The technological competition starts with the integration of space-time memory

Chapter 186 Eagle Sauce Strikes Back
Across the ocean, the White House.

There were a total of seven or eight people meeting in a conference room.

The old man sitting in the main seat seemed to be distracted, just like the decline of this century-old empire.

Security Assistant Firwin seemed to be giving a report.

"…In the past quarter, our total chip exports plummeted by 70%, our total software exports fell by 158%, our satellite launch business fell by 46%, our total exports of scientific research instruments and equipment fell by 68%, our total lithium crystal battery imports increased by 320%, our total electric vehicle imports increased by 156%, and our total imports of electronic products such as smart phones, smart bracelets, and smart glasses increased by 234%…

The above figures show that we have lost our absolute advantages in the semiconductor chip industry, software industry, precision instrument industry, and space satellite launch industry.

I learned from our allies that their high-precision CNC machine tools, construction machinery, electric vehicles, energy storage batteries, photovoltaic batteries and other fields have been completely occupied by products from there.

At the same time, we ourselves are also suffering from a complete collapse in the automotive industry, energy storage batteries, consumer electronics, and other areas.

The stock prices of our seven major technology giants, except those related to artificial intelligence, have been halved.

If we don’t make changes, all of our important technology-related industries will be taken over by them, and we will become their economic colony!

The extraordinary civilization created by the Anglo-Saxons in the past 200 years will be replaced by the autocratic civilization that has been unified for thousands of years.

The key factor in the loss of our technological advantages lies in this person!"

As Firwen finished speaking, a light curtain descended from above the conference table, and the handsome image of Li Tang appeared vividly in the light curtain.

Seeing this light curtain, Firven added helplessly, "Even this holographic projection display technology is completely mastered by the other party. This product also comes from the other side of the sea!"

There was silence in the conference room for a while.

Special Trade Representative Luo Qi suddenly broke the silence and said, “This person can’t be an all-rounder, right?
We have the most talent on the planet.

Can't these fields also learn from there, gather many scientists together to tackle the problems, and strive to catch up and surpass them again!
After all, our scientists should be clear about the basic principles of these technologies, right?
I think we need to show the same determination as when we started the Manhattan Project!"

A round of applause broke out, sparse at first, and then everyone in the conference room applauded, even the old man sitting in the main seat.

The applause paused.

The old man pointed at the chief technology officer, Theos, and said, "You are responsible for gathering scientists. You must surpass them again!"

Boss No. 100 Bristow looked at Loren from the Ministry of Finance and said, "We need to coordinate with the congressmen to prepare a special science and technology funding proposal as soon as possible. You should prepare $ billion in advance as emergency start-up funds."

Loren hesitated. "We don't have enough funds right now. Can we temporarily divert some of the military aid money given to Ermao?"

Bristol nodded slightly, seeming to agree.

He turned to look at Theos and said, "You guys should discuss a feasible plan as soon as possible and provide a total budget so that the congressmen can make targeted decisions.

By the way, are we technically ok?"

Theos responded: "It should be fine. As far as I know, Li Tang's lithium crystal battery and carbon-based chip are actually developed based on the same method.

He published a major paper on materials science a few years ago, which attracted the attention of many scholars.

But later he fell silent and did not publish any subsequent papers.

It now seems that he has made some progress, but has not published a paper. However, he has registered patents worldwide, and we can learn more about this from the relevant instructions.

I can lead scientists to follow his ideas and develop relevant new materials, thus achieving breakthroughs in these two areas.

It just may take some more time, after all, we need to understand his theory first.

Of course, if Blue Grain can provide some help, it will speed up the progress."

Everyone looked at Blue Grain's new director, William Heigl.

William Heigl cleared his throat and said, “I’d like to report on this.

Former Director Paimon once asked Mr. Bristow to coordinate the allies' intelligence network in Shangdu and take joint actions in order to obtain information on the corresponding technology from the Future Technology Research Institute.

Unfortunately, just before our meeting, I received the latest news that the allies such as East Japan, South Peninsula, Maple Leaf, Bay Island, Daiying, Australia, and even White Elephant, Damao and other countries in Shangdu and even in the intelligence network of that country have suffered a devastating blow!
This was an unprecedented defeat on the secret front, an unimaginable miracle.

They must have some way of detecting the intelligence network to be able to strike so thoroughly!"

Even if the people in the conference room were not intelligence professionals, they understood the difficulty of cracking an intelligence network.

It is incredible that the intelligence networks of so many countries have suffered devastating blows.

What means did they have to do such a thing? William's news shocked everyone.

Firven frowned and said, "Director Heiger, I noticed that you mentioned so many countries just now, but you didn't mention us."

William showed a hint of satisfaction on his face, "The person we sent to Shangdu to rebuild the intelligence network is Hei Yu, the new chief of the Dragon Country Intelligence Department.

He adopted a new communication method, which not only successfully rebuilt the intelligence network, but also helped him escape the fatal attack from the other side.

Therefore, judging from the current situation, the second plan formulated by former Director Paimeng has failed, and we can only look at the first plan based on our own strength.

But we definitely need more patience. Black Rain is currently implementing its infiltration plan, and we need to give him more time."

Bristow asked, "Director Haigel, in your opinion, how did they find out about the intelligence networks of so many countries?"

"The report sent back by Black Rain suggests that it may be related to artificial intelligence. In addition, the country's cameras are almost everywhere in the city."

Bristol nodded and said, "I understand. You Blue Grain can mobilize some NGOs and find a way to criticize them for abusing cameras and seriously infringing on citizens' privacy."

"Okay, let's put them in a passive position in terms of public opinion."

Bristow turned to Michelle Brick beside him and said, "General Brick, your cyber army can begin to act.

On the one hand, if the attack on the Future Science and Technology Research Institute is successful, there will be great gains.

Even if the assumption fails, it can also test whether artificial intelligence exists in the Future Science and Technology Research Institute.

On the one hand, we will attack the camera networks in various cities. If we can infiltrate and control them covertly, that will be even better. If not, we will destroy them.”

Michelle nodded and said, "Well, that's no problem."

Firwin suddenly said, "General Brick, your Space Force is keeping an eye on the six large maneuverable aircraft launched by Li Tang Aerospace Company. What is the current situation?"

Michel said: "Currently, after releasing the satellites, the six large maneuverable vehicles are in orbits ranging from 150 kilometers to 800 kilometers.

The lowest one among them has changed its orbit several times recently. After the orbit change, its altitude is further reduced and it is expected to be below the Karman line (100 kilometers) in three days.

We have evaluated it with NASA and anticipate that it will likely be able to enter recovery.”

Firwin asked, "You mean, this kind of maneuverable aircraft that can carry large satellites can also be recovered?"

Michelle said: "It's not certain yet. It depends on the process of its descent. Will it eventually burn up in the atmosphere, or will it be able to fall back to a designated area for recovery?"

"Okay, we need to keep an eye on this matter and let Big Boss know the status at any time."

Michelle said, “Okay.”

To be honest, Michelle didn't expect to encounter such a difficult situation after taking over the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

It turned out that the other side already had such highly maneuverable space vehicles, and sent as many as six into space at one time, and successfully implemented satellite launches.

This type of missile has a flat triangular bullet-shaped head and a flat semicircular body. When six of them are combined, they look like a rocket-shaped aircraft. If they can be effectively recovered.

Then its performance will almost surpass the Space Force's existing X37B unmanned space fighter, even though the X37B completed a 908-day in-orbit flight last year.

Just think about the capacity of lithium crystal batteries. Even the commercial types sold on the market have very powerful performance. Using them on spacecraft will inevitably extend their time in orbit.

Therefore, he did not want to say much now and just wait for the results of the other party's recovery to come out.

Bristol looked at the people present and said, "For Professor Li Tang, we must not only face him head-on on the technological front, but also take decisive measures against him and his company.

Director Heigl, we can issue a global arrest warrant for the espionage case driven by Lanli.

Once this is in place, other departments must cooperate in a targeted manner, give corresponding restrictive measures, and prepare various entrapment and arrest plans.

Gentlemen, this Professor Li Tang has declared war on our great Americon Empire.

He said he wants to see the empire fall, do you agree?"

The old man on the main seat suddenly said: "The Andai Empire will never collapse!"

Everyone said together: "Never agree to that!"

Bristol nodded slightly, "Then we must give a resolute counterattack!"

(End of this chapter)