What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 431
Domestically, the bet is that they can survive the dumping, and that the huge market and joint venture policies can ensure that independent industries survive and benefit from them, ultimately achieving a comeback.

The Empire was betting that Tokyo University wouldn't last long, and that cheap and excellent industrial products would quickly seize this super market and take away a large number of talents.

Guangzhou already represents the future of the country, but Kazimirz and Brest's observations conclude that:

It poses no threat.

The ability to build 100,000-ton battleships is not necessarily related to a strong industrial base. Even a country as powerful as Russia, whose heavy industry was once the best in the world, suffered the consequences of its weak light industry.
Moreover, how could the heavy industry of the University of Tokyo compare with that of the Russians? As the two were talking, they saw an old, obsolete truck speeding past on the side of the road.

The situation in China in 1997 was much worse than in 2001 in the original world timeline, and countless experts in the Empire had already made analysis reports.

Based on their on-site investigation, the conclusion they reached was:
Despite its seemingly booming development, the superficial industrial sector cannot support the future the country desires and will ultimately collapse.

Joining the WTO will make it easier for empires to preemptively reap the rewards in the future.

……

Beijing.

Next to the Hanma Automobile booth, a small area was set up.

The style of this area continues Tang Wen's "bright, futuristic atmosphere," but the main character is not a car, but a gearbox.

In addition to the finished product, the interior of the disassembled gearbox is displayed on the wall next to it by hanging it with wires.

The title of this independent exhibition area is:

"Fully domestically produced 6AT electronically controlled intelligent transmission specifically for heavy-duty trucks"

Technical Specifications:
Maximum input torque: 1800 N·m;

Transmission efficiency 90%;

Weight 480 kg

Most of the visitors in this exhibition area are not ordinary people, but colleagues from the north.

"Is this something that can be manufactured domestically?"

Upon seeing such outrageous parameters, their first reaction was disbelief.

The technological sophistication of AT, especially high-torque AT transmissions, is self-evident. It took China 20 years to catch up with the mainstream level, which was originally the world's leading technology.

Many manual transmissions in China are so rudimentary that they don't even have synchronizers. Who has the capability to develop such high-tech equipment?

Moreover, the manufacturer of the electronic control system was clearly stated on the booth, and even the chips were made in Shanghai.

This has had an even greater impact on the automotive industry than the Hanma S9.

"Is this gearbox really manufactured by Gaijin himself?"

Faced with a customer who reeked of being a fellow salesperson, the salesperson patiently pointed to a large color TV next to them, which showed a clip of a truck traversing mountains:

“Gaijin’s 6AT transmission has been supplied to truck factories in Guangxi Province since last year. More than 1000 units have been shipped and it has been widely recognized. It has never failed due to design problems or quality issues. The smooth shifting effectively reduces the burden on drivers and passengers.”

After he finished speaking, he distributed a bunch of technical manuals, and his colleagues who could understand them immediately started studying the numbers.

After a while of commotion, a man who clearly looked like a leader walked over:
"I'm from FAW's JF department. The parameters of this transmission are too high. Our engine only needs 1/3 of the torque. Can you customize and optimize it?"

"Of course, no problem. In fact, Gaijin Power also has its own official website. After enterprise certification, you can open the advanced page, where our engineers will connect you one-on-one with your needs and provide solutions and drawings free of charge. You can also negotiate prices directly with the general manager."

These words immediately made the others around prick up their ears, secretly astonished:
Although I don't quite understand it, it seems very advanced and quite different from the traditional process!

Domestic counterparts were very curious about Gaijin's car factory, and one of them immediately asked, "Do you make cars?"

"Of course, but I'm sorry to say that for the time being, it will only be installed on the Hanma S9 and will not be sold to the public."

What's the price if I buy 500 units in bulk?

"We'll need to discuss this in person."

"..."

Shen Wei, standing in the crowd, kept his head down, carefully observing the reactions of the others.

If Feiyue Auto's goal is to become a mainstay of domestic automobiles, Gaijin Power's expectation is to become the domestic Bosch, and a more advanced version at that.

The electrical control and hydraulic departments of the aviation machinery plant are preparing to spin off a portion of their equipment and transfer it to Gaijin Power, which will be responsible for producing various special-purpose components and selling engines and gearboxes to external customers.

All of this is an attempt to elevate domestic automakers before the joint venture wave hits.

If a more ambitious car company wants to purchase the license, it's not out of the question, but currently, Gaijin Power's only advanced product to offer is the AT transmission.

This is great news for other domestic manufacturers. Previously, they couldn't find the products domestically or afford them abroad. The emergence of a strong subsystem manufacturer avoids the risk of being held hostage, and the price is certainly acceptable.

……

"Sir, Madam, please let me see your identification."

After the inspectors completed the verification, seven or eight foreign men and women set foot on Hong Kong soil.

The leader was a woman who looked rather thin, with a withered, lifeless appearance.

But now she's full of energy, carrying a large bag and surveying the narrow yet bustling streets:

"Wow, this place looks exactly like the one in the movie. I wonder if we'll have a chance to meet Jackie Chan?"

“Julie, I think what we should be doing right now is tracking Tang’s whereabouts. He doesn’t come to Hong Kong very often.”

The speaker was a very burly man with a large beard, but although he looked fierce, his voice was very gentle.

The team consisted of six women and three men. Julie was the team leader for this operation and the head of Greenpeace Asia.

They had previously raised funds to send a ship to stop Geyser Company's sand-filling activities, but it may have taken them longer to raise funds because the Second Fleet was trending.

However, when it was time to set sail, the "Polar Dawn" was unable to travel far due to neglect of maintenance, and a large sum of money had to be spent on maintenance at the shipyard, which may postpone the plan indefinitely.

Julie volunteered and, after careful planning, decided to first teach the wealthy Tang a lesson:
Find a public opportunity to condemn him by holding up signs and photos of endangered marine animals, and if possible, throw some paint on him.

However, because the procedures for entering the mainland are quite complicated, they chose to wait in Hong Kong.

Will is Julie's right-hand man. He is a rich kid who ran away from home. Although his father cut off his financial support, Will still has a wide network of connections. He is simple-minded and listens to Julie.

The rest of the people weren't very old either—except for Mr. Grand.

Grand is a retired fisherman. Greenpeace is usually quite averse to people like him, but Grand's companion died in a storm, and he believed it was the sin of overfishing. He took out his savings to help Julie and sincerely repented. He was extremely disgusted by any behavior that damages the ocean, so they made an exception and came along.

To save money and enjoy the sights, the group chose to walk to the hotel. Julie searched everywhere for a vegetarian restaurant, wrinkling her nose whenever she smelled meat.

Weil, on the other hand, seemed much more at ease. He was on the phone, hoping to arrange interviews with several media outlets and newspapers, which would not only allow him to promote his ideas but also likely secure several large grants as funding.

Grand walked at the back, his movements slow as if his legs were a little unsteady, his eyes, hidden under the brim of his hat, darting around the surrounding buildings.

(End of this chapter)