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These experts, as if they had discussed it in advance, faced the TV camera and quoted scriptures, analyzed and predicted the position and attitude of the Huaxia government from various angles, and finally they came to a very unanimous conclusion. One conclusion: Huaxia will definitely bow under the sanctions of the United States. The 2000 billion national debt that the US government has not sold until now will definitely be eaten by Huaxia in the end.

The reasons given by these experts are also very objective and superficially reasonable: since China’s reform and opening up, every time the US government puts pressure on China, it will eventually get what it wants. The largest export market, to feed the workers engaged in these industries in their country, and to maintain the rapid development of the domestic economy, can only bow their heads obediently.

Now all countries in the world are in deep economic crisis, and there is no second country with such financial strength. At this time, only Huaxia is a rich man, and everyone knows the good temper of this rich man. As long as the United States is If you wave your fist at his bright muscles, he will definitely pay for it obediently.This round of economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government on Huaxia will eventually disappear with Huaxia’s purchase of these [-] billion U.S. debt. After all, the lives of the American people are increasingly inseparable from the high-quality products produced by Huaxia. cheap merchandise.

Text 510 [-] Chapter [-] China's Countermeasures

One hour before the press conference, hundreds of reporters from foreign news media stationed in China crowded the venue. The reporters pointed their guns and short cannons at the rostrum, and some female reporters could be heard from time to time Screeches of protest.

Although it is already autumn, everyone has experienced the power of autumn tigers in Beijing. Although the air conditioner in the venue is blowing cold wind hard, these reporters are still sweating profusely. The venue that can only accommodate one or two hundred people, now squeezed in four or five hundred people, the situation can be imagined.Just after nine o'clock, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stepped onto the podium: "Good morning, all reporters, at today's press conference, Mr. Wei Anguo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Huaxia, will announce important things to you. Please abide by the discipline of the venue. Take questions from any reporter."

Usually the press conference is held by the spokesperson, and sometimes he accepts questions from several reporters after the speech, but if the foreign minister announces something in person, it is enough to make these reporters feel the importance of the matter.

As soon as the speaker's voice fell, there was a buzzing sound in the venue. The reporters were contacting their headquarters, reserving publishing space and broadcasting time, and reporting the possibly very important news that the Huaxia government was about to announce.Wearing a silver-gray suit and a dark blue tie, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wei Anguo stepped onto the podium with a stern expression: "Hello, everyone, I am Wei Guoan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of China."

The simple self-introduction made the reporters burst into good-natured laughter.Wei Anguo is a celebrity and a senior diplomat. After graduating from Beijing University, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. He started from a small cadre at the most basic level, and over the past 30 years, he has gradually reached the position of today's minister.

Wei Anguo once served as the ambassador to France, the United Kingdom and the United States. He is well-known in the diplomatic circles of the world for his quick response and sharp words. Some legendary experiences that happened to him are still talked about by diplomats from some countries. "Today I am issuing a statement on behalf of the Chinese government." Without any pleasantries or politeness, Wei Anguo went straight to the point: "Last Friday, the US government unilaterally announced an anti-dumping investigation on 34 products originating in China. , has seriously violated the WTO's fair trade rules, and the impact is also very large. Especially in today's global economic integration, this irresponsible practice of the US government will definitely affect the recovery of the global economy, and even There are potentially catastrophic consequences, and the U.S. government will bear full responsibility for its longevity."

Wei Anguo scanned the venue with piercing eyes. At this moment, the venue crowded with hundreds of people was extremely quiet, only the slight rustling sound from the reporters pressing the shutter, and one or two light coughs. It shows a little anger in this venue.

"In order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and safeguard the interests of Huaxia, on behalf of the Huaxia government, I announce that from now on, Huaxia will conduct anti-dumping investigations on 43 products originating in the United States, and at the same time postpone the implementation of Huaxia Civil Aviation and the United States indefinitely. Boeing signed a contract for 110 aircraft, and reconsidered our government's announced commitment to purchase $20 trillion in international markets over the next five years,"

Before Wei Anguo's words fell, all the reporters present were stunned, and they did not expect that the Huaxia government's reaction to the US sanctions would be so strong.The U.S. government only announced anti-dumping investigations on 34 Chinese products, while the Chinese government directly launched anti-dumping investigations on 43 products originating in the United States. Even a fool can tell who has lost the most and who has the least.

What's more terrible is that Huaxia postponed the aircraft order contract signed with Boeing, which is tantamount to killing Boeing in the United States.Today, as the economic crisis is getting worse, civil aviation companies in various countries have withdrawn their previous orders one after another. Boeing is counting on the 110 aircraft contract to save lives. Under such circumstances, the Chinese government canceled the order, and Boeing had to go bankrupt. There is a way to go.What's more serious is that 10,000+ industrial workers will lose their jobs and join the already huge unemployment team in the United States.

Not only that, Huaxia has to reconsider its commitment to purchase 20 trillion US dollars of goods in the international market in the next five years. During the long period of depression, the Western countries headed by the United States are the most severely affected.

After Wei Anguo finished his speech, he left in a hurry. The spokesperson walked to the podium: "Reporters, today's press conference is over, I wish you all a happy day!"

After just a few seconds of silence, the scene of the press conference was like an explosion. All the reporters sent the news back to their headquarters as quickly as possible. At this time, the spokesperson wished them happiness , can they be happy?

U.S. Secretary of State Palak immediately received the news: "What? The Chinese government has adopted more severe countermeasures against our country. How is this possible? Aren't they always insisting on keeping a low profile and biding their time to develop the economy? Is your news accurate? What did the CIA gang do, didn't they notice such important news beforehand?"

Palak got angry again, but it was useless at this time. His secretary came over and turned on the TV for him. The speeches of China's Foreign Minister Wei Anguo appeared on the TV screen. Although Palak couldn't understand Chinese, everyone could Knowing that the announcer next to him would never dare to say a wrong word on such an important issue.

"When the president calls, I will report to him immediately. At the same time, I will notify the chief of staff, the trade representative, and all the ministers to come to my office for a meeting in half an hour."

I have to admit that the efficiency of the U.S. government is very high. Fifteen minutes later, when U.S. President Bowman listened to Palak's report, he also realized that the matter was serious.

On the eve of imposing sanctions on Huaxia, Bowman also organized his staff to discuss this issue. As Mu Guoxing said, these staff of Bowman were extremely short-sighted, and it was because of Huaxia's retreat in recent years. Get used to them.Therefore, these people agreed that even if Huaxia reacted, it would only superficially announce an anti-dumping investigation on some American products as before to comfort the emotions of the domestic people. With the 2000 billion U.S. dollars of national debt that the U.S. government has not sold so far, the sanctions that the U.S. government intends to impose will be over immediately.

What Bowman and Palak didn't expect was that China's fierce reaction this time was no small matter. It would take some time to conduct anti-dumping investigations on 43 products in the United States. For the huge American economy, it may not be a big deal. .But the most serious thing is the indefinite postponement of the contract with Boeing for 110 aircraft, which is the most terrible thing.The economic loss is not a big problem. Anyway, it can be made up by issuing national bonds. The key is how to resettle the 10,000+ industrial workers?

Originally, the unemployment rate in the United States remained high. The Republican Party has been accusing Bowman of being economically incompetent. Next year is the year of the general election. If Bowman wants to win re-election, he must stabilize the domestic order and make some achievements in the economy. There is no guarantee that the unemployment rate will be reduced, but at least it must be guaranteed that it will not rise again.

Now that the Chinese government has announced the postponement of the contract, it has no intention of adding another firewood to the boiling oil pot of the US government.As a result, 10,000+ industrial workers took to the streets to protest against the loss of their jobs by the US government.In this way, this protest will become bigger and bigger, and other unemployed workers will also join in this action. If the Republican Party takes this opportunity to attack the US government in Congress, Bowman will not say that he will seek re-election. Impeachment by Congress is a possibility.

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The midday sun shines through the gaps in the shutters, scattered on the bright marble floor, reflecting irregular spots on the objects and people in the room, and the creaking sound of leather shoes on the floor, making the President of the United States walk in Bowman felt very uncomfortable.

"Damn Palak, he's still the same, no matter what he likes to be cold and has a hard texture. It turns out that the carpet made in China on the floor is soft and comfortable to step on. Why does he have to Where did you change it?"

Bowman murmured in his heart, walked into Palak's office, and looked at the frustrated faces of the participants, a flash of panic flashed in Bowman's heart.He, the most powerful person in the world, suddenly realized that he had made a fatal mistake this time - he underestimated his opponent too much.

China is no longer the weak country that was slaughtered in the past. After decades of development, it has become the second largest economy in the world. Now the new government of China has finally sent a strong voice to the world and began to boldly attack the United States. The government said no.

"Gentlemen." Bowman looked at his colleagues, and said in a serious tone: "I just got the news that the Chinese government announced an anti-dumping investigation on 43 products originating in my country, and that the implementation of the anti-dumping investigation with Boeing will be postponed indefinitely. Signing a contract for 110 aircraft, and reconsidering the commitment to purchase two trillion dollars of goods in the next five years, the Chinese government’s uncharacteristic response is very unusual. Let’s discuss how we should respond? The United States is the world’s largest As a powerful country, we must not allow others to ride on our heads and tell us what to do."

Palak said: "The Huaxia government took more severe countermeasures against us this time, which in itself broke the rules of the game. It turned out that everyone has been doing this all the time. This time they didn't even say hello to us." What about unilateral changes? I agree with what Mr. President said. Although we have some economic problems, the United States is still the most powerful country in the world. We will never allow this to happen, and we must make stronger Reaction."

Trade representative Blair said: "Before I made the decision on sanctions against China, I said that we must take into account China's response to our sanctions and take appropriate countermeasures. However, no one paid attention to what I said as a trade representative. So much so that caused today's mess, I think Mr. Palak should bear the main responsibility."

Palak fought back, accusing Breller of being too weak to China on trade issues. He believed that it was precisely because of Breller's concession that it fueled the arrogance of the Chinese government and made their trade relations between the two countries difficult in the past few years. Issues are becoming more and more disobedient, and from time to time, there will be a little friction with the United States, which has caused the current situation that is out of hand.

Blair, of course, did not accept Palak's tricks, and also accused Palak of disregarding the reality and continuing to insist on a tough attitude towards China, which angered the Huaxia government.And ridiculed that since Palak is so strong, why didn't he persuade the Chinese government to continue buying US treasury bonds when he led a delegation to visit China last time? If this matter could be resolved at that time, the current situation would not have happened.

The two fought against each other and quarreled endlessly, and finally almost started fighting. What was supposed to be a very serious meeting has now become a place where politicians attack each other.Not to mention this kind of situation in the cabinets of other governments, it is rare in the US government.It can be seen that it is precisely because of Bowman's weakness that his staff members are not restrained, and each sings a tune, which makes the foreign policy of the US government in an embarrassing situation of disorder.

"Gentlemen, our meeting today is not to clarify who is responsible, but to discuss countermeasures against the Chinese government. This is related to the national interests of the United States. I hope that everyone should unite and make a consensus at this time. "

No matter how weak Bowman's character is, he is also the president of the United States. Anyway, his staff should give him a little face. Although Palak and Blair have stopped arguing, they are still vicious like two fighting chickens Stare at each other.

After more than two hours of urgent consultations, Bowman and his staff finally made a decision that they thought was very wise, that is, in order to deal with the countermeasures of the Chinese government, they announced arms sales to Taiwan in a high-profile manner, and put the original Taiwan's arms sale only sells defensive weapons and has been changed to an arms sale without any restrictions, so as to give the Chinese government a wink.Aren't you guys not going to buy 110 passenger planes from our Boeing Company?Then we will sell two hundred fighter jets to Taiwan. Anyway, those fools in Taiwan are rich and willing to be taken advantage of.

In fact, this suggestion was put forward by Secretary of Defense Chase, the youngest son of the largest arms manufacturer in the United States, who most hopes that the United States and China will have a conflict.The U.S. government's announcement to sell arms to Taiwan is also in the best interest of the arms manufacturers represented by their family. How much money will it make for two hundred fighter jets?

Of course, the U.S. government is not full of short-sighted people. Trade Representative Blairer is the most representative of them. In the past 40 years, their economy has developed rapidly. The steel production capacity accounts for 40.00% of the world. The machinery processing industry and the electronic industry have advanced by leaps and bounds. Due to work reasons, I have to visit China several times a year. There is still a lot to know about it.”

Blairer said here that he stared at Secretary of Defense Rice: "Although Mr. Rice's proposal temporarily alleviated our predicament on the surface, taking a tougher attitude towards China's countermeasures can also cater to some The psychology of the people, however, I conclude that if this proposal is implemented, the consequences will be very serious."

Breller paused and said: "The national conditions of Huaxia are different from ours, and there are also great differences in the cultures of the two countries. Huaxia is a quiet nation, and their creed is to do nothing but talk. This The nation has suffered humiliation for hundreds of years, and has kept a low profile for decades. Once they are awakened, the energy they will unleash will be huge, and no one can stop it. Please don't forget, China is our biggest creditor country , holding our more than 1 trillion US dollars of debt, if they announce the sale of U.S. debt, what will happen."

Breller paused and said with a heavy tone: "The consequence of this is that the US dollar system will inevitably collapse, and the United States will accelerate the pace of recession, perhaps in ten years or at most 20 years, and the United States will become a second-rate country. It’s a good time for development, we take the initiative to provoke a dispute with China at this time, and try to escalate the dispute further, are we too stupid to do so?”

Chase retorted with a slack in his neck: "Mr. Breller, I think you are trying to increase their prestige and destroy your own ambition. Huaxia holds our debt of more than 1 US dollars, but please don't forget, we There is also the most powerful army in the world. As far as I know, China has been adhering to the strategy of keeping a low profile and biding its time to develop the economy for decades. How much can they do with their annual military expenditure of less than 1000 billion U.S. dollars? According to our military Judging from the information we have, the equipment level of the Huaxia army is at least 20 years behind ours. If the Huaxia government dares to announce the sale of U.S. debt, we will take this opportunity to declare the U.S. debt held by Huaxia invalid, and then dispatch our powerful Army, if they don't bow their heads, we'll start a war and set their economy back 20, no, 50 years!"

Chase's rascal and rascal appearance didn't anger Blair, he glanced at Chase contemptuously, shook his head: "Mr. Rice, you are just a soldier who doesn't understand politics or economics, I suggest you In the future, I will read more books on political and economic theory. Now I can tell you that in order to promote the efficient circulation of national debt, the United States divides foreign debt into two types, one is registered national debt, and the other is unregistered national debt. The two There is a fundamental difference between them.”

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Seeing Chase's gray-brown eyes showing a trace of doubt, Blairer knew that this idiot didn't understand what he just said, and smiled contemptuously and said: "It's easy to understand, the names are the United States and the Chinese government. The two parties have determined that it is not allowed to be traded to a third country, and this part is less than [-] billion.) The other is the bearer national debt, which can be freely circulated around the world at any time by holding this kind of national debt, and The U.S. government has no right to interfere. It may be bought by Italy today, sold to Russia tomorrow, and Russia sold to Japan the day after tomorrow. Bearer treasury bonds account for a large part of U.S. treasury debt. As I said just now, Chinese people don’t like publicity The nation of China always acts but does not talk, and unfortunately, it is the same in this matter."

Seeing that Rice stopped talking, Blair said again: "Most of the U.S. treasury bonds held by Huaxia are unregistered treasury bonds purchased in the market. If the U.S. government declares that Huaxia's dollar debts are void, we will not know Which bearer is invalidated? If we really do this, it means that all bearer government bonds must stop circulating in the market. Since they cannot be circulated, it means that all bearer government bonds are invalid. What is lost is the interests of all countries in the world. No matter how powerful our US government is, does it dare to offend the whole world? Can the dollar not collapse at this time?"

Chase saw Blairer's contemptuous gaze, and heard that he had been singing against him all the time. He really wanted to give Blairer a left uppercut, and try to hit Blairer's greasy face with his fist. What kind of feeling will there be on a fat face?

Chase will absolutely not tolerate Blairer's objection. If his proposal fails, the US government will not sell arms to Taiwan, and his family and those arms dealers will not be able to make money.

American politicians represent the interests of large financial groups, their government is also composed of these politicians, and when they formulate foreign policies, the interests of these large financial groups also play a decisive role in it.

Chase raised his head, stared at Blairer and said word by word: "Mr. Blairer, I don't understand the shitty political economy you talk about, but I only know that war is the extension of politics, and I don't believe that Huaxia has the courage Fight against us in the United States. If they bow their heads obediently this time, that’s all. Otherwise, we will let the Japanese, Indians, Vietnamese, and Filipinos engage in friction with China, and at the same time, we will protect the free passage of international waterways in the South China Sea. In the name of dispatching an aircraft carrier battle group to intervene in the South China Sea dispute, under this double pressure, can Huaxia not bow its head? As long as they bow their heads this time, they will definitely continue to listen to us obediently in the future. In the words of Huaxia leaders , at least give us 30 years of development time."

Palak said: "Mr. Chase's words are very reasonable. Huaxia believes that after decades of development, it is now our largest creditor country. With the capital to fight against us, it wants to jump out and give it a try. Is this too early? It is in the interests of the United States to contain the rise of Huaxia. Since we can’t deal with them economically, then we will simply fight with them. Huaxia has disputes over islands and territories with many neighboring countries, so we will Make a fuss about this matter."

Palak looked at Blairer with contempt, and said: "We first sent people to persuade the heads of these countries, provided them with weapons and equipment, and supported their claims in the island dispute. It turns out that we have reached an agreement with the Chinese government. A secret agreement, not to interfere with their territorial disputes, but this time the Huaxia government is too arrogant, it is they who broke the rules of the game first, of course we have to give them a wink, let those arrogant leaders of Huaxia You know, if they offend the U.S. government, they will have no effect in world affairs."

Chase's nose was longer like an eagle, and he stretched out his yellow-haired hand to touch his nose habitually, and then said: "Mr. Secretary of State's suggestion is very good, we can't just incite these countries to engage in friction with China , but also take some practical actions to support them. For example, as I said just now, send two aircraft carrier battle groups to enter the South China Sea in the name of maintaining the stability of the situation in the South China Sea and protecting the free passage of international waterways. Since then, Huaxia will definitely do There are two reactions. The first is to bow to us honestly and obey us in the future. Another reaction is to dispatch their small sampans. The question is, will the Huaxia government dare to do this? If they really dare to do this, they will just let my children train their troops, you know, if the troops do not fight for a long time, my children will be suffocated."

After Chase finished speaking, he laughed as if no one else was around. The weakness of President Bowman's character was revealed at this moment. He looked at Trade Representative Blair, then at Secretary of State Palak, and finally fixed his gaze on CIA Director Bill face.

"Mr. Bill, don't you want to say something at this meeting?"

When they were arguing just now, Bill, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was also watching with cold eyes, and he was also thinking rapidly in his mind.From an economic point of view, what Trade Representative Blair said is very reasonable, but from a military point of view, what Secretary of Defense Chase said is not wrong either.According to the information held by the CIA, China's weapons and equipment are more than 20 years behind the United States?Although they have built some warships in the past few years, the equipment on them, especially the electronic equipment, is very backward. Compared with the advanced equipment of the United States, it is simply a child's play.

As the representative of the big consortium, the head of the Intelligence Bureau knew exactly what it meant to make this decision.If Huaxia sells U.S. debt, the U.S. dollar will face the danger of collapse, and the U.S. will become a second-rate country in a few decades. The only way now is to adopt Chase’s suggestion and use force.