Chinese brothers, the drama that rescued Zambia in 1980, the J-6 purchase incident was revealed!
In 1980, we in China were really generous!Think about it at that time, Zambia wanted to buy our J-6 fighters, and we not only gave them *** but also promised to pay in installments. It was good at first, and I was really proud to see my brother countries happily signing contracts.
But on the day of the final payment, they found some reason to play the scoundrel, delay time, and shirk responsibility. What is this not a scoundrel?The anger in my heart is so inexpressible that I can't express it in words. China was generous and talkative, discussed it several times, and finally simply agreed that they would pay the deposit first, and wait for the rest to arrive.
However, when all 12 of our fighters were sent to Zambia, they delayed paying the final payment, and there were a lot of excuses, and the arrears were as high as 8 million US dollars. We urged us again and again, but they were ambiguous and ambiguous, which caused us a lot of headaches.
At this time, we in China cannot afford to suffer this loss in vain. In order to maintain the dignity of the country, we sent a delegation to Zambia in the name of repair. As soon as I arrived in Zambia, I found that the fraternal country really had no money and was not deliberately in arrears.
At that time, the Chinese delegates were also interesting enough to not blame Zambia, but once again showed our friendly attitude and allowed them to repay the loan in interest-free installments. As you can imagine, Zambia is grateful to China and promises to repay the loan on time.
However, the story is not over yet. It didn't take long for Zambia to refuse to pay again, on the grounds that the building where the contract was stored had been burned down, the documents were gone, and it was not known how much to pay. At this time, I was a little dizzy, what the hell is going on?
Fortunately, Zambia stated that this is not a deliberate debt evasion, and they do want to repay, but they really don't know the amount. As a result, China did not hesitate to take out the original contract, and also helped to revise it, and collect money according to Zambia's annual economic situation. It's really interesting, what a big business, and how thoughtful it can be.
Of course, Zambia could not be grateful, and once again promised to pay on time. This matter seems to have subsided, but in fact, the situation behind it is really not small. In order to protect Zambia's dignity and maintain friendly relations, China has also won a good reputation in the international community.
But the question is, Zambia, you are so difficult, why did you buy so many fighters in the first place?Mineral resources, water resources, and soil are so abundant, but because of historical reasons, they have been targeted by Western colonizers and colonized by Britain for many years, and their economic foundation has long been hollowed out. Although it became independent, it was unable to pay off its foreign debts and economic worries.
Zambia is also well aware of the importance of the country, and in order to defend the country, they have to upgrade their military power. At that time, they did not have the opportunity to develop their own research and development, so they could only buy them from abroad. But the ** in Europe and the United States is too high, and Zambia can't afford it. At this time, their eyes are set on China.
China was in a critical period of foreign affairs at that time, although it was not rich, but our China was really righteous, not only suitable, but also not inferior to others. As soon as these J-6 fighters arrived in Zambia, their military defense capability was really improved instantly, and the country's image was also thriving.
As a result, Zambia's voice and status in regional and international affairs have risen a lot, and it has also promoted exchanges with other countries. The purchase of these fighters has indeed improved Zambia's military capabilities and has also brought some positive effects to the country.
Then, the two countries began to cooperate, and diplomatic relations between China and Zambia gradually warmed. Zambia was one of the first African countries to establish diplomatic relations with China, and the two countries share common goals in the independence movement. Of course, when they are in difficulty, we in China are naturally obliged to lend a helping hand.
The most famous is the Tanzan Railway, the two countries in order to connect **, to achieve common development, but this is really a big problem. At first, Zambia approached the UK, but the conditions were unacceptable;Looking for the United States is even more harsh, and it simply outweighs the losses. At this time, China stood up and provided unconditional support to build this railway that runs through the lifeblood of the economy, which took six years.
The railway has not only improved the economic situation of Zambia but also boosted the economic development of the whole of Africa. This is not unilateral assistance, but mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides. Through such cooperation, China-Zambia relations have gradually developed from a single aid to a model of win-win cooperation between the two sides.
Yes, some people may say that this is all forced by the international trend, and everyone takes what they need. However, it is against this backdrop that China has shown a humane, friendly and generous image. Politically, the two countries have common interests, and there is also broad room for cooperation economically.
Of course, cooperation may not be smooth sailing, but the future development prospects of China and Zambia are still very broad. This has not only achieved a win-win situation in the economy, but also won our reputation in China internationally. China has not only demonstrated its responsibility as a major country in international affairs, but also provided selfless support to its friendly neighbors.
Therefore, even if Zambia has made so many twists and turns in this purchase turmoil, China has always maintained a friendly attitude. After all, we need to understand each other as brothers, especially in the face of difficulties caused by these historical reasons.
To sum up, the J-6 purchase incident in 1980 was not only a friendly aid, but also a testimony to the long-term friendship between China and Zambia. China has demonstrated the demeanor of a great power with its actions, safeguarded the country's reputation, and laid a solid foundation for China-Zambia relations. Just like the Tanzan Railway back then, despite the ups and downs, it finally ushered in a bright future of win-win cooperation.