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[296] tacit understanding

“…… Chinese As a country that has made incomparably great sacrifices and immortal contributions in the anti-fascist war, we hope to establish lasting peace and friendship with the American people and their government......"

Jiang Tinghuang continued to slowly and solemnly recited:

"Peace comes from equality, friendship comes from exchanges based on equality, and the Chinese government under the leadership of the Communist Party of China is a peace-loving government, and we are willing to develop commercial and trade exchanges with the United States on the basis of equality, expand cultural exchanges, and establish the foundation of mutual trust and cooperation. And on this platform of equal and mutually beneficial economic and trade exchanges, we will promote peace and development in the entire Asia-Pacific region. ……

…… China is willing to conduct international trade in goods in accordance with the commitments we made when we signed the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade of 1947 as a signatory to it, to carry out international trade in goods in accordance with the agreed tax rates and preferential treatment, to share with the people of the United States the goods we produce, to substantially reduce tariffs and trade barriers, to promote global trade liberalization and economic integration, and to improve the living standards of people around the world......"

Hearing this, Acheson seemed to see the white Chinese silver flowing like the Hudson River to the United States. He couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva, and at the same time picked up the coffee cup and took a pretentious sip to hide his momentary gaffe.

"Mr. Joe, I have to say that I have been completely moved by the sincerity of your country, Mr. Prime Minister, and as the plenipotentiary of President Truman, I must express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Truman, President of the United States, for the sincerity shown by your country. What else can I say about such an impossible friendship? This proves that the friendship that China and the United States have developed over a long period of fighting side by side can withstand the test. ”

With that, Acheson straightened up from the linen-colored sofa in the living room of the superior suite at the Scott Holiday Inn and continued:

"The great victory of the Shijie Anti-Fascist War and the Shijie peace it brought about were won by China and the United States fighting side by side and paying a huge price. We have no objection to this. I agree with your Prime Minister's feelings that the American people also have the cordiality of comrades-in-arms for the Chinese people. We, the U.S. government, very much want to see an independent Chinese government that is not manipulated by Moscow, and for this reason, we are sincerely willing to help your country achieve this goal and gradually break free from Moscow's control politically.

I am confident that it will not be long before the great United States of America will use its abundance of goods to raise the standard of living of your people and thus enjoy the abundance of life that the American people have. In the future, we are even willing to cooperate with the Chinese government in the military and diplomatic spheres to defend against the terrorist threat from the north of your country! ”

At this point, Acheson changed his voice, raised his voice, and began to exert his oratorical talent endlessly:

"The USSR was an evil country, there is no doubt about it! We note that the ruling party in your country is a supply party, and we are very concerned about your political tendencies, and we cannot determine whether your country is a left-wing party in general or a dictatorial and terrorist regime like the Soviet Union! Until we can tell the difference, we will not lift the embargo decision made by the Paris Coordinating Committee on Export Controls. Of course, we are glad to see your country, with the generous help of the United States Government, to change the political structure, the human rights situation and the democratic environment, and if you wish, the United States will guarantee its selfless assistance to your political reforms, and once it can be confirmed that you have fulfilled the requirements of the United States, the United States undertakes to gradually lift the embargo on Batumi against your country. ”

Listening to Acheson's naked interventionist greedy fishing remarks, Ambassador Joe sneered in his heart and said without changing his face:

"We are not worried about the Batumi embargo, history has proven countless times that it is better to ask for others than for yourself! Iron also needs to be hard! The way of being a servile and beggar to rely on others is always a dead end! Zuihou can only become a colony of other countries, completely plunge into darkness and despair, and become the end of the rotten mud in the forest of the Shijie nation! Old China had suffered countless hardships in a semi-colonial and semi-feudal society, so how could it pin its future on the charity of foreign adults!

As for China's human rights situation and democratic environment, it can be said that it has created an unprecedentedly good situation in 5,000 years. At present, the overwhelming majority of the people of our country have gained freedom and liberation and have turned over to become masters of their own country, and the advanced and revolutionary nature of such a great people's democratic regime is by no means inferior to that of any other country above Shijie! And this was not achieved by relying on the help of others in the nature of charity, but by the awakened Chinese people in exchange for their blood and lives under the leadership of the Chinese supply party! We believe that with the increasing prosperity of the country, the level of civilization of our society will also increase with the improvement of the level of productivity, and soon reach the level of shijie.

In fact, the Chinese people have set the path of building the country on the basis of self-reliance, and we will adhere to the path of independent development and adhere to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. In the near future, facts will prove that the Batumi embargo is meaningless to the Chinese people, because the Chinese people do not need to rely on any handouts to fulfill the glorious historical mission of building their homeland, and we firmly believe that with or without Batumi, we will use our own hands and sweat to enable the people of the whole country to live a prosperous and happy life. ”

After listening to Qiao's words, Acheson secretly wiped his sweat and sat there silently for a long time. The heart said, "Well, you dreamer! Sooner or later, you will come to me. But then again, is there a possibility that he decided to give up because he felt hopeless about changing the status quo? Or was what I just said too explicit? So much so that it caused fear among the Chinese? Well, the fear of the weak is natural, maybe I shouldn't rush them to make big changes in politics, this infiltration has to be done step by step...... I'm in a hurry...... They may think that I am going to overthrow their ruling party immediately...... In fact, the United States just wants to infiltrate their political system first...... We need an obedient ruling party...... As long as 'American-style democracy' is achieved in China...... We can manipulate their elections...... Manipulating their country...... But then again, as long as they are really willing to obey, it doesn't matter what form of government, even if it's a Saudi-style monarchy or an Iranian-style warlordship...... It doesn't matter if they're polygamous or cannibalistic heretics...... As long as they do the United States, they are unequivocal democracies! …… But what should I do? ……”

Acheson thought for a moment and said tactfully: "I personally admire your country's faith, and in fact, at this stage, as long as your country guarantees that the interests of the United States will not be lost, your country will have a reliable friend." The United States may even help your country defend against the imminent threat from the North in the near future! Maybe you think that the Soviet Union can sell you weapons, this is a guarantee of security, in fact, the Soviet Union can also stop selling weapons and jishu to China, in Chinese terms, that is to take a salary from the bottom of the kettle, and then invade your country! As long as the USSR exists, the peace in front of you will be temporary...... I hope that Mr. Ambassador will be able to convey my words to the Prime Minister of your country. ”

After some divisive remarks, Acheson continued:

"And through Sino-US trade, China will get two-way profits, the profits from exports and the tax profits from imported goods, which will undoubtedly help you realize the transformation from primitive backwardness to civilization.

Since your country has pledged to fulfill its commitments as a member of the GATT, as the Czech Republic did, the United States is ready to unreservedly agree to your country's acceptance of its legitimate seat in the United Nations and its restoration of permanent membership without any obstruction. Moreover, I will convey your country's sincerity to Mr. President Truman, and the United States will consider the possibility of establishing diplomatic relations with your country in the near future.

Given the preferential tariff concessions in the GATT for Contracting States, and the protection of import tax markups and export tax concessions for countries like China that depend on the export of primary commodities for their livelihoods, I am sure that you will benefit from the protective tax rates that add up to nearly 3 to 5 percentage points on all kinds of goods. ”

Acheson changed his tone and said: "I hope to be able to set a timetable as soon as possible to discuss arranging for American companies to set up trading companies in your country, which is a test of your country's sincerity." I hope that your country will honour its commitments and earnestly open its markets. ”

Ambassador Qiao Guanhua said: "We intend to fulfill our obligations as a party to the United States, with all the potential trade negotiating advantages that all these statuses may bring, after restoring the legitimate rights and interests of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations, the International Bank, the International Development Association and the International Finance Corporation. As a sign of goodwill, we will first issue a certain range of import and export licenses to two U.S. trading companies under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to provide U.S. companies with trade licenses for the relevant goods in batches. Similarly, we would like to establish two trading companies in the United States at the same time. ”

Acheson smiled brightly and said happily:

"The US Government respects the will of the Chinese government that has completed reunification, and is willing to trade with the advantages of the diplomatic status that the Chinese people should have after your country regains the above series of identities, and we Americans have never taken advantage of others, especially the Chinese people, who have fought side by side with the United States in the fight against fascism."

"Then it's a deal."

Then, the two sides continued to agree on the next step of contact and communication, and after feeling satisfied with the tacit understanding reached, they secretly left the Scott Holiday Inn.