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"Then what are we going to do?" Finance Minister Noboru Takeshita said, "Should we also impose high tariffs on the United States?"

In Tokyo, a fierce debate has already begun. If the current situation is not reversed, then these senior zhèngfǔ officials will be questioned by the public, and their zhèngfǔ may step down prematurely.

How to reprimand Toshiba is no longer important. Toshiba's current situation is even worse, and how to get rid of the current situation is more important.

Chapter 9 Bow to the Master

"Yes, we can accept the imposition of tariffs on Toshiba, but imposing tariffs on all of our exports is clearly discriminatory against us, and we should fight back," Noda said.

"We must not levy high tariffs, otherwise, it will lead to more serious consequences." Takeshita said.

Now, the one that is really hit by tariffs is Toshiba. As for other companies, this month is still acceptable, and the big deal is not to export now.

After years of development, the economy of the island country has developed rapidly, and various products have seized the global market. Their GDP has already ranked second in the world, but they do not need huge military expenditures, so they It is now a very wealthy country.

With economic affluence, a new trend, and gradually recovering, the island country is still a big country!Still have to play the most important role in the world!

Their self-confidence began to swell continuously.

Island countries are absolutely not afraid of a trade war. Now, island countries have the world's largest foreign exchange reserves and strong economic capabilities. They can also try to impose high tariffs with the United States.

"What are the serious consequences? It's better than all our current products are unsalable and the factory is shut down, okay?" Noda said.

Although the two sides did not make it clear, economic warfare between allies is within the acceptable range of both sides.Therefore, seeing how the United States deals with companies in island countries, he naturally thought of this situation.

"This time, it's not an ordinary war between trade." Takeshita said: "Now, the United States is very dissatisfied with us. Although we don't know about this matter, it is entirely Toshiba's, but in the eyes of the Americans Here, it was caused by us. Therefore, the Americans have begun to be full of disgust and even hostility towards us. If we still take such tough measures at this time, it is very likely that we will completely lose the American market .”

"This is still secondary. You haven't seen the real reason for this incident." Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsushita said with some concern: "This incident is just a fuse. The real reason is that we preempted it." Too many U.S. markets have led to the hostility of the American manufacturing giants to us. Otherwise, this incident would not have caused such a big disturbance. The U.S. imposed tariffs on us, which is a punishment measure and also a test of our strength. manner."

In island countries, the Chief Cabinet Secretary is equivalent to the secretary-general of the zhèngfǔ, coordinates and communicates with other departments of the cabinet, and acts as the spokesperson on behalf of the "face" of the zhèngfǔ.When the prime minister cannot perform his duties for more than 5 days, the position of acting prime minister is the most important cabinet position below the prime minister in the island's cabinet.

Being able to take up this position naturally has a higher goal, that is, at the core of the current decision-making, only Panasonic has truly seen the essence of the matter.

They have robbed the Americans of their jobs, and the Americans will naturally take measures against them. This time, it is just a temptation. So, where is the more severe attack?

"If we impose high tariffs on the United States because of such an incident, then I am afraid it will not be as simple as an economic war." Matsushita said, but he thought of the fact that he had just returned to the Yokosuka Fleet Base on the Tokyo Bay. Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier battle group.

Americans, will they use force against them?

The U.S. military stationed here is a sharp sword hanging over their heads. No matter how strong their economy is, they will always be the defeated country of World War II, and they will always be subject to the existence of the United States militarily.

"Yes, this incident, the United States is a test for us, and it is also a pressure. We need to use correct methods to resolve this crisis, and we must not intensify this problem." Prime Minister Nakasone said.

"So, how do we handle this?" Noda said.

"Although we have no direct relationship with this incident, but Toshiba belongs to our country, then we are responsible. Therefore, on behalf of our zhèngfǔ, I would like to express my sincere apology to the United States. We need to spend an additional amount of money , in the mainstream newspapers in the United States, publish a full-page confession advertisement to save our reputation in the United States." Nakasone said.

The attitude needs to be sincere enough, the momentum needs to be large enough, and they need to completely seek the understanding of the United States on this incident, so that this incident can be successfully concluded.

For the American masters, although they really want to fight back, but they don't have the ability now, so they have to make a gesture. Only by letting this matter pass, their business continues to make money, for them, This is the most important.

"At the same time, we also need to impose a sanction on Toshiba and a fine of [-] million rì yuan as compensation for the US submarine collision incident." Matsushita continued to add.

Hold on to the thighs of the United States and let the United States know that they fully support any decision made by the United States. For this reason, it is not hesitating to sacrifice some of Toshiba's interests. Besides, Toshiba has made such a serious mistake this time. It has brought a lot of trouble, even if the company is revoked, it is not an exaggeration.

Although they are economically strong, the political isolation of the island countries makes them have to bow their heads to their American masters and seek forgiveness from the United States.

Although this way is enough to express sincerity, Takeshita Toshi always has a premonition that this incident will not end so simply.

...... Great Eastern country, Chengdu.

Here, there is a well-known research institute, the 611 Research Institute. The mission of this research institute is to design new aircraft for the big eastern countries.

Here, what is mainly carried out is the improvement of the J-[-] series fighters, the main force of the eastern powers.

J-21 originated from MiG-21. In the Soviet Union, MiG-23 was only a flash in the pan and was soon replaced by MiG-[-]. This is also the rise of variable swept wing technology. In the eastern powers, this fighter, It has been in service until the new century.

In order to make this aircraft more effective, the eastern powers have been making a series of improvements on the basis of the J-[-].

Among these improved aircraft, there is one that has deviated from its original form and has become completely different from the prototype. This is the Super Seven.

The belly intake is used to replace the nose intake, freeing up space in the nose to install a large-caliber radar. From this point of view, it is the same idea as Shenfei's J-2 improvement project, but, The routes taken by the two sides are different. The combat target of the J-2 is still the Soviet bombers that penetrate the defense at high altitude and high speed. Therefore, it takes this direction as its main performance indicator.

Super Seven is different. Super Seven is to adapt to the air combat of the new situation. Too high a speed is not needed. Most of the air combat takes place in the range of transonic speed. However, good maneuverability, especially The instant rotation speed has great practical significance.

Therefore, Super Seven's improved double delta wings and leading edge maneuvering flaps are all prepared for these aspects.

However, in order to adapt to future air combat, there is another key point, that is, the high-performance pulse Doppler radar and advanced avionics equipment that are urgently needed in beyond-horizon air combat.

Super Seven is an international project. Originally, the avionics used are the same as those of the Iraqi F-20, especially the high-performance radar, which makes this fighter even more powerful. Unfortunately, this avionics are only exported to Pakistan. of.But now, if they want to export to other countries, they have to develop their own avionics equipment.

So far, in addition to Libya, Jordan is also very interested in this almost brand-new fighter, hoping to replace part of the ordered J-[-] with this fighter.

In addition to foreign users, the domestic military is also more interested in this aircraft, because this is the first domestic fighter with beyond visual range air combat capability!

"Old Song." Tu Jida, who was in the design office, saw Director Song walking in.

"How is our Super Seven going?" Director Song asked.

"The fighter planes for Pakistan will be delivered this year. We are now trying our best to overcome the difficulties of avionics and prepare for the full set of localization." Tu Keda said: "It's just that the progress of the [-]th Institute is too slow."

The Fourteenth Institute is the largest radar research institute in China. Two radars were secretly imported from Iraq, one set of F-20 avionics spare parts and one set of F-14 avionics. On the basis of these two radars, we will develop a localized radar.

Among them, there are also technical personnel sent by Iraq to overcome difficulties together.

"Well, the technical difficulty of radar is very difficult, but we must overcome it. The General Assembly Department has asked us several times about the progress of the full localization of this aircraft. It seems that it intends to equip the domestic air force." Director Song Said.

Equip the domestic air force?If true, it would be the country's first fighter jet specially developed for export, which was finally favored by the Air Force.

"Actually, a full set of localization is not necessarily necessary." Tu Keda said: "Now, in our avionics system, many circuit components are imported from Iraq."

Iraq?When can circuit components be produced?Especially those most important integrated circuits?

These components were not produced in Iraq, but were imported from the UK. With the current good relationship with the UK, it is very easy for Iraq to import some electronic components.

"I think it is better for our avionics to be united with Iraq. Iraq can provide us with some components that we cannot produce by ourselves now, and provide some advanced processing methods. There are great difficulties in processing, and the Iraqi side is trying to find a way to import processing equipment from abroad." Tukida said.

The country is too poor, and because it has given way to economic construction, it has little investment in national defense. This is also a way to attract foreign investment as a last resort.

9 Chapter [-] project cooperation?

"Now, some of our domestic projects that have been abandoned by the superiors have been rejuvenated with funds from Iraq." Tu Keida said: "The country has no longer invested in the Shangfei project. At present, more than 20 orders have been received. The turbofan-[-] project of the Liming Research Institute has also made breakthrough progress, and is studying further booster models. The Xi'an JH-[-] project has also entered full-scale research and development. It is said that the prototype will be produced next year. These are all related to the funds and investment from Iraq. Although we have shared technology with Iraq, it is necessary for us to improve our own technical level under the current conditions. , catching up with the trend of the world is very helpful, especially, although Iraq has just realized industrialization, Iraq has absorbed a lot of advanced Western technology and absorbed many Western talents. In many aspects, it has gone far In front of us, although it is said to be jointly developed with us, in fact, we are also learning from them.”

Tu Keda has a deep understanding of these. Many Iraqi researchers are from the West and have high knowledge. They naturally stand at a new starting point. This is a win-win choice.

"The Air Force probably doesn't want to use foreign components. They hope that we can make all of them domestically, including the above electronic components." Director Song said.

"Then why do they care so much about the Peace Pearl project, which is all American parts?" Tu Keda said dissatisfied.