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The whole world is paying attention to Nanyang!

We are paying close attention to Khrushchev’s visit for one reason only – this is Southeast Asia!

"Khrushchev's visit comes at a very sensitive time!"

In an office in the northwest corner of the U.S. Embassy in Chang'an, Anderson watched the news on TV and said:

"As we all know, the situation in the Beibu Gulf is very tense. Why is he visiting Nanyang at this time?"

"According to our intelligence, he made a secret visit to Changchun three months ago,"

"There are reports that something unpleasant happened between them. There was no red carpet or honor guard at the airport, and even the photos released were just a handshake."

In the office, Andrin and Ned watched the TV news together, speculating on the purpose of Khrushchev's visit to Southeast Asia. The United States attached great importance to this visit - because the Soviet Union sent out signals through various means that it wanted to engage in "peaceful competition" with the United States.

Their visit to Southeast Asia may mean adjustments in Moscow's approach to foreign relations.

After all, it is well known that Southeast Asia and the Soviet Union have had many direct conflicts and even confrontations. In this case, Khrushchev's visit was obviously aimed at resolving the contradictions between the two sides.

Of course, things in diplomacy are never as simple as they seem.

“And now, he’s here again.”

"So? It is said that the invitation to Khrushchev was sent in the first half of the year."

"He must have his own intentions for coming here at this time."

Ned took a puff of his cigarette, then said:

"We discover problems from various details every day. One thing is certain: his purpose of coming to Chang'an at this time is not just to ease the relationship with Nanyang. There is a high possibility that there are more far-reaching issues."

"You mean, there's a problem between them and Todai?"

“That’s how we always approach problems.”

Grinning, Anderson said:
“Finally, we can analyze some results from specific things.”

"They'll give me some information,"

Ned TV News, said:
"But they will never tell us everything. This is a game between countries, even allies."

Ned was watching the news on TV. The news at this time was that Khrushchev's Indian Ocean Bank Central Bank in Yong'an - Indian Ocean Bank implemented a dual central bank system, one in London and one in Yong'an.

"This news is a bit strange. Khrushchev actually visited the Indian Ocean Bank. In their words, it is a colonial bank!"

"Yes, it is indeed a bit strange."

Generally speaking, Soviet people would not be interested in securities companies, banks and the like, because in their view, that was capitalism, and they certainly had no interest in it. However, the news coming from the TV stunned both of them.

“… Khrushchev said that in order to promote the development of the world economy, the Soviet Union is planning to establish an “International Economic Cooperation Bank” to jointly invest and build with other countries.

In this regard, the accompanying General Zhao Shijie also expressed his deep agreement. He believed that joint investment and joint construction by various countries were necessary for the development of underdeveloped countries. It was best for all countries to cooperate, and Nanyang was willing to play a greater role in this cooperation..."

Although the TV news was very simple, both Anderson and Ned were stunned.
With a cigarette in his mouth, Ned's solid face seemed to be trying hard to reveal something.

After a long time, he said:
"Isn't this Nanyang-style humor? Nanyang... these capitalists are actually interested in the Soviet cooperative bank!"

"Yeah, they're crazy, this is a very Soviet thing. They're willing to play a role in it. Did they get too high on vodka when they were dining with the Russians?"

"International Bank for Economic Cooperation? Ned, do you know what this is?"

It doesn’t matter what it is. What’s important is that Zhao Shijie’s words “play a role” caused an uproar around the world.

After all, this is Nanyang!
What in Nanyang?
It is the backbone of the Western world in Asia!
It is the second largest economy in the Western world!
It is the economic backbone of the Western world!

And now Nanyang is actually interested in the "International Economic Cooperation Bank" proposed by the Soviets. I can only say - what the hell!

What's the price of hell?
This caused the international stock market to fluctuate, but at the same time, the Wing On Index rose slightly - in the eyes of investors, this was equivalent to Nanyang entering the Eastern world, which was indeed a good thing to a certain extent.

It has to be said that there are many ways to interpret market information.

"What the hell!"

In the White House, Eisenhower threw the newspaper in his hand and spoke loudly.

"Gentlemen, may I know what is going on? Nanyang has become interested in the Soviet Union's tricks!"

After that, he turned his attention to Treasury Secretary Robert Bernard Anderson, trying to get an answer from him.

“Mr. President, according to the information we have so far, Moscow proposed the idea of ​​establishing an “International Economic Cooperation Bank” a few months ago. Its ostensible purpose is to learn from the Western model of international investment banks and conduct joint investment and joint construction.

On the surface, its role is similar to that of the World Bank, but in essence it is still a tool of Soviet expansion. Its ultimate goal is to achieve the "integration" of production, technology, foreign trade, and monetary finance between it and its allies, and of course, for their global expansion. "

Listening to Robert's explanation, Eisenhower asked:

"What about Nanyang? How could Nanyang believe their lies and even be willing to cooperate with them?"

This was what confused Eisenhower the most, so confusing that he couldn't help but make a joke.

"Do they want to fall to the other side of the Iron Curtain?"

This is absolutely a joke. If there is any country in the world that is unlikely to turn to the Soviet Union, it must be Southeast Asia.

Even if one day all the countries in the world will turn to the Soviet Union, only Southeast Asia will never do so.

Because that guy practically owns the whole country! Does he want to stick his neck on the gallows?
"Unless they are crazy, we will never see that day."

Dulles, who was standing by, thought for a moment and said:

“Mr. President, we may not see that day. However, we must note that they are sending us a signal in this way.”

"Signal, what kind of signal?"

Eisenhower asked curiously.

"Dissatisfied! Mr. President, I am sure they are using this method to convey their dissatisfaction."

As Secretary of State, Dulles had some communication with the Nanyang side.

"Over the past year, their officials have demonstrated their dissatisfaction with their position in a variety of ways."

“You mean his voice at the IMF?”

Robert also asked.

“Yes, as we all know, the economic scale of Nanyang is now second only to ours in the entire Western world.

But their voice in the IMF, that is, their share, is far from commensurate with their economic status, and they have made this clear on many occasions.”

It is no secret that Nanyang is unhappy with its voting rights in the IMF, and its officials have voiced this on many occasions.

Now, we only need to connect their dissatisfaction with Khrushchev's invitation and the "interest" they expressed to understand the Russians' intentions.

"Obviously, Khrushchev sent this signal in Nanyang to tell the Nanyang people that if Nanyang supports their system, they will likely gain a voice that matches their status. They are trying to win over Nanyang in this way."

Dulles' analysis made Eisenhower fall into silence. In the past few years, he has been committed to building a regional protection system through various defense treaties to encircle the Soviet Union.

However, the Soviet Union was also deliberately trying to break this blockade, such as easing relations with Western European countries and luring the West through economic and other concessions.

What exactly is the international cooperation bank that the Soviets want to establish?
It doesn't matter!
The important thing is that it is very likely to threaten the International Monetary Fund founded by the United States. If Nanyang is lured over, then the International Monetary Fund will inevitably face unprecedented challenges, which is absolutely not allowed to happen.

"We must never allow Nanyang to join the Soviet Union's International Cooperation Bank."

"Yes, Mr. President, we cannot allow them to join, but this means... we have to appease their dissatisfaction."

Robert looked at the President and said.

"This means we have to increase Nanyang's share in the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. So as to increase their voting power."

"It's not out of the question. After all, their economic size is there."

Eisenhower said bluntly.

"We need Nanyang to stay in our camp."

This is also the most amazing thing about the Cold War... As long as it involves issues of camp, both sides are very sensitive, just like France jumping back and forth there, always able to get unexpected gains.

Now, faced with the dissatisfaction expressed by Southeast Asia and the Soviet Union's "enlistment", the Americans immediately developed a sense of crisis.

"But if we increase the share of Nanyang alone, it will involve many issues and many countries."

"So is there any way to get around this?"

Dulles asked back.

"We absolutely cannot give them any chance to be won over now."

"This……"

Robert thought for a moment, then said.

“There is a solution, but it involves the share of certain countries.”

“Which countries’ share?”

Eisenhower asked.

"They are the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries. Mr. President, you know that the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries were also signatories of the International Monetary Fund. They also had corresponding shares, but they withdrew from the organization. So these shares have always been there."

Robert's answer made Dulles' eyes light up, and he said.

"You mean we transferred the Soviet Union's share to Nanyang? Mr. President, there seems to be nothing wrong with this. Moreover, Nanyang replacing Russia... For the arrogant Russians, this is almost no less than a loud slap in the face. It can wipe out all the gains of Khrushchev's visit to Nanyang."

The Secretary of State's analysis made Eisenhauer think for a moment and said.

"If we transfer their share to Nanyang, will it affect our control over the IMF?"

Although he did not agree to it right away, this question already showed his attitude - it is acceptable as long as it does not harm the interests of the United States.

"Mr. President, the voting rights of the International Monetary Fund are determined by shares. We currently have the largest share. Even if Russia's share is transferred to Nanyang, it will not have any impact on our control. After all, we were even prepared to give those shares to the Russians back then."

Robert's answer helped Eisenhower make his decision.

"Okay, then you guys should have some consultations with the Nanyang side, stabilize them first, and then negotiate with them on this issue. But they must pay something."

Eisenhower said:
"After all, they are part of the free world and they must always play a role for the free world."

(End of this chapter)