China is on fire again! China cut off "the world's longest river, and the United States and Japan shouted: absolutely impossible."
The mad saga of the dam
Merovi Dam, you say? It's amazing!
Speaking of which, the dam, which Sudan calls the "pyramid of the 21st century", has really experienced many twists and turns. Initially, engineers from all over the world thought that building the dam on the Nile, which is more than 11,000 meters long, would be a dream. However, it was such a project that was considered "impossible" that was finally taken over by the Chinese.
The Chinese engineers are truly remarkable, and they have not flinched in the face of Sudan's harsh natural environment and poor infrastructure. With wisdom and sweat, they have built this world-class hydropower project little by little. In order to ensure the construction, they even built air-conditioned rooms for the workers to withstand the heat. Finally, after five and a half years, the Merowe Dam, known as the "Pyramid of Sudan in the 21st Century", finally stood on the Nile River, not only solving the water and electricity problems of 4 million Sudanese, but also becoming the pride of the local people.
And all this is thanks to the tenacious struggle and innovative spirit of Chinese engineers. They have proved with practical actions that as long as there is determination and courage, no matter how difficult the project is, it can be finally completed. This has also earned China a reputation as an "infrastructure madman" in the field of international infrastructure.
The construction of this dam has not only changed the face of Sudan, but also made this project, which was once considered "impossible", a source of pride for the Chinese. It's an amazing legend, so to speak!
The mad saga of the dam
But then again, the courage and wisdom of Chinese engineers alone may not be able to complete this project overnight. In fact, there are many interesting stories behind it that are worth mentioning.
For example, before the start of construction, the Sudanese government was facing many difficulties. Fifty-five well-known construction companies from around the world participated in the tender, but most of them withdrew in the end, believing that the project could not be completed. Even the United States and Japan, the leaders of the international infrastructure field at that time, decisively abandoned this "impossible" project after on-site investigations.
At that time, the Government of the Sudan had invested $1.6 billion, most of which was external debt. Watching one top company after another back down, their confidence is in jeopardy. At this critical moment, Chinese companies stepped forward and took on this arduous task without hesitation.
From the scorching heat to the ravages of sandstorms, from the fragile geological foundation to the problems of transporting materials, all these difficulties have not been able to defeat the fighting spirit of Chinese engineers. Not only did they manage to ensure the smooth running of the project, but they also solved difficult problems with innovative solutions. Eventually, thanks to the joint efforts of China and the Soviet Union, the "impossible" dam finally stood on the Nile five and a half years later.
The completion of this dam has not only lifted the Sudanese people out of poverty, but also become a shining business card for China in the field of international infrastructure. With this project, China has been known as the "infrastructure madman" by the world, and has won more opportunities in subsequent international projects.
It can be said that the legendary experience of this Merowe dam not only changed the fate of Sudan, but also witnessed the rise of China's infrastructure strength. This is undoubtedly a remarkable achievement, and it also fills us with infinite imagination about the future of Chinese enterprises on the global stage.
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