign spacecraft on its own banknotes.
This communications satellite, called "Algeria-1," was launched into space in December 2017. It's Algeria's first satellite. Don't underestimate it; it could solve Algeria's challenges in broadcasting, emergency communications, distance education, broadband access, and more!
For the Chinese people, launching rockets and satellites is no longer news. However, in fact, China's rocket and satellite development is very late.
Everyone knows that China's first satellite was Dongfanghong-1, launched into space in 1970. However, it remained in space for only 28 days before becoming ineffective, making it considered an "experimental" satellite. China's first true communications satellite wasn't operational until 1986; prior to that, China had been renting satellites from foreign countries.
But since then, China's satellite rocket technology has made great strides and has become a major aerospace industry power with a complete industrial chain.
When China's satellite and rocket technology matured, it frightened Western countries: China was a "profit-making machine." How could Western countries cope when they started playing with satellites and rockets?
This thing really makes money!
Western countries, especially the US, have been putting obstacles in China's way. First, they released the Cox Report, a completely unfounded accusation that China had stolen their data. Then, they enacted the Wolf Amendment, which banned Chinese scholars from participating in the US aerospace industry. Furthermore, they completely banned Chinese rockets from launching their satellites: not only were American satellites prohibited, but even satellites from other countries with a single screw made by the US were prohibited from being launched by Chinese rockets. Chinese satellites were also prohibited from using any US equipment.
Except for China, almost all satellites in the world have American components, so the Americans used this method to force China to withdraw from the international commercial launch market.
Although Chinese rocket launches are cheap, safe, and reliable, if a client chooses a Western satellite, Chinese companies won't even be eligible to quote. Musk's rocket company is able to snatch most commercial satellite launch orders not because of its advanced technology, but simply because it's cheap. But compared to Chinese rockets, they're still ridiculously expensive!
But China isn't just sitting around waiting for death. You won't let us launch your satellite? No problem! We'll export it whole! We'll launch our own satellites using our own rockets! Many countries are now choosing China's affordable and high-quality satellites!
Nowadays, Chinese people think that satellites in the sky are nothing special. Even some private companies launch satellites for fun. However, this is like "a full man does not know the hunger of a hungry man"! Most countries in the world do not even have a single satellite!
Just like the North African giant Algeria, this is definitely a country with ambitions and ideas. Not to mention their navy and army, their air force operates the fourth largest fleet of Su-30 heavy fighter jets in the world, second only to Russia, China and India, and also has aerial refueling capabilities.
Don't underestimate aerial refueling capabilities. Technologically advanced Europe, including Russia, has fewer than five countries with such capabilities, and Africa has fewer than three. Furthermore, China was the first country in the world to purchase Russia's fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Su-57.
Not to mention Africa, Algeria's military strength is enough to make it a military power in Europe.
But such a country did not even have a communication satellite before 2017 and could only rely on leasing. After all, in the eyes of those Western countries, Africa is just their "colony" and they will never teach these technologies to Africa.
But China is different. You don't understand aerospace? We'll teach you! You don't have a ground station? We'll build one!
This is the main reason why China's influence in Africa has gradually increased in recent years.
Xiao Peng was confused and asked, "Brother Chen, what do you mean by giving me an Algerian dinar?"
Chen Zetao pulled a map from his pocket and placed it in front of Xiao Peng: "Have you heard of El Hamdaniya?"
Xiao Peng thought for a moment and said, "If I remember correctly, it should be about 60 kilometers away from Algiers, the capital of Algeria. What are you doing there?"
Chen Zetao took out a cigarette and offered one to Xiao Peng before saying, "In 2016, China and Algeria established a joint venture to build a new large port there."
Xiao Peng gasped. "Oh my god, this is a big deal! That's the gateway from the Atlantic Ocean into the Mediterranean! This will perfectly complement the Greek port of Piraeus, effectively controlling the entire Mediterranean's maritime freight routes. As I've always said, our national think tanks are full of amazing people! This is a huge move!"
Chen Zetao smiled and said, "I told you about Algeria for a reason. The first phase of the new port is complete, and commercial operations have already begun. If you really want to leave Marseille, what do you think of going to Algeria? Not only will the rent be lower there, but it's also safer. At least it's much better than here in Marseille."
"Hmm?" Xiao Peng raised his eyebrows. This suggestion seemed really good.
Algeria...it seems interesting to go to North Africa.
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