Siat arrived a little later than expected, and when he saw Khedira, he looked a little embarrassed, and apologized to Khedira repeatedly, saying that he had answered a phone call before leaving the house, and then made a few more calls, so it was a delay, Yunyun.

Khedira was not interested in knowing these trivial matters of Siat, and he said to Siat: "Mr. Siat, I have booked a press conference room, and I hope you can introduce to you the attitude of the European Union on the issue of product dumping by Chinese enterprises, preferably in more detail." I hope that your conversation today will be a landmark conversation for the EU in dealing with foreign trade in the next five or even ten years. ”

"Mr. Khedira, I think that this format can be changed a little, for example, preferably a closed-door consultation between you and China Hanhua Heavy Industries. If possible, I would like to act as a mediator in it. "Sheat is still making a final effort.

"It's impossible." Khedira said categorically, "It is absolutely impossible for us to compromise with the Chinese." ”

"That'...... Well, I hope that the attitude of the EU will not disappoint my friends in the business community. Sheat said.

Khedira led Hiat to the press conference hall, which was already focused on many journalists, as well as representatives of exhibitors and merchants participating in the exhibition. Khedira has already let people go, saying that EU officials are coming to make an important speech on foreign trade issues, and I hope everyone will pay attention.

EU officials have no administrative jurisdiction over exhibitors and merchants, but since everyone has come to Europe to do business, there are still some policy matters that need to be heard, so everyone has heard the news and rushed here. Sitting in the audience in the press conference hall, businessmen from all over the world were quietly analyzing the possible content of this press conference.

Lin Zhenhua also came to the scene of the press conference, and with him, there was also Li Mozi, the former director of the Machinery Committee, after the revocation of the Machinery Committee, Li Mozi went to the National Development and Reform Commission. is still in charge of the equipment industry, so this time I came to Frankfurt with Lin Zhenhua and others. Hearing that EU officials were coming to give a speech, and it was about trade issues, Lin Zhenhua took Li Mozi to listen with him.

Two people sat in the last row of seats in the presentation room. Li Mozi asked Lin Zhenhua: "Mr. Lin, what do you think the EU officials will say this time?" ”

Lin Zhenhua raised his eyes and looked at the few Germans who were busy on the stage, and said: "The few people on the stage are all wearing ALK uniforms, and it is obvious that this speech was initiated by ALK. Alk invited someone, I think. It should be nothing more than a matter of trade protectionism. ”

"I can hear some rumors that European equipment companies are planning to file dumping charges against China's industrial equipment, which should bring some trouble to your exports to Europe, right?" Li Mozi said.

Lin Zhenhua nodded and said, "There will definitely be trouble, but we are used to it." Earlier, some of our products exported to Europe and the Americas were also subject to anti-dumping investigations. It has even been subject to anti-dumping duties. But this kind of trade protection means can only protect them for a while, and our cost is lower than theirs, so. Their domestic importers will also put pressure on the government. ”

"Well, I also think that the other party should be poor in donkey skills." Li Mozi said with a smile.

Khedira thought it was an anti-dumping tactic that was a lifesaver, but in the eyes of Lin Zhenhua and others, it was just a small obstacle. This self-confidence stems from the strength of Chinese companies. In fact, Khedira just doesn't want to admit it, even if he can buy ALK a few more years through anti-dumping, ALK will eventually be crushed by the Chinese, unless the Europeans become as diligent as the Chinese.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great pleasure to be here at the ALK Free Trade Symposium, and I am honored to introduce you to our panelists. He is Mr. Sheatt, the EU official in charge of trade...... "...,

Khedira stood on the podium and introduced Hiat to the crowd with emotion.

Contrary to Khedira's spring breeze, Hiat's face was clouded, as if he had encountered something difficult. He walked up to the podium, smiled reluctantly at the crowd, and then sat down on the side.

Khedira settled Shyat. I scooped the microphone myself and started the speech. Perhaps it was because of the grievances to a certain extent, and at the beginning of his speech, it was full of gunpowder. He first fondly reviewed the history of the industrial revolution in Europe and praised the great achievements made by European industry for human progress, and then began to strongly criticize those "thieves who infringe on intellectual property rights" and "robbers who play dumping tricks."

Although Khedira's speech did not directly point out the names of China or developing countries, none of the people present were laymen, and they knew what Khedira's spearhead was pointing at when they heard it. I don't know who found Lin Zhenhua sitting in the last row of the press room, so everyone looked back frequently, wanting to see what kind of expression Lin Zhenhua would have at this moment.

In the face of Khedira's accusation, Lin Zhenhua's face showed a mocking smile, in his opinion, Khedira's insult was just the self-comfort of the loser. If swearing solves the problem, what else do you need the police to do?

"Mr. Khedira, I would like to interrupt you very liberally, may I ask which countries or companies are you referring to as thieves who infringe intellectual property rights?" In the audience, a reporter-like figure stood up and asked Khedira.

"It's not convenient for me to point out this directly." Khedira replied with a pretense of reserve. In fact, this reporter is the "trust" prepared by Khedira in advance, and his role is to stand up at a critical time and say what is inconvenient for Khedira to say in the name of a reporter.

"I think you'd better find out for yourself." Khedira smiled and encouraged.

The reporter immediately turned around and said in the direction of Lin Zhenhua: "I noticed that there is His Excellency Lin Zhenhua, chairman of the board of directors of China Hanhua Heavy Industry Group, in this venue, can I take the liberty of asking you to comment on the question that Mr. Khedira just said?" ”

The venue suddenly became agitated, some followed the coaxing, and some accused the reporter of being shameless.

Lin Zhenhua didn't expect that Khedira's resentment towards him was so deep that he would use such means to embarrass himself. Facing everyone's gaze, he stood up, raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said aloud:

"For what Mr. Khedira said about the freedom of trade and the protection of intellectual property rights. I raised my hands in approval. I fully agree with Mr. Khedira's statement that Europe has made a significant contribution to human civilization and progress. I would like to add that China, like Europe, has made important contributions to human civilization and progress. The Four Great Inventions of Ancient China. It is still benefiting mankind today. Without the compass invented by the Chinese, there would have been no European voyage, and I am afraid that the great industrial revolution would not have been born.

When it comes to such topics as robbers and thieves, I don't want to say too much. China was a country that was plagued by robbers and thieves, including Mr. Khedira's ancestors, who once rushed into the Chinese capital with foreign guns and cannons, and robbed countless gold and silver treasures. It also set fire to the most beautiful royal garden in human history......"

"Mr. Lin, this topic should not be expanded too much." Li Mozi stood up with a smile and interrupted Lin Zhenhua's words, "We came here today mainly to talk about friendship. ”

"Yes." Lin Zhenhua is as good as a stream, and secretly praises Li Mozi and his tacit understanding in his heart, if it were not for Li Mozi's words, he would not know how to turn away this topic that makes a room of Europeans feel uncomfortable. …,

"Our Director Li is right. We are here today to talk about friendship with the peoples of Europe. History cannot be forgotten, but we will not be forever immersed in history. Humanity has entered the 21st century. Peace and development are the two main themes of human society. I'm an entrepreneur, and my job is to provide more and better equipment products to the public and make people's lives better. In this regard, we are ready to cooperate with a wide range of companies in the world, including European companies. Lin Zhenhua said sensationally.

"I'm very sorry, Mr. Lin, but I think you may be avoiding some sensitive topics. Mr. Khedira just said about the infringement of intellectual property rights and dumping, what is your comment on this? The reporter hurriedly pulled the conversation back, for fear of being fooled by Lin Zhenhua.

Lin Zhenhua showed a look of surprise on his face and asked, "There is such a thing?" Mr. Khedira is asking to point out who is doing this. We all condemn him together. ”

The crowd burst into laughter, and Khedira's face on the stage turned purple, but he didn't know what to say. The reporter who made the trouble didn't expect Lin Zhenhua to be able to pretend to be so good, he hesitated for a moment and asked, "Why, doesn't Mr. Lin think that Mr. Khedira is talking about the enterprise." Could it be your business? ”

"I don't think so." Lin Zhenhua shook his head, he pointed to Khedira on the stage and said: "I have thought of Mr. Khedira for a long time, and I know that he is a very honest person. If he has evidence of our Hanhua's infringement of intellectual property rights or dumping, I believe he will tell everyone the truth. But did you hear what he just said? ”

“no！” Many people in the audience shouted loudly, some of them were representatives of Chinese companies who had come to the audience, some were businessmen who had good relations with China, and some were just soy sauce players, and the purpose of the heckling was to see Khedira's jokes.

"Look at ......" Lin Zhenhua said to the reporter with a regretful face: "Everyone hasn't heard Mr. Khedira accuse us Hanhua, how did you think of this?" It is true that imagination is a necessary quality for a journalist, but if imagination is too rich, it is a disease, and it must be cured......"

In this press room, the people who sympathize with Khedira are far less than those who are not used to seeing Khedira, whether Lin Zhenhua is right or not, as long as they see Lin Zhenhua slapping Khedira's face, everyone will not hesitate to applaud.

"Quiet, quiet!" Khedira banged on the microphone on stage, "Please don't make a noise. It is up to an independent investigative agency to determine which companies have violated the principles of free trade and used unfair means to undermine the trade order. Our company has submitted some of the materials in our possession to the European Union Trade Commission, and now the preliminary judgment of the Council has reached a conclusion, and we ask Mr. Sheaert to announce this conclusion to you. ”

Hearing Khedira's words, everyone fell silent all of a sudden, everyone knew that Siat's speech would be very important, and it represented the official judgment of the European Union on this public case. Of course, in such a short period of time, it is impossible for the EU to conclude that Chinese enterprises have dumped. But as long as the EU expresses its willingness to initiate anti-dumping investigation procedures, it means that Chinese products will be interfered with by trade barriers.

European merchants who are looking to bargain for some bargains from China are particularly nervous about this, and anti-dumping is a matter that protects European producers. But it is the importers of Europe who are being trapped.

Siat walked to the speaker's seat, his face cloudy. He looked at the crowd, then at Khedira, and somehow, Khedira suddenly felt a chill. "Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great pleasure to see you here. This discussion on trade freedom initiated by ALK is very meaningful and reminds us that while promoting trade freedom, we must always adhere to some necessary principles to combat violations of the principle of free trade. China and the EU have a very deep official and people-to-people friendship, there is a great complementarity between the economies of the two sides, and the development of trade has been gratifying for a long time, and both sides have benefited from this trade......"

Siatt gushed. As an official in charge of trade affairs, he has a string of data in his head, and he can shake out a lot of it casually. But. The more people listened to his speech, the more confused they became, especially Khedira, who didn't react for a long time, and didn't know why this guy would say such an official article.

“…… Finally, please allow me to wish this Frankfurt International Industrial Equipment Exhibition a complete success, and I wish global enterprises including China and Europe a complete result in this exhibition! Thank you, thank you! Hiatt ended his speech with a congratulatory speech in which he did not mention the issue of the dumping allegations made by ALK throughout.

"Mr. Hiat!"

Seeing that Sheatt was about to slap his ass and leave, Khedira disregarded etiquette. He grabbed his sleeve and said, "I don't think you missed any important issues in your speech just now?" ”

"Is there one?" Shiatpi smiled and asked the audience rhetorically, then covered the microphone with his hand and whispered to Khedira, "Mr. Khedira." I'll talk to you about this later, okay? This is not an occasion to say such a thing. ”

"Nope! I beg you, Mr. Sheatt, that you must make your attitude clear on this matter. Khedira said stubbornly.

He has already lost to the point that he doesn't even have leggings, and if this counterattack is not successful, then ALK will lose face at this exhibition, and don't mix in the circle in the future. He had to force Hiat to take a stand on this occasion, even if it was just a statement that "the EU will investigate," at least to support Alk. As for saying that "the EU strongly condemns China Hanhua", he no longer dares to ask for extravagance. Looking at the decline of Siat, it is estimated that he does not have the courage to argue with the Chinese.

Siat glared at Khedira with a vicious look, but let go of his hand holding the microphone. He knew that Khedira was already stunned, and if he didn't agree to Khedira's request now, maybe Khedira would really roll 720 degrees in front of everyone.

"Ahem, there's one more thing, I can also inform you about it." Siat said into the microphone.

There was silence in the audience, Khedira stood behind Ciat, his eyes widened, and waited for Siat to continue, but Siat began to gasp for breath at this time, looking at the meaning, he wanted to wait to Khedira to death, and then he didn't have to say anything.

"This thing, uh, has to do with the two companies in this room, these two companies, I think, uh, I'm afraid I'll have to mention their names. One of them, uh, you guessed it, was Mr. Khedira's ALK company. The other company is China Hanhua Heavy Industry Group Corporation. My opinion is that it would be better for the two companies to communicate privately and clear up some misunderstandings and disagreements......"

Hiat looked back at Khedira with the meaning in his eyes: This is the last chance...... It's the last chance I give you, not the last chance you give me.

"We at ALK prefer to be able to resolve trade disputes through legal procedures, and we are law-abiding." Khedira said.

"Okay." "A few days ago, ALK submitted an allegation to the European Union Trade Commission about the alleged dumping of dozens of products sold by China Hanhua Heavy Industries Group Corporation, and provided evidence to support the allegation. After the research and verification of the experts of the Trade Commission, and after the final vote, it was determined that: ..., the material evidence provided by ALK Company is insufficient, and the EU Trade Commission will not start the anti-dumping investigation procedure against China Hanhua Heavy Industry for the time being! ”

"Oh!" The merchants who were close to Hanhua in the audience cheered together, and everyone's hearts had been hanging for a long time. Look at the way Khedira and Siat looked at each other. Everyone thought that Siat was going to say something unfavorable to Hanhua, but everyone guessed the beginning, but not the end.

The incident was so dramatic that Khedira roared and rented the press room. What is it to call everyone over to hear Siat's announcement, and Siat slaps Khedira in the face firmly? Could it be that Khedira has masochistic tendencies, rushing to find someone to fan herself, and is also going to do a global live broadcast?

"Siat, what's going on? You have to tell me, what's going on? "Khedira is completely insane. He grabbed one of Shyat's hands and asked viciously.

The ALK clerk next to him hurriedly stepped forward to pull Khedira away, and Shyat straightened his clothes and whispered, "Mr. Khedira, I said not to announce this matter publicly, but you had to say it." ”

"I'm not referring to that, I'm asking, why did the EU reject our application?"

"Well...... is the conclusion of the experts. It has nothing to do with me. I'm very sorry about that. ”

"But when I called you. You said that there is already a conclusion. ”

"yes, I mean there's a conclusion, it's ...... Isn't that the conclusion? Siat said, but his eyes began to wander. It doesn't feel good to lie to his face, his psychological quality is not that good.

"No, that's not what you said then!" Khedira muttered that it was impossible for him not to ask about such a big matter on the phone, and at that time Siat had clearly hinted to him that the EU's conclusion was in favor of ALK. Why is it so long? Has the conclusion changed?

"You said you took a phone call before you came...... "Khedira remembered, "whose call was it!" ”

"I'm sorry, no comment." Hiat glanced at Khedira with pity, turned and walked out of the room.

Outside the venue, a Chinese official was waiting for Hiat. Seeing him, Siat smiled reluctantly and said, "Mr. Huang, how did you find here?" ”

Huang Gang, an official from China's National Development and Reform Commission, smiled at Xiat and said, "When I talked to you on the phone just now, you said that you were coming to the International Exhibition Center soon, and I happened to come over to visit the China Pavilion, so I came here." When will you return to Brussels, our negotiators have arrived in advance, and we will surprise you on the issue of China's coking coal quota for exporting to the EU this year. ”

"Thank you, Mr. Huang, I think the EU will also give satisfactory returns to Chinese friends in terms of market access for mechanical and electrical products and textiles." Hiat replied.

"Yes, China and the EU are strategic partners, long live friendship." Huang Gang laughed.

"Long live friendship." Siat shook Huang Gang's hand, and at the same time said to Khedira in his heart: No way, the EU needs China's coking coal, and the steel tycoons' ability to carry out off-campus activities is far stronger than your ALK, so ...... I have to sacrifice you.

……

"Mr. Khedira, your face is ugly, do you want me to call a doctor?"

"No need, you guys continue to guard the booth here, I'm going to go out for a walk."

"Would you like to call a taxi?"

"No need to ......"

Khedira staggered out of the International Exhibition Center and walked aimlessly down the streets of Frankfurt. His mind was empty, and he knew that he had been betrayed by the EU, and ALK had been betrayed by the EU. Maybe it's not just the EU, it's Giessen, there's more Europeans and European businesses, and they're selling out ALK.

Europe is falling!

Khedira thought sadly, and he felt like his heart had fallen from the sky......

No, it's not the heart, it's his body that's falling! What's going on, why does your body fall down for no reason!

With a thud, Khedira fell into a pool of sewage, and struggled to emerge from the water, and when he raised his eyes to look up, there was a small round sky above him. Khedira couldn't help but scold:

"What a damn thief, stole the manhole cover from the sewer!" (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to (.) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. )