"It's so complete!"
Looking at the catalog of items on the document, they range from agricultural products such as rice, flour, chicken, duck, and fish to light industrial products such as towels and soaps to household appliances such as televisions, washing machines, and refrigerators.
In addition to large items such as weapons and aircraft, it can be said that everything is available.
Mikhail couldn't help but sigh.
"Not all, they are all basic things related to people's livelihood. For example, electronic products are not good enough for us. We need to import them from abroad, and we still need to work hard."
"Keep working hard, is it difficult for you?"
"Yes, our group has put the development of electronic equipment such as computers and mobile phones on the agenda, and the construction of research institutes and factories has started in the special zone.
We are just getting started now, and we haven’t achieved much yet. In ten or fifteen years, when Minister Mihail comes to the mainland again, you will see people walking on the streets, many of whom are using our group’s communication equipment. . "
Xu Lei didn't know if what he said was right. Anyway, he just had to brag and he didn't have to file a tax return.
"I also hope that one day, we will be too far behind European and American countries in the electronic field." Mikhail shrugged and said with a smile, "I'm looking forward to meeting with the leaders of your group. I don't know when I will have time?"
"Mr. Hua is still in the Special Administrative Region. She will come to the capital with her advisory team tomorrow. She will definitely visit you, Minister Mihail."
"Advisory team?" Mihayin'er was a little confused.
"There are some retired old people, mainly in the aviation field. As you know, Minister Mikhail, the aircraft industry is too professional, so I will just talk about some business.
This is not the case with technical issues. What is needed and what is not needs to be checked by professionals. For this reason, Mr. Hua has lost many seniors in the aviation field. "Xu Lei said a little embarrassed.
"Invited seniors from your country's aviation industry!" Minister Mihayiner nodded and said: "It seems that you will definitely win the battle."
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A week later, Town Hall.
A few decades later, everyone will know that even a solemn place like the Great Hall can be rented out, and the rent is not expensive, even cheaper than the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.
But in the 1990s, not many people knew about it. They thought that those who could use the Great Hall were either official companies or powerful individuals.
So much so that many companies, individuals and even scam companies rent conference rooms here to hold press conferences in order to raise their profile and make them more attractive to others.
In the 1990s, there were many people using this method to deceive people, and many people, especially those in remote areas, were fooled.
Who would have thought that it would be a leather bag company holding a meeting in the Great Hall.
After Hua Yihan brought the advisory group to the capital, he only rested for one day because time waited for no one. Then he took the members of the advisory group to meet with Mihayiner and others at the Diaoyutai Hotel to discuss the aircraft and the overhaul plant.
It is not clear to the outside world what the negotiation process was like, but a signing ceremony was held in the General Assembly Hall on the third day after the talks.
In order to build momentum, both parties also invited many media reporters to witness the event.
Witnessed by dozens of media!
A trading company affiliated with the Eastern Group signed a trade contract with Mihail and others for eight Tu-154 passenger aircraft and supporting maintenance lines.
Like the Nande Group's contract, the two parties adopted a barter transaction model, exchanging agricultural products and light industrial products for Maozi's passenger planes and maintenance equipment.
Because there were many reporters on site, in order to build momentum, after the contract was signed, Eastern Group, Mikhail and others held a press conference to answer questions from reporters on site.
"Mr. Li, can I ask, is it not that the South German Group cooperated with Russia and exchanged cans for airplanes, and how did it become the Eastern Group? Did you cut off this business?"
At the press conference!
The reporters first stared at Mikhail and others to ask questions, and then after confirming that there were no questions, they sent the microphone to Hua Yihan, who became aggressive from the beginning.
"We don't cut off anyone's business. The reason why they cooperate with us and not with the Nande Group is because they are unreliable. If they were reliable, they wouldn't be unable to negotiate for three days.
And we reached a cooperation agreement just one week after our intervention because we have the strength and can complete the goods that Russia needs in a short period of time.
Unlike the Nande Group, they even need to pay for goods on credit. This is too irregular and cannot guarantee the quality and time of supply. Naturally, the Russian friends are not happy. "
Hua Yihan did not answer the question. Oriental Group spokesperson Li Hong took the stage to answer reporters' questions.
"Mr. Li, as far as I know, many manufacturers have reached agreements with Nande Group. I heard that Dongfang Group wants to kick them away and find new suppliers?" a reporter asked.
"Madam, before you ask any questions, please know something about our Eastern Group." Li Hong replied with a smile, "Our Eastern Group is not only one of the top large groups, but also has close cooperative companies with Russia.
A large part of the trains running on the China-Russia border are transporting our group's goods. There are thousands of companies across the country providing us with corresponding goods.
For suppliers, our group has only two requirements, that is, qualified quality and moderate price. As long as these two are met, they can be included in the supplier list of our Oriental Group.
Of course, being on the list doesn't mean anything. Our goods are subject to batch inspections, and any unqualified products will be returned. While the supplier's qualifications are cancelled, its legal liability must also be pursued. "
"So strict!"
Li Hong's words caused a commotion among reporters.
In the 1990s, the mainland had just transitioned from a planned economy to a market economy. Let alone simple quality issues, it was normal for goods to be deceived and abducted to die on the ground.
Only foreign companies that strictly pursue quality like Oriental Group can do it.
wrong!
Reporters present reflected that Oriental Group is a Hong Kong enterprise, not...
"Mr. Li, just now Minister Mikhail said that in addition to purchasing 8 Tu-154 passenger aircraft, Eastern Group also purchased an overhaul line. Do you think you are entering the aviation industry?"
A reporter raised his hand and asked.
"yes!"
Li Hong nodded and said, "Our Dongfang Group is an entity, not a leather bag trading company like the Nande Group. The products we produce range from basic textiles to TVs, refrigerators, washing machines and other household appliances to cars. It can be said that Everything you need.
In this case, why can't we enter the aviation industry.
Large passenger aircraft is the crown jewel of the manufacturing industry, and we at Eastern Group are ready to challenge it. "
"Challenging the aviation industry costs a lot of money. Why not buy it if you have so much money!" a reporter asked.
“I want to buy them, but household appliances such as TVs and refrigerators can be purchased and can be used at home for many years. If they break, just replace them with new ones.
Cars and airplanes are not acceptable.
The car is fine, parts wear is low, and after-sales service doesn't cost much.
Aircraft, after-sales service is more expensive than the aircraft itself.
Especially in countries like Europe and the United States, which attach great importance to technology property rights, every part for maintenance must be imported from abroad, and the price is sky-high.
This reporter, you can just buy it with one sentence. The question is, can you give me so much money? "
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After the press conference, China, represented by Hua Yihan, and Russia, represented by Mikhail, continued negotiations.
"Miss Hua, the reporter's question just now made me feel your determination. I want to ask, what do you want? If you can still treat me as a friend, tell me.
I'm too old to be frightened. "Looking at Hua Yihan, who was a few years younger than his daughter, Mihayiner said with a bitter smile.
"Minister Mikhail, since you asked this, I will get straight to the point. To be honest, since Eastern Group is preparing to enter the aviation field.
Either don't do it, or you have to do your best. We in Europe and the United States have no choice but to find a solution from you.
The overhaul line is only the foundation, and even the Tu-154's technology is just the foundation. What I want is not only the equipment of the Gubi Snow Factory, but also its basic reserves, those engineers with rich experience.
And your country's experts in air engines, and all the good stuff under the Ministry of Defense Industry. "Hua Yihan said very arrogantly.
"If you want so much, you won't be afraid of choking to death." Hua Yihan's words shocked Mihayiner. He originally thought that Hua Yihan was targeting the Tu-154 production line, which at most was a reserve technology.
Unexpectedly, his appetite was so big that he even wanted to take over Da Mao's aviation industry.
"A person is as bold as he is from his origin. The opportunity now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Actually, Minister Mihayiner, you also know that I am not the one who comes to Damao to suck blood.
I just want to pick up scraps. Countries like Europe and the United States are the real blood suckers.
I have heard that supplies in Moscow have begun to be in short supply, and this is based on the Eastern Group's continuous shipment of supplies to Moscow day and night.
However, Minister Mihayiner, Xu Lei should have told you.
The oil, minerals, and timber we need are already saturated. If we add more, we will have a backlog. We must expand the product list.
And if you expand the product list, you will have nothing except military industry.
Otherwise, tell me and see what I can offer. "
"We have!"
Just as Mikhail was about to say that our furry bears have everything, he wilted.
Although the furry bear is one of the two poles, it is something that is produced.
how to say!
Except for the military industry, there is really nothing that can be fought. This can be seen from the products it exports.
Everyone knows that oil and natural gas are a trump card in Mao’s hand. Whether in terms of economic interests or political influence, they are strategic chips for Mao’s game with the West.
In fact, the same is true for Mao Xiong. Foreign trade is highly dependent on the export of energy and raw materials, especially the export of oil.
It can be said that since the 1960s, oil and raw materials have been the most important source of foreign exchange for Mao Xiong, supporting the import of technical equipment and food from Western countries.
You may not believe it.
Although Mao Xiong and Yingjiang are parallel superpowers, the Soviet economy is really good at military industry and poor at civilian labor, in order to make up for the gap.
Since the 1970s, Maoxiong has strengthened economic and trade cooperation with Western European countries and introduced a large amount of advanced technology and equipment. The introduction of advanced technology and equipment requires a large amount of foreign exchange, which requires Maoxiong to expand export trade to earn foreign exchange.
It is different from the mainland.
The mainland has abundant human resources and light industry. It can earn foreign exchange through contract processing and working for European and American countries.
Not so with furry bears.
Not only is its light industry more expensive than in Europe, it is also in short supply, so there is nowhere to export anything.
Heavy industry and military industry can be used, but they cannot be sold. They can only sell oil and resources.
In 1970, the total export volume of fur bears was 11.5 billion rubles, which rose to 42.4 billion rubles in 1979, of which exports to Western countries increased from 2.15 billion rubles in 1970 to 12.5 billion rubles in 1979.
If you look at the total import and export volume of Mao Xiong, except for a few years, all other years are in surplus. However, if you calculate the trade between Mao Xiong and Western countries, you will find that almost all are in deficit, every year.
Throughout the 1970s, the cumulative deficit reached 13 billion rubles.
What's even more egregious is that fuel and raw materials are the main force in Mao Xiong's trade with Western countries, accounting for nearly 80% of total exports.
How much of it does oil account for?
Data from 1977 show that 53% of the total exports of woolly bears to the West in that year were created by selling oil, and 40% of the hard currency income of woolly bears was created by selling oil.
What does it mean?
Hard currency is gold, silver and international currencies popular in the world, such as US dollars, British pounds, and Swiss francs. Of course, this hard currency income does not necessarily come from the West. A small part of it comes from gold and silver exchanged from Economic Cooperation Countries and developing countries.
In absolute terms, Mao Xiong’s oil exports are also highly dependent on Western markets.
In 1979, Mao Xiong exported 164 million tons of oil every year, of which nearly 70 million tons were sold to Western European countries alone.
In the 1970s, natural gas was not as important in the world's energy structure as it would later be, but it had already begun to develop rapidly.
Mao Xiong vigorously expanded natural gas exports to Western Europe, and by 1979 it accounted for nearly 10% of the natural gas consumption in Western European countries.
It can be said!
The things that Mao Xiong can export, except oil and natural gas, that is, timber and mineral resources, are completely unavailable.
It was okay for our former Eastern European friends. They couldn't buy advanced things from the West, so they could only buy them from Mao Xiong.
As for rabbits, she could import them from Western countries, so how could she buy something so backward as a furry bear?
Mikhail was speechless just because he wanted to understand this.
like!
Apart from the military industry, Mao Xiong has nothing else he can take advantage of.
"Besides this, is there no other way?" Mikhail said to himself.
"Minister Mikhail, you are a senior, an old Bolshevik. I respect you. As long as I can get rid of it, I can take it. I can use Mao Xiong's unique economic system to concentrate all good things on military products. On.
I also want to help you, but I can't lose money and make a profit. Don't forget, although we are opponents, we are also comrades-in-arms. You are our big brothers.
Our military-industrial base was established with your help.
Now, you are down.
The West does not want that huge military-industrial system, because they have something more suitable for them.
Only we need it.
certainly!
I know that you are wary of us and do not want a powerful neighbor on your borders.
But the reality is!
When Mao Xiong arrived, Da Mao was also very powerful, too powerful to integrate into the West.
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