[b112]

Russia doesn't need shells exploding early, or combat gear parts snapping under load.

And that's what Chinese steel does. Fail.

They've only been able to make ball point pens, with a proper round steel ball, for a decade!

[xtian]

They built the largest high speed rail network in the world in less than 20 years.

[b112]

And probably sourced the steel out-of-country, as they have for other things.

[xtian]

You're wrong.

Anshan Iron and Steel: https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/ansteel-co...

Panzhihua Iron and Steel: https://news.metal.com/newscontent/101439663/The-exclusive-s...

Baotou Iron and Steel: http://innermongolia.chinadaily.com.cn/baotou/2020-01/03/c_4...

Wuhan Iron and Steel: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/WUHAN-IRON-AND-ST...

Handan Iron and Steel: https://www.gneesteel.com/news/industry-news/hbis-successful...

[b112]

You're wrong.

Sounds like a dangerous railway, then.

[xtian]

It’s not, statistically. But don’t let me stop you from clinging to ignorance.

[b112]

Thanks for all the stats.

That said, clearly they've just been lucky. Sadly, it won't last, and people will pay the price.

Because Chinese steel is junk.