Did Ukraine really hide the aircraft carrier drawings in the Varyag? The inside story was uncovered

In the process of exploring the rise of China's naval power, an important node that cannot be bypassed is the birth of the Liaoning Ship. The name "Liaoning Ship" occupies an important position in the history of Chinese and even the world navy. Its predecessor, the Varyag, is a legendary name. From an unfinished aircraft carrier to becoming China's first aircraft carrier, this process is not only a contest between technology and wisdom, but also an in-depth interpretation of international politics and strategy.

The reconstruction project of Liaoning Ship began in a complex and delicate international background. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Ukraine held the unfinished ship, the Varyag. At the same time, China is seeking to break the blockade of Western countries on its military technology, especially in aircraft carrier technology. In this context, a series of negotiations and transactions between China and Ukraine have become an important chapter in bilateral relations.

Xu Zengping's plan to purchase the Varyag in his own name skillfully evaded the attention of the international community. He publicly claimed that he would transform this aircraft carrier into a casino on the sea, a unique cover that effectively concealed China's real intention. However, in the process of transporting the Varyag from Ukraine to China, China faced unprecedented challenges. Every link of the Turkish government's blocking in the Bosporus Strait and the storm test on the Black Sea may lead to the failure of this grand plan.

At the same time, the rumor about whether there are design drawings in the cabin of the Varyag has always been a topic of great interest. In fact, this rumor has not been confirmed. After obtaining the Varyag, China successfully purchased the design drawings of the aircraft carrier through negotiations with Ukraine. These drawings are crucial for the subsequent reconstruction work. Through hard negotiations, China finally brought back 1981 valuable drawings, which symbolized that China has really obtained the technical basis for building and transforming aircraft carriers.

The transformation process of Varyag is full of challenges. On March 4, 2002, the giant ship arrived at Dalian Port, China. After experts' inspection and assessment, it was found that the ship was in good condition and was likely to be rebuilt and put into service for about 50 years. This assessment gave China enough confidence, and the Chinese expert team immediately began years of hard transformation work. After countless days and nights of efforts, in September 2012, China finally broke the technical blockade of Western countries and had its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning Ship.

The successful transformation of the Liaoning Ship is not only a major leap in the strength of China's navy, but also an important expression of China as a great power on the international stage. This process reflects China's wisdom and strategy in foreign exchanges, and demonstrates the wisdom and courage of the Chinese people and scientific and technological personnel. More importantly, it marks that China has officially entered the ranks of countries with aircraft carriers, laying a solid foundation for the modernization of the Chinese navy.

Looking at the whole process of Varyag transforming into Liaoning Ship, we can find that this is not only a story about technology and strategy, but also a legend about national will and national spirit. From the strategic purchase of avoiding international attention, to the transformation process of overcoming numerous difficulties, and finally to the brilliant achievement of realizing the aircraft carrier dream, China has demonstrated extraordinary determination and ability in this process. The birth of the Liaoning Ship not only opened a new chapter for the development of the Chinese navy, but also made important contributions to the improvement of China's international status and influence.