Countercurrent 1982

Chapter 1491 Sensitive Issues
Before the founding of New China in 1949, the older generation of revolutionaries had talked about the issue of recovering Hong Kong. At that time, the army advocated that Hong Kong should be taken back to the motherland, because Hong Kong was only a tiny place, and there was no military benefit in recovering Hong Kong. However, this proposal was eventually rejected by the far-sighted old revolutionaries.

Because New China was surrounded by enemies at that time, it was necessary to leave a window for barrier-free communication with the outside world, and it was precisely for this strategic purpose that Hong Kong was finally left behind.

In the following decades, the original decision proved the wisdom of these old revolutionaries. It was by relying on Hong Kong as a window to the outside world that China broke the US-British alliance and introduced a lot of advanced equipment and technology from abroad to provide new opportunities for the industry of the new China. And military development has brought huge help.

Until now, Hong Kong is still an important strategic fulcrum for mainland China.

Judging from the current international situation, Duan Yun, as a company in mainland China, still needs to look at the face of the Americans if he wants to invest directly in European countries. The United States has always regarded Europe as its own back garden, and it will definitely not be easy Other hostile forces and countries have their hands in this area, especially West Germany, which is tightly controlled by the US military, will never allow opponents to enter.

But if the Hong Kong branch cooperates with West German companies and scientific research departments, there will not be so many restrictions and blockades. After all, Hong Kong is still under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom, because the two countries are allies, and there is no general business and technology. above constraints.

Of course, if Duan Yun wants to avoid the American blockade by setting up a branch in Hong Kong, he will need some more complicated operations, but as long as the money is in place, there will definitely be someone in Hong Kong to help Duan Yun easily solve this problem.

"There is no problem in cooperating with companies in Hong Kong!" Hearing what Duan Yun said, Huber nodded immediately.

A few years ago, Huber also went to Hong Kong. He was also invited by the University of Hong Kong to participate in a series of academic activities held in Hong Kong. The high prosperity of Hong Kong left a deep impression on Huber. In the following years, the University of Munich and the University of Hong Kong also maintained official academic exchanges.

"The establishment of a research institute in your school this time is only the first step of our cooperation. If our early cooperation goes well, I will further cooperate with your school in the future, increase investment, and strive to achieve a win-win situation with your school. .” Duan Yun said to Huber with a smile.

"Okay." Huber said with a smile.

In the evening, Huber and members of the school committee held a dinner at the University of Munich. In a building hall with a history of more than 200 years, Huber and Duan Yun toasted and drank, and the atmosphere seemed very happy.

After dinner, Duan Yun and Hu Zhengming lived in an old castle at the University of Munich. The interior decoration is very elegant and exquisite, which makes people feel as if they have returned to the Middle Ages.

"Professor Hu, when you came to the University of Munich, did you also live in this old castle?" In the room of the old castle, Duan Yun and Hu Zhengming stood outside the window, watching Ning Yi's quiet night scene, Duan Yun Yun asked suddenly.

"It's the first time I've lived in this kind of place." Hu Zhengming smiled, and then said: "The last time I was here, I lived in an apartment next to the library. The room is not so big. I think the University of Munich The school has different ways of treating guests in the education and business circles, after all, you have invested real money in our school."

"Maybe, the Germans are actually quite romantic." Duan Yun smiled slightly, and continued: "Actually, as early as 7 years ago, I dealt with the Germans, and later, as the Chinese contact person, I worked as a German engineer. The translator's name is Bain. Bain is an old engineer with 30 years of working experience in a German automobile factory. When I first dealt with him, I felt that this person was rather rigid. At that time, the people in the factory were very afraid, but after I dated him for a long time, I found that this person lived a romantic life, liked to drink red wine and listen to records, and he would tell me when he drank too much I had a lot of romantic affairs in Germany, and it was only at that time that I realized that this seemingly rigid old man was actually an old hooligan..."

"Hahaha!" Hearing this, Hu Zhengming couldn't help laughing.

"But one thing to say, his skills and work ability are still commendable. I have learned a lot from him." Duan Yun said.

"Then when we come to Germany this time, don't you plan to meet him?" Hu Zhengming said.

"Our trip to Germany this time is very short, time is very precious, and there is no extra time to catch up on the past." Duan Yun shook his head, and then said: "I need to go back to China immediately after I finish my business at the University of Munich. There are still many people in China. Things are waiting for me to deal with, and I will definitely come to Germany often in the future."

"That's right." Hu Zhengming nodded, and continued: "The top priority is to register a new company in Hong Kong as soon as possible, so that we can cooperate with the University of Munich without any obstacles."

"By the way." Duan Yun seemed to suddenly recall something, and said to Hu Zhengming, "Have you communicated with technical experts from the Soviet Union before?"

"Technical experts from the Soviet Union?" Hu Zhengming was taken aback when he heard the words, then shook his head and said, "How is this possible? That is a hostile country. The United States does not allow domestic scientists and companies to have any contact with the Soviet Union. If the circumstances are special, they must go through strict examination and approval. If we scholars have contact with the Soviet Union in private, we will be treated as treason. This is no joke..."

When he said this, Hu Zhengming's face showed a bit serious.

The thing is obvious. During the Cold War, the two superpowers of the United States and the Soviet Union had very fierce struggles in various fields. Although the two sides will also jointly participate in some international conferences and activities, such as global events such as the Olympic Games, but in the fields of science and technology and economy , but they all have their own strict barriers, and neither of them dare to easily cross the threshold.

(End of this chapter)