Chapter 93: Foreign Guests

"I announce the official launch of the southern section of the Yunnan section of the Ning'an Refinery of the China National Petroleum Corporation and the Yunnan-Burma Oil Transportation (gas) pipeline construction project!" As the voice of Vice Premier Zhang Fengli Qingyue was settled, dozens of excavators began to rumble to start the motor, and a thick smoke was sprayed into the air by the exhaust pipe, and the deafening motor sound was shrouded in the entire construction site.

This is Ning'an City, 32 kilometers south of Queensland. According to the contract signed by China and Myanmar, the crude oil terminals and working terminals in Mad and Langli Island in Myanmar have started construction. At the same time, the natural gas extraction project of PetroChina offshore has also entered a substantial operation stage, which has also caused exclamation and envy of neighboring countries.

The Myanmar section project of the China-Myanmar oil transfer (gas) pipeline will also start in the near future, and will be constructed in two-way mode in sections. This will speed up the construction progress and ensure that the Ning'an refinery project and pipeline project construction can be carried out simultaneously and completed simultaneously.

The Ning'an refinery project, CNPC, will invest 22 billion yuan to build a large refining enterprise with an annual refining of tens of millions of tons. This is also a step for the central government to further promote the diversification of its energy security strategy, and it is also an important measure to further strengthen economic and trade exchanges between China and Myanmar. After completion, China will obtain a stable crude oil input terminal in the Indian Ocean, which can avoid the main throat of the Strait of Malacca and greatly reduce the risk of energy strategic.

This is the second of four energy transportation pipelines built by China, China-Myanmar, China-Pakistan, China-Kazakhstan and China-Russia.

As the first China-Kazakhstan oil and gas pipeline, the China National Petroleum Pipeline, officially transported oil to China on May 25 last year. On the same day, crude oil from Kazakhstan arrived at the Alshankou metrology station, marking the first overseas land oil transmission from China and the first step in China's energy security strategy. The gas pipeline will also be completed by the end of this year. At that time, natural gas from Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan in Central Asia will continue to enter the country through the ***.

Zhang Fengli, member of the *** Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, visited the groundbreaking ceremony, and the Minister of the Ministry of Energy of Myanmar also attended the ceremony.

Zhao Guodong didn't need to attend such a ceremony, and bigwigs gathered. In addition to the Vice Premier, a deputy secretary-general of the State Council, the Minister of Commerce, the Minister of Energy of the two countries, Cai Zhengyang, Tao Heqian, Song Guoliang, Wu Yuanji, and Wang Lie all participated. It was in line with the truth that the participation of his organization minister seemed to have no reason to get involved.

However, a deputy minister of the Ministry of Energy and the Central Executive Committee of the Myanmar Consolidation Association came to Myanmar. In addition to attending the groundbreaking ceremony, he also had a series of activities, such as visiting the Yunnan Power Group, the Yunnan Metallurgical Group, the Kunming Machine Tool Factory, the Party School of the Southern Yunnan Provincial Party Committee, the Southern Yunnan Medical University, the Southern Yunnan Provincial People's Hospital, the Kunming Ecology and a community work in a street office in Kunming. A deputy minister of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China also had to accompany him throughout the journey.

Zhang Baoguo held a meeting in Beijing, and the province had to arrange Zhao Guodong to accompany him.

Zhao Guodong never thought that he could catch himself even if he was arrested. After attending the ceremony, he had to take on this trip with foreign affairs tasks and accompanied Vice Minister Jiang from the United Nations Office of the CPC Central Committee and Myanmar guests to visit and inspect.

"Minister Jiang, this guest looks very unusual." After the inspection from the Queensland Machine Tool Factory, the day's inspection was over, and the Myanmar guests seemed to be not tired at all. They also listened very carefully to the development of several companies. They even went down to the workshop to check on the situation and asked about the company's annual output value, main uses and sales, the nature of the company, whether it was listed, and many other issues, which surprised Zhao Guodong and Vice Minister Jiang who accompanied him.

"Well, Brigadier General Wu Di is the Central Executive Committee of the Gong Association and has a certain influence within the Gong Association. Moreover, others are young, and you are not a few years older than Minister Zhao. He is a political star in the Gong Association. Although he comes from the military, he is familiar with the government's work very quickly and is very kind to our country. The central government attaches great importance to his visits. After his inspection in Kunming, he will also go to Nanyue, Hujiang and other places for inspection." Minister Jiang introduced with his lips pursed.

Zhao Guodong also noticed the fierce and heroic spirit between the eyebrows of the Brigadier General Wu Di. It is estimated that the Brigadier General was about 40 years old and had a very military style while walking.

After the inspection, the other party came over with the translator to express his gratitude to the two for their accompanying.

Vice Minister Jiang and Zhao Guodong both said that this was their duty and enthusiastically asked Brigadier General Wu Di if there were any activities to arrange for the evening. If not, the province could arrange for the night view of Queensland after dinner. The other party also happily accepted the invitation.

"Minister Zhao, I can feel that General Wu Di has a good impression of you. He told me that you have a unique military temperament. He admired your demeanor very much. Asked me if you were a soldier. I told him that you were not a soldier, but you had worked as a policeman." Deputy Minister Jiang Hua stood outside the hall with a deep smile.

"Ah? Impossible?" Zhao Guodong was surprised. "Although I had a very speculative conversation today, they were all at work, and the conversation was conducted through translation. He seemed to be very interested in economic development, especially in machine and equipment manufacturing and infrastructure construction, and did not talk about anything else."

"Myanmar is a country that believes in Buddhism. Buddhism emphasizes fate. Maybe General Wu Di thinks there is some fate with you." Jiang Hua smiled, "This is not a bad thing. General Wu Di talked to me about you while having a meal. I heard that you are only 35 years old, and I was very surprised. He said that he always thought that our party and country are very particular about seniority. It is rare for young people like you to hold positions now. I told him that you have a rich resume, have served in many places, and have won the championship of our domestic economic development growth for two years during his tenure as the Ningling Municipal Party Committee. This surprised him and became more interested in you."

"Minister Jiang, this is not good. He is a foreign guest. I am just a accompanying guest you recruited. Reception is your mission." Zhao Guodong shook his head with a wry smile. He was a little confused about what Jiang Hua meant.

"Minister Zhao and General Wu Di are not only the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Energy of the Myanmar Government, but also the Central Executive Committee of Gong Xie. For us, he is not only a guest of our country, but also a guest and friend of our party. Whether in public or private, strengthening communication and contact with him is of great benefit to developing the relationship between us. You must pay attention to this." Jiang Hua's smile was a little solemn.

"Minister Jiang, I heard what you meant, it seemed like I was going to visit Kunzhou tonight to be the commentator?" Zhao Guodong couldn't help laughing.

"That's not true, but General Wu Di may have to ask some questions. Minister Zhao may have to pay attention when answering, and at the same time, he must take this opportunity to explain some of our views and intentions to General Wu Di." Jiang Hua then expressed his true meaning.

Although the relationship between China and Myanmar has always maintained a very close relationship, there are also some disharmonious factors. After entering the 21st century, India saw that China-Myanmar relations have continued to develop. For strategic considerations, it has continued to throw balls to Myanmar, and India-Myanmar relations have also continued to heat up.

In April 2002, India, Myanmar and Thailand signed an agreement to build a transnational highway from Morey, India, through the central Myanmar city of Bagan and the southeast border city of Möwadi to the Thai city of Mae Sai. In January and July 2003, the Myanmar foreign minister visited India twice. In November, the Indian vice president visited Myanmar and agreed to strengthen economic, trade and defense cooperation. At the same time, India also promised to provide US$57 million in credit to help transform the railway from Yangon to Mandalay. In return, Myanmar supports India as a permanent member of the United Nations. At the same time, it is reported that India is preparing to establish a naval unmanned reconnaissance aircraft base in the Andaman Islands of Myanmar to monitor the activities of the Chinese Navy in this waters.

While China-Myanmar relations maintain a good development momentum, they are also disturbed by both internal and external factors, such as the changes in the situation in northern Myanmar, the status of Chinese in Myanmar, and the involvement of India, it seems more subtle.

"Are you saying that this guest might have to ask some sensitive questions?" Zhao Guodong frowned slightly. This is a troublesome job. The guest does not only represent the Ministry of Energy of Myanmar, but also represents the Myanmar Consort Association. As two equal political parties, if they say something inappropriate, it may cause adverse effects.

"Well, it's hard to judge now, but this guest has a quick mind and broad mindset, and has quickly accepted new things. It can be seen that he is quite interested in the economic development achievements made by our country after the reform and opening up, so he may ask some questions. In addition, due to his special identity, he may also ask some questions about the relationship between our two countries." Jiang Hua was also very cautious.

"Then how do I answer? Is it impossible to tell me, or is it vague, or is it about him?" Zhao Guodong also felt a little difficult.
Chapter completed!