industrial overlord

Chapter 611 Agent

For the sake of prudence, Huang Gang explained to Radkar and Slit the policy issues related to the import of agricultural products, explaining that he is only a middle-level official, and he only has the right to make suggestions but not the final decision on such important decisions, so The current commitment to import large quantities of U.S. wheat is merely an intention.

Radkar and others can fully understand Huang Gang's explanation.In the United States, the import of agricultural products is a more sensitive issue than the export of nuclear weapons, because almost no one cares about the whereabouts of nuclear weapons, but many people care about the price of agricultural products.Due to the existence of a powerful agricultural association, the U.S. government has never dared to open its mouth when it comes to importing agricultural products, for fear of harming the interests of the agricultural association and causing it to lose these important votes.

Comparing their hearts to their hearts, Radkar and others naturally understood Huang Gang's worries, and at the same time gave a high evaluation of Lin Zhenhua's role in this matter.In any case, Lin Zhenhua managed to persuade a Chinese government planning official to verbally agree to import a large amount of American wheat. This is the largest agricultural export progress made by the American Agricultural Association so far.

"Lin, you have helped me a lot." After the meeting, Ford pulled Lin Zhenhua and said.At this time, Radka, Scott, and Huang Gang had already left, leaving only Ford and Lin Zhenhua, who could talk freely.

Lin Zhenhua asked with a smile: "Ford, why did you get together with people from the Agricultural Association? Why do I think that you should be a member of the Industrial Association anyway?"

Ford shook his head and said: "It is too difficult to get the support of industrial associations. Every industry in the United States has its own associations. These associations have long been divided up by the congressmen. If I can't get them What are the benefits, why do they support me? It is this agricultural association, and I coaxed and tricked me into agreeing to come to China with me to take a look. However, I really didn't expect you to be able to persuade the Chinese government to agree to sign such a large order. "

Lin Zhenhua said: "This list can't be counted yet, you tell Radka and the others not to be too optimistic."

Ford said: "Lin, we are old friends. Don't I understand your skills? What you promised will definitely be done. I heard that Director Huang is also very popular in the State Planning Commission. A reused official, he has been persuaded by you, I think this matter has been at least half successful."

"Well, it's just half successful." Lin Zhenhua said, he still has some confidence in his judgment. Since he can persuade Huang Gang, he believes that this idea will definitely be recognized by higher-level leaders, so this It is not an exaggeration that this matter is half successful.

"Half is enough." Ford said, patting his thigh, "Let Radka and the others figure out their own way for the remaining half. With the current half, I will be their biggest contributor. Next year's mid-term parliamentary elections , they will definitely vote for me."

"Ford, I have helped you so much, how can you thank me?" Lin Zhenhua said to Ford leisurely, crossing his legs.In essence, he has been Ford's boss and has the right to speak to Ford in this way.

Ford said: "Lin, I know what you want. You should know that I have always liked China very much, and I am willing to do something for Sino-US relations, so whether you help me or not, I will do the same I speak for China in the parliament. However, with the support of the agricultural association, my voice has more weight."

"I have never doubted your goodwill towards China." Lin Zhenhua gave Ford a full affirmation.Lin Zhenhua knows that no matter what Ford thinks in his heart, at least in action, he has been helping China. He can be regarded as an American version of Bethune.

"I have always cherished our friendship very much." Ford quickly expressed his loyalty.

Regarding Ford's statement, Lin Zhenhua just smiled, and he continued: "Ford, reducing trade sanctions against China is just one of our appeals. In fact, we have another appeal, although it is not so important. But in front of Radka and the others, it’s not convenient for me to say it.”

Ford quickly said: "Now you can say, as long as I can do it, I will try my best to do it."

Lin Zhenhua said: "You just said that China exports industrial products to the United States, while the United States can only export agricultural products to China. Although this is just a joke, it also explains a lot of problems. Is there no one in the United States trying to change this situation? ?"

"Of course, the United States does not want to be just an agricultural country. However, China is now the world's factory, and the United States really has nothing to export to China." Ford said.

Lin Zhenhua shook his head and said: "No, the industrial level of the United States is still higher than that of China. In fact, China needs many industrial products from the United States. Unfortunately..."

"You mean... those high-tech products?" Ford understood what Lin Zhenhua was referring to.

During the Cold War, the United States led Western countries to set up a Paris Coordinating Committee to restrict the export of various high-tech products to the Eastern camp.After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the Cold War in the traditional sense ended, and the infamous Batumi was also declared disbanded in 1994.However, the dissolution of Batumi does not mean the end of the embargo of high-tech products in Western countries. The United States and some European countries still strictly restrict the export of many high-tech products to China, Russia and other countries for the sake of maintaining technological advantages. It is also something that China has to talk about during previous Sino-US trade frictions.

"The trade deficit between China and the U.S. is mainly due to the fact that the U.S. refuses to sell what China wants to buy. Today, when the Cold War has ended, this practice is very inconsistent with WTO rules." Lin Zhenhua said.

Ford shrugged and said: "This is all done by some old guys in the Congress. They are all followers of McCarthy and have always been hostile to China and Russia. I have always It is not in favor."

"So, can you change this policy?" Lin Zhenhua asked.

Ford said frankly: "This... I'm afraid it will be very difficult. You must know that the U.S. ruling and opposition parties have a lot of talk about China. It is not something that can be done in a day or two to change this negative impression. However, if it is your Han Huazhong Industry needs some high-tech equipment, and you can promise that these equipment will not fall into the hands of the Chinese military, I think I still have a way to get it for you.”

"I need a complete set of the latest integrated circuit equipment, including PVD equipment with a line width of 250 nanometers, annealing equipment, fully automatic optical measurement equipment, high-precision flip-chip bonding machines, advanced packaging lithography machines, glue coating and developing Machine, sputtering table, bump etching machine, silicon wafer cleaning machine... This is our preliminary equipment list, see if you can help me complete it."

As Lin Zhenhua said, he took out a document from his bag and handed it to Ford.Ford took it, flipped through it roughly, and couldn't help clicking his tongue secretly.Although he came from a machine tool background, over the years, Spischer has transferred the production and assembly of most of the mechanical parts of the machine tool to Hanhua, and Hanhua is the OEM. He focuses on the research and development of industrial control chips, so Ford I also learned some knowledge about the integrated circuit industry.

From Lin Zhenhua's list, Ford can see that Lin Zhenhua has a lot of ambitions. He is already thinking about establishing an independent integrated circuit research and development and production system, and he is aiming at the current mainstream technology as soon as he gets started. The 250-nanometer technology is still the latest in the United States, and it will not become obsolete within ten years when used in industrial control.

It is precisely because this level of technology is the most advanced, so the equipment requested by Lin Zhenhua is still in the category of restricted shipments to China. No wonder he asked Ford to handle this matter.However, the matter was of great importance, and Ford did not dare to agree easily.

"Lin, the things you want are too sensitive, and the Ministry of Commerce may not agree to release them." Ford said distressedly, "If it's just one or two pieces of equipment, I can use some means to get them out of customs. But this is a complete set of equipment. There are only four or five sets of equipment like this in the entire United States. If I apply to ship one to China, those bastards in the Ministry of Commerce will jump like a cat with its tail on fire got up."

"Aren't you a member of Congress? Can't you interfere with the policies of the Ministry of Commerce?" Lin Zhenhua asked.

Ford shook his head: "If it is someone else's matter, I can completely question it as a member of parliament, but I am both the handler and the arbitrator of this matter, so it does not comply with the rules."

"You mean, I need another handler, and then you will be the arbiter?" Lin Zhenhua heard the hint in Ford's words.

"Yes, yes." Ford replied, "Lin, you have to understand our American affairs. Members can question the work of the government, but if it involves their own affairs, then he needs to avoid it. My It means that if I have no involvement in the whole business, then it is justifiable for me to question the decision of the Ministry of Commerce. Moreover, I can also ask Radka and the others to help speak together."

"Let the Agricultural Association question the export restrictions on integrated circuit production lines? Is there any connection between them?" Lin Zhenhua was shocked. This seems to be an irrelevant matter, right?

Ford regained his sense of superiority in IQ, and he laughed: "There will be a connection, as long as you can prove that this integrated circuit production line is to accommodate those farmers who are unemployed due to the export of American agricultural products, then the production line and agricultural products will be linked. If the United States does not export production lines, China will not be able to resettle farmers, and then it will be impossible to import agricultural products. In this way, out of the need to protect agriculture, the Ministry of Commerce must make concessions.”

Too cruel!Lin Zhenhua secretly sighed in his heart, the ancients often said that the barbarians should be used to control the barbarians, sincerity is not a lie, if there are not a few agents who know the domestic rules of the United States, it is really not easy to deceive the Americans.

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