Boeing is called a company, but it's actually a super business empire that spans multiple business segments. It has four major companies, Boeing Financial Corporation, Boeing Civil Aircraft Group, Boeing Connectivity Company and Boeing Integrated Defense Systems Group. Every single one is taken out, and it is a proper giant enterprise.

At this time, in the headquarters of the civil aircraft group, a company as young as a baby is going on on the other side of the ocean.

That's right, it's faith.

"One point we should pay attention to is that Zhengxin Group's research and development in the field of aero engines is not just a product issue! I do not believe that a private enterprise in mainland China can develop an aero engine with technical characteristics such as Tianxing II in such a short period of time. In connection with the previous trade friction on the tax sanctions on aviation aircraft, to the sudden acceleration of the market layout of the C9 project, and now to the current Tianxing II, I don't think these events are accidental and unconnected! So friends, what we are facing is a premeditated plan!"

"I agree with Bill! The message of Zhengxin through Skywalker II and the press conference is clear enough. It is to launch a charge against China's civil aviation market through cooperation with Shanghai Airlines! At this sensitive moment, this is a huge threat to our interests in China! Friends, we must take measures!"

After learning that Masanobu had publicly humiliated Pirnanthus at a press conference, there was indignation within the Boeing Civil Aviation Group.

After the separation, there are more worries about the Chinese market. With the increasing prosperity of China's civil aviation, the improvement of people's living standards, and the development rhythm of more diversified travel modes, the demand for passenger aircraft of China Civil Aviation Corporation is increasing day by day. And this demand is also developing more and more in the direction of large-scale and customization.

What does this mean?

It is precisely because of this that the Chinese market cannot afford to lose – especially now.

The trade friction between China and the Eagle is intensifying, and various killer features such as trade tariffs and property rights patents are frequently revealed. One is a superpower across the world, and the other is a rising economic power, which is different from the previous Eagle and Japan trade frictions, and even the best analysts cannot guess when and in what way this friction will end.

Originally, Boeing, which had been entangled in this quagmire, had already been engaged in some grass and trees by the eyeing Airbus. Now it has jumped out of the sky, occupying the right faith and flying of the right time, place and people.

This makes Boeing Civil Aviation Group more vigilant.

In the face of everyone's analysis, John Jefferson was deeply convinced. Although some of these people's remarks are excessive, at this juncture, many things must be taken seriously, and it is better to believe them than not to believe them. In a situation where it has become passive, the group cannot afford to be negligent.

When the following discussion was almost over, the factors that should have been mentioned had already been presented, and all that remained was some speculation and conjecture before he signaled to stop.

"Gentlemen, I agree with most of you. Either way, we need to do something about it. ”

The tone set.

So the analysis can end here, and now, let's see how to deal with this crisis. Well, let's just call it a crisis. ”

John Jefferson's little humor at this moment did not lighten the mood of the meeting any bit.

As soon as his words fell, Bill Aland, the general manager of the production department, said in a hoarse voice like a saxophone: "At present, it seems that there are only two ways in front of us, the first is to let the Chinese government lift the tariff restrictions. This is the best solution, and it is also the way to fundamentally solve the problem of our reduced competitiveness in the Chinese market. ”

"But now, it's impossible, Bill. John Jefferson directly refused.

"Maybe it's possible. Bill Arand said in a deep voice.

John Jefferson realized something, "Bill, I don't quite understand what you mean. ”

Bill Alain paused, "Previously, the Chinese government implemented a policy of increasing tariffs on aircraft and other aircraft with an empty weight of more than 15,000 kilograms but not more than 45,000 kilograms.

China is an important market for us, with more than 50% of the commercial aircraft currently in use by China being produced by us. Last year, a quarter of our global deliveries were destined for China. For the 737 series of aircraft involved this time alone, China's imports account for about one-third of our global production. John, these orders provide nearly 150,000 jobs in the country. We can use this and Telampo to pressure him to reach peace talks with China diplomatically, or at least get China to remove our tariffs. ”

"The whole world knows that Trempo is a madman! He may feel pressured, but he will never choose to compromise at this time! Bill, I promise you!"

Before John Jefferson could express his opinion, Bill Arand had just finished speaking, and someone immediately jumped out to deny this unrealistic idea.

Aland shook his head helplessly, "Then it seems that there is only one other way now." ”

Looking around and looking at his colleagues, Aland's face became firm: "Strike! Let Zhengxin Group not have any luck in taking advantage of trade frictions to pick up cheap! Since Tranbo will not compromise, then expand the matter." At the very least, let us feel the burden we have endured. Let them know that against Boeing, we are fighting against the Eagle State! I think that for this company, which is trying to carry out an international layout, it will be far more uncomfortable to bear the blow of tariff sanctions than us. As long as they are in pain, scared, unable to stand it, and realize that they have much more to gain by reaching into our rice bowl than they have lost, then they will naturally compromise. ”

Hearing this proposal, many people present were quite impressed, and their eyes were on John Jefferson, who was presiding over the meeting.

"Perhaps, we should give Zhengxin an ultimatum. I remember that there is an old Chinese saying that is called "salute before soldiers", which means that before using absolute power, the enemy should be given a proper opportunity to choose......

The next day, the Beijing headquarters of Zhengxin Group received an email from Boeing Civil Aviation Group on the other side of the ocean.

This email was immediately transferred to Li Fanyu, and the content of the email was unknown to others who believed in it. But Li Fanyu's reply from the headquarters was quite direct

- "Lao Tzu, it's not scared!"