industrial overlord

Chapter 685
Hiat came later than expected. When he saw Khedira, he was a little embarrassed, and he repeatedly apologized to Khedira, saying that he answered a phone call before leaving the house, and then made a few more calls. A phone call, so wasted time, and so on.

Khedira was not interested in knowing these trifles about Hiatt. He said to Hiatt: "Mr. Hiatt, I have already booked a press conference room. It is best to give a more detailed introduction on the attitude of product dumping. I hope that your speech today will become a landmark speech for the EU's handling of foreign trade affairs in the next five or even ten years."

"Mr. Khedira, I think this form can be slightly changed. For example, it is best to have a closed-door negotiation between you and China Hanhua Heavy Industry. If possible, I would like to take part in it." Mediator." Hiatt was still making the last effort.

"This is impossible." Khedira said decisively, "It is absolutely impossible for us to compromise with the Chinese."

"Then... well, I hope the EU's attitude doesn't disappoint our business friends," Hiatt said.

Khedira led Hiatt to the press conference hall, where many journalists, as well as representatives of exhibitors and merchants participating in the exhibition had already gathered in the hall.Khedira had let people know before, saying that officials from the European Union would come to deliver an important speech on foreign trade issues. I hope everyone will pay attention.

EU officials have no administrative relationship with exhibitors and merchants, but since everyone has come to Europe to do business, there are some policy matters that need to be heard, so everyone also came here after hearing the news.Sitting in the audience seats in the conference hall, businessmen from various countries were quietly analyzing the possible content of the conference.

Lin Zhenhua also came to the press conference, and with him was Li Mozi, the director of the former Machinery Committee. After the Machinery Committee was abolished, Li Mozi went to the Development and Reform Commission and was still in charge of the equipment industry, so this time he went to Frankfurt with Lin Zhenhua and others. coming.Hearing that EU officials were coming to give a speech, and it was about trade issues, Lin Zhenhua took Li Mozi to attend.

The two were sitting in the last row of the conference room, and Li Mozi asked Lin Zhenhua, "Mr. Lin, what do you think the EU officials will say this time?"

Lin Zhenhua looked up at the Germans who were busy on the stage, and said: "Those people on the stage are all wearing ALK uniforms. Obviously, this speech was initiated by ALK. The people invited by ALK, I Think, it should be nothing more than talking about trade protection issues."

"I heard some rumors that European equipment companies plan to file dumping charges against Chinese industrial equipment. This should cause some trouble for your exports to Europe?" Li Mozi said.

Lin Zhenhua nodded and said: "There will definitely be troubles, but we are used to it. Earlier, when we exported some products from Europe and America, we also encountered anti-dumping investigations and were even imposed anti-dumping duties. But this kind of trade The means of protection can only protect them for a while, and our cost is lower than theirs, so their domestic importers will also put pressure on the government."

"Well, I also think the other party must be at the end of his rope." Li Mozi said with a smile.

Khedira thought it was a life-saving anti-dumping method, but in the eyes of Lin Zhenhua and others, it was just a small obstacle.This confidence stems from the strength of Chinese enterprises.In fact, Khedira is just unwilling to admit it. Even if he can buy ALK a few more years through anti-dumping, ALK will eventually be crushed by the Chinese unless Europeans become as diligent as the Chinese. .

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am very glad that you are here to attend the discussion on free trade issues initiated by ALK. Now I am honored to introduce the guest who participated in our meeting. He is the official in charge of trade affairs of the European Union. Mr Art..."

Khedira stood on the rostrum and introduced Hiyat to everyone with great emotion.

Contrary to Khedira's face full of spring breeze, Hiat's face was covered with clouds, as if he had encountered something embarrassing.He walked up to the rostrum, smiled reluctantly at everyone, and then sat down beside him.

Khedira settled Hiatt and started his speech with the microphone.Maybe it was because he was aggrieved to a certain extent, his speech was full of gunpowder from the beginning.He first reviewed the history of the European Industrial Revolution affectionately, and praised the great achievements made by the European industrial circles for human progress. Then he changed the subject and began to strongly criticize those "thieves who violated intellectual property rights" and "thieves who played dumping tactics." .

Although Khedira did not directly name China or developing countries in his speech, none of the people present here are laymen, and they knew what Khedira was pointing at.Somebody discovered that Lin Zhenhua was sitting in the last row of the conference hall, so everyone turned their heads frequently, wanting to see what kind of expression Lin Zhenhua would have at this moment.

Facing Khedira's accusation, Lin Zhenhua showed a mocking smile on his face. In his opinion, Khedira's insults were just self-consolation for the loser.If swearing can solve the problem, why do we need the police?
"Mr. Khedira, I would like to interrupt you very much. May I ask which countries or companies you refer to as the thieves who infringe on intellectual property rights?" In the auditorium, a person who looked like a reporter stood up. , asked Khedira.

"It's not convenient for me to point out this question directly." Khedira replied pretending to be reserved.In fact, this reporter was Khedira's "trust" prepared in advance. His role was to stand up at critical moments and say what Khedira was inconvenient to say in the name of a reporter.

"I think it's best for you to verify it yourself." Khedira encouraged with a smile.

The reporter immediately turned around and said in the direction of Lin Zhenhua: "I noticed that there is His Excellency Lin Zhenhua, the chairman of China Hanhua Heavy Industry Group, in this venue. May I take the liberty to ask you to comment on Mr. Khedira? The question you just mentioned?"

The venue suddenly became agitated, some followed suit, and some accused the reporter of being shameless. This kind of blatant attack method is really too low.

Lin Zhenhua also didn't expect Khedira's resentment towards him to be so deep that he would resort to such means to embarrass himself.Facing everyone's eyes, he stood up, raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said loudly:

"For issues such as freedom of trade and protection of intellectual property rights that Mr. Khedira said, I agree with both hands. Mr. Khedira just said that Europe has made great contributions to human civilization and progress. I completely agree with this What I would like to add is that China, like Europe, has also made important contributions to human civilization and progress. The four great inventions of ancient China are still benefiting mankind today. Without the compass invented by the Chinese, there would be no There will be a great European voyage, so I am afraid that the great industrial revolution will not be born.

When it comes to subjects like robbers and thieves, I don't want to say too much.In history, China was a country that suffered from robbers and thieves, including the ancestors of Mr. Khedira, who once rushed into the capital of China with foreign guns and cannons, robbed countless gold and silver treasures, and set fire to the capital. The most beautiful royal gardens in human history..."

"Mr. Lin, this topic should not be expanded too much." Li Mozi smiled and stood up, interrupting Lin Zhenhua, "We are here today mainly to talk about friendship."

"Yes." Lin Zhenhua was kind, and secretly praised Li Mozi's tacit understanding with him. Without Li Mozi's words, he still didn't know how to change the topic that made a room full of Europeans feel uncomfortable.

"Our Director Li is right. We are here today to talk about friendship with the European people. History should not be forgotten, but we will not be immersed in history forever. Human beings have entered the 21st century, peace Development and development are the two major themes of human society. I am an entrepreneur, and my duty is to provide the public with more and better equipment products to make people's lives better. In this regard, we are willing to cooperate with European All enterprises in the world, including enterprises, carry out extensive cooperation." Lin Zhenhua said emotionally.

"Mr. Lin, I'm very sorry. I think you may be avoiding some sensitive topics. Just now Mr. Khedira mentioned the issue of intellectual property infringement and dumping. How do you comment on this?" The reporter hurriedly changed the subject. When I came back, I was afraid of being fooled by Lin Zhenhua.

Lin Zhenhua showed a surprised look on his face, and asked: "There is such a thing? Who is doing this? Please Mr. Khedira point it out, and we all condemn him together."

Everyone burst into laughter, Khedira's face on the stage turned purple, but he didn't know what to say.The reporter who made the attack did not expect that Lin Zhenhua could pretend to be stupid to this extent. He hesitated for a moment and asked, "Why, doesn't Mr. Lin think that the company Mr. Khedira mentioned is probably your company?" ?”

"I don't think so." Lin Zhenhua shook his head. He pointed to Khedira on the stage and said, "I think Mr. Khedira has been around for a long time, and I know he is a very honest person. If he He has the evidence of Hanhua's intellectual property infringement or dumping in his hands, and I believe he will tell everyone the truth. But, did you hear what he said just now?"

"No!" Many people present shouted loudly together, some of them were representatives of Chinese companies who came to observe, some were merchants with good relations with China, and some were purely soy sauce, the purpose of booing was to watch Khedira's joke.

"Look..." Lin Zhenhua said to the reporter with a full face of regret: "Everyone has not heard that Mr. Khedira accused us of Hanhua, how did you think of this? Indeed, imagination is a reporter. Necessary quality, but too rich imagination, that is a disease, can be cured..."

"Wow——" half of the people in the venue laughed and applauded. In this release hall, those who sympathize with Khedira are far inferior to those who don't like Khedira. Regardless of whether Lin Zhenhua is right or not, As long as they saw Lin Zhenhua slapping Khedira in the face, everyone applauded without hesitation.

"Quiet, quiet!" Khedira slammed the microphone on the stage, "Please don't make any noise. As for which companies violated the principle of free trade and used improper means to disrupt the trade order, this needs to be investigated by an independent investigation agency. To determine. Our company has submitted some of the materials we have to the EU Trade Commission, and now the Trade Commission has reached a conclusion on the preliminary determination of these materials, and we invite Mr. Hiatt to announce this conclusion to everyone.”

Hearing Khedira's words, everyone fell silent. Everyone knows that Hiatt's speech will be very important, and it represents the EU's official judgment on this case.Of course, within such a short period of time, it is impossible for the EU to conclude that there is dumping by Chinese companies, but as long as the EU expresses its willingness to initiate anti-dumping investigation procedures, it means that Chinese products will be interfered by trade barriers.

Those European merchants who are planning to buy some cheap goods from China are particularly nervous about this. Anti-dumping matters protect European manufacturers, but harm European importers.

Hiatt walked to the speaker's seat with an uncertain expression on his face.He looked at the crowd, and then at Khedira. For some reason, Khedira suddenly felt a chill.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great pleasure to meet you here. The discussion on trade freedom initiated by ALK is very meaningful. It reminds us to promote trade freedom and at the same time insist on some The principle of necessity, to crack down on behaviors that violate the principle of free trade. There is a very deep official and non-governmental friendship between China and Europe. The economies of the two sides are very complementary. The development of trade has been gratifying for a long time, and both sides have gained from this trade. income……"

Hiatt began to speak eloquently. As expected of an official in charge of trade affairs, he had a series of data in his mind, and he could easily shake out a lot.However, the more people listened to his speech, the more confused they became, especially Khedira, who didn't react for a long time. I don't know why this buddy would say such bureaucratic articles.

"...Finally, please allow me to wish this year's Frankfurt International Industrial Equipment Exhibition a complete success, and wish global companies, including China and Europe, a complete success at this exhibition! Thank you, thank you!" Xi Ya Te ended his speech with a congratulatory speech. From the beginning to the end, he did not mention the dumping allegations raised by ALK.

"Mr Hiatt!"

Seeing Hiatt's attitude of slapping his butt and leaving, Khedira grabbed his sleeve regardless of etiquette, and said, "I think, did you miss any important issues in your speech just now? "

"Is there?" Hiat asked the audience with a fake smile, then covered the microphone with his hand, and whispered to Khedira: "Mr. Khedira, I will answer this question." Can I talk to you later? This is not an occasion to talk about this kind of thing."

"No! Mr. Hiatt, I beg you, you must express your attitude on this matter." Khedira said stubbornly.

He has already lost so much that he lost his underpants. If the counterattack this time is not successful, then ALK will be ashamed at this exhibition, and he will not be in the circle in the future.He had to force Hiatt to make a statement on this occasion, even if he just said "the EU will investigate", at least it can be regarded as supporting ALK.As for the powerful words of "the European Union strongly condemns China Hanhua", he no longer dares to ask for extravagance.Judging by Hiatt's poor appearance, it is estimated that he has no guts to challenge the Chinese at all.

Hiat glared at Khedira with resentment, but let go of his hand covering the microphone.He knew that Khedira was in a daze. If he didn't agree to Khedira's request now, maybe Khedira would really roll naked at 720 degrees in front of everyone.

"Ahem, there is one more thing that I can inform everyone about." Hiatt said into the microphone.

The audience was silent, and Khedira stood behind Hiyat, her eyes widened, waiting for Hiyat to continue talking, but Hiyat was still panting heavily at this time, look at the meaning, He wanted to wait to piss Khedira to death, and then he wouldn't have to say anything.

"This matter, er, concerns two companies present. Well, these two companies, I think, er, I'm afraid I have to mention their names. One of the companies, er, you guessed it, is He Mr. Dila's ALK company. The other company is China Hanhua Heavy Industry Group Corporation. My opinion is that it is best for these two companies to communicate in private to eliminate some misunderstandings and differences..."

Hiyat looked back at Khedira with the expression in his eyes saying: This is the last chance... It is the last chance I give you, not the last chance you give me.

"Our ALK company hopes to resolve trade disputes through legal procedures. We are a law-abiding enterprise." Khedira said.

"Okay." Hiatt said helplessly, "A few days ago, ALK submitted to the European Trade Commission an allegation of suspected dumping of dozens of products sold by China Hanhua Heavy Industries Group Corporation, and provided support Evidence for this allegation. After research, verification, and final vote by the experts of the Trade Commission, it is determined that:

The material evidence provided by ALK is insufficient, and the EU Trade Commission will not start the anti-dumping investigation procedure against China Hanhua Heavy Industry for the time being! "

"Oh!" The merchants who were close to Hanhua in the audience cheered together, and everyone's hearts were hanging for a long time.Seeing Khedira and Hiyat's arguing, everyone thought that Hiyat was going to say something unfavorable to Hanhua, but everyone guessed the beginning, but not the end.

This incident was really too dramatic. Khedira hurriedly rented the press conference room and called everyone over to listen to Hiat's announcement, but Hiyat sternly yelled at Khedira's face. A slap across the face, what is this?Could it be that Khedira has a tendency to masochistic, and is in a hurry to find someone to slap her, and she also wants to broadcast it globally?

"Hiyat, what's going on here? You have to tell me, what's going on here?" Khedira was completely insane. He grabbed Hiyat's hand and asked viciously.

The ALK staff next to him quickly stepped forward to pull Khedira away, Hiat adjusted his clothes, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Khedira, I said not to announce this publicly, but you insisted on me .”

"I'm not referring to that, I'm asking, why did the EU reject our application?"

"Well... it's the conclusion of the experts and has nothing to do with me. I'm very sorry for this matter."

"However, when I called you, you said that you had reached a conclusion."

"Yes, I mean there is a conclusion. Isn't this... the conclusion?" Hiatt said, but his eyes began to wander.It doesn't feel good to lie to your face, and his mental quality is not that good.

"No, that's not what you said at the time!" Khedira murmured. It was impossible for him not to ask about such a big matter on the phone. is beneficial to ALK.Why did the conclusion change after such a short period of time?

"You said you received a call before you came..." Khedira remembered, "Whose call is it!"

"Sorry, I have no comment." Hiat gave Hedila a sympathetic look, then turned and walked out of the venue.

Outside the venue, a Chinese official was waiting for Hiatt. When Hiatt saw him, he forced a smile and said, "Mr. Huang, how did you find this place?"

Huang Gang, an official of the China Development and Reform Commission, smiled at Hiatt and said, "When I was talking to you just now, you said that you would come to the International Exhibition Center soon, and I happened to come to visit the Chinese Pavilion, so I came here. You When we return to Brussels, our negotiators have already arrived ahead of time, and we will give you a surprise regarding the quota of China’s coking coal exported to the EU this year.”

"Thank you, Mr. Huang. I think the European Union will definitely give Chinese friends satisfactory returns in terms of market access for mechanical and electrical products and textiles." Hiatt replied.

"Yes, China and Europe are strategic partners, long live the friendship." Huang Gang laughed.

"Long live friendship." Hiatt held Huang Gang's hand, and at the same time said to Khedira in his heart: There is no way, the EU needs China's coking coal, and the ability of steel tycoons to conduct activities outside the hospital is much stronger than your ALK, so ...I have to sacrifice you all.

……

"Mr. Khedira, your face is ugly, do you want me to call a doctor?"

"No need, keep guarding your booth here, I'm going out for a walk."

"Shall I call you a taxi?"

"It's no use..."

Khedira staggered out of the International Exhibition Center and walked aimlessly on Frankfurt Avenue.His mind was blank, he knew that he was betrayed by the EU, and ALK was also betrayed by the EU.Maybe not only the EU, but also Giessen, and more Europeans and European companies, they are all selling ALK.

Europe is falling!

Khedira thought sadly, he felt like his heart fell from the sky...

No, it's not the heart, but his body is falling!What's going on here, why does my body fall downwards for no reason!

Hearing a splash, Khedira fell into a pool of sewage, he struggled to emerge from the water, raised his eyes and looked up, there was a small round sky above his head.Khedira couldn't help but cursed:
"Which damned thief stole the manhole cover of the sewer!"

　A chapter of 6000 words...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)