Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Chapter 971 Technology Introduction

From a foreigner like Carter, it is certainly a bit strange to hear the words "your own people don't cheat your own people".But Director Geng, he really couldn't refute for a while.
Before leaving, the State Economic and Economic Commission sent a letter to FAW to prepare a Hongqi CA750F as a gift for Carter, and he understood the attitude and importance of Carter.

Although this car is not a state-of-the-art car like the CA770, it is even just a prototype car built by FAW with a 488 engine imitating the Dodge 600.But this also represents an attitude, doesn't it? !
As for whether to use this thing with a gun and a stick, let Carter bring it back to the United States, whether it is disgusting Iacocca, or simply bring a gift for Carter.Director Geng didn't care about that. On the way to the hotel for lunch, he was struggling with how to choose between Audi and Chrysler.
He doesn't believe in the rhetoric that "your own people don't cheat your own people". In his opinion, Carter's so kindness may be due to some considerations of international friendship, but more, he must have heard that FAW intends to cooperate with Audi The sound of the wind, and then rushed over in a hurry
But the trouble now is that both of them seem to have merits!

Audi's brand power is not as strong as Chrysler's, or even its subordinate Dodge, but the Audi 100 is its current model, and its generation is relatively new.If the introduction of Audi is based on the current conditions offered by Carter, Audi will cost more, but the inventory will also be large, and the cost of follow-up production will be relatively low;
On the other hand, Chrysler, from a technical point of view, undoubtedly has a more mature and stable technology, but it is a little behind. After all, the Dodge 600 is already a model that is determined to be discontinued.In terms of cost, the production line is directly converted into equity capital, and the existing stock parts are given away for free. It seems that the cost is low now. It can even be said that the production line can be introduced into China without spending a penny, but the future marginal cost will be higher than that of Audi. be high!
Technically, the comparison between the two is a bit like the entanglement faced by consumers in the future when buying a car, facing a domestic car with more intelligent accessories and a joint-venture car that is more reliable but looks good. Some are similar in purpose; in terms of cost, it’s hard to say which one is better and which one is worse
After struggling all the way to the hotel, Director Geng decided to wait and see before talking!
"Come on, let me introduce to you. This is Li Jianxi, Mr. Li. The chairman of South Korea's Samsung Group. He heard that I invited Chinese friends to Korea for talks, so he cheekily followed several directors. I said that the partner I want to introduce to you is him! Samsung is also very interested in investing in China! In addition, they have money in hand now! I just paid them more than two billion dollars."

Stepping into the venue of the hotel, Carter laughed and pulled Li Jianxi, who had just taken over as the chairman, to the front of the crowd
Stimulating Samsung to invest in China in advance is one of the best choices for Carter to think about it and increase his own bargaining chips!

On the one hand, people set up to live!
Not only is he friendly to investment in China, but he can even drive more first-class enterprises to enter China.What is this, an extremely valuable united front target!
In the case that the Chinese side favors Chrysler, it is true that there have been unpleasant experiences in the past.But now, in terms of objective conditions, I have let go, and even cooperate now, not only will I not suffer, but there will be more benefits!Save face, give yourself enough!
On the other hand, this is also a helpless choice!
Samsung still has products such as TVs, which are more suitable for today's domestic market.It is suitable to enter China to set up a factory, but what about yourself?
There is no suitable direct product, and even in related industries, except for Chrysler's automobiles, there is currently no product that is more suitable for entering China.Dragging them along can be regarded as increasing one's own advantages and bargaining chips!
If you fight for a single track, you may not be able to compete with the public, but you must fight for comprehensive advantages.Aren't we much better than that Hahn? !
"Ah Xiba?! Are you selling out all my hole cards?!"

After laughing and scolding Carter, Li Jianxi interjected at the right time, pulling Carter out of his own thoughts.With this relaxed atmosphere as the foundation, after the guests and hosts were seated, the scene gradually relaxed a lot.
Talking about anecdotes and exchanging gifts, in a harmonious atmosphere, Li Jianxi also proposed the idea of ​​going to China to open a TV and radio assembly factory as agreed with Carter.

Although it is not a high-tech product, but as a start, it is already good!
After the luncheon was over, Li Jianxi and the people from the Ministry of Electronics Industry went to another meeting room to discuss details, and Carter also went to another meeting room with representatives from the Ministry of Heavy Industry, and Director Geng.
After Director Geng, as the direct person in charge of FAW, explained the reasons for his hesitation, the rest of the leaders spoke:

"Mr. Black, there are no outsiders here, so I'll just say something straight. I just heard you say that you can reach some cooperation with us in military vehicles through JEEP. Can you tell us your thoughts?"

"As far as I know, BJ Jeep is now planning to use the technology of the CJ series models as the core, and based on the BJ212 that you are currently equipped with, to trial-produce a new model. Listen to your question, is there a problem with that prototype?"

Due to the short period of time to become a shareholder of Chrysler, and Chrysler spent [-] million US dollars to acquire Jeep not long ago.For BJ Jeep, the specific situation of the joint venture company of this Chrysler company, Carter also has very limited understanding.

Can know what BJ Jeep is doing now, this is the result of Carter's improvisation
"There are indeed some problems. At least as far as the performance of the prototype vehicle submitted for review is concerned, it still cannot meet the needs of the army in terms of passability and stability."

"It shouldn't be. Jeep has a long history of making military off-road vehicles. I understand! Technical limitations!"

Just like the previous two years, the Black Hawk helicopters exported to China were not the military version of UH-60, or the military version of Sikorsky's internal code S-70A, but the civilian version of S70.

It is true that during this honeymoon period, the United States repeatedly lowered the level of its technological blockade against China.But support and suppression still exist at the same time.
BJ Jeep chose CJ series civilian vehicle technology to improve military off-road vehicles. As a result, the performance indicators failed, and Carter guessed where the problem was.Perhaps, at the beginning of this program, they thought that civilian car technology was sufficient, and it turned out
"This problem is a bit difficult to solve. This is no longer something that can be solved at the pure company level."

"That's right, we understand. So, what we're thinking about is whether we can introduce part of Chrysler's technology and combine it with Jeep's technology, not to ask you to manipulate JEEP to directly export those banned technologies to us in violation of regulations. As far as we know, Chrysler's Dodge also has a history of producing trucks, including military trucks!"

"If there is technology for civilian use, can this technology gap be filled by the introduction of these models!"

"I still need to do some research. To tell you the truth, I have not been a shareholder of Chrysler for a short time. Even if the Dodge 600 I just promised is introduced for free, I still need to spend some time lobbying the board of directors. Now, the Jeep prototype, Which aspect of the indicator fails is due to the limitation of the technology in which place.”

"It's best, you guys can give me a piece of information. After I have this thing, I'll find someone to compare Chrysler's current products to see if there is any car that has the application of the corresponding technology. If so, The price is right, and I can move this forward."

"In my opinion, these problems are not a big problem. Even if it is a technology that Chrysler does not have, as long as I can find it on the market, I can find a way to make a technology introduction. I use Chrysler to come forward to do technology introduction, and then Apply it to our car, and then pass it on to us, as long as the cooperation is reached, these are small problems!"

"Oh, by the way, since you mentioned this, I suddenly thought of something. Do you want tanks?"

(End of this chapter)