Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Chapter 649 Reactions of various countries - United States 1

The Japanese have basically formulated principles and policies, and the Americans on the other side of the ocean will not be idle either. Heiyun Town shocked them too much. Even if it was as strong as the United States, no company could have such strength. Now the only way to fight against the Heiyun Group is to unite. Although they advertise freedom of operation and market, that is internal. Now that there are powerful enemies outside, it is definitely necessary to combine national resources, otherwise how to fight against the Black Cloud Group.

Olamp appeared at the meeting as President Reagan's special envoy. Many American technology companies came to participate this time. Companies that can speak up are General Dynamics, Boeing, Motorola, IBM, Intel, Texas Instruments and other companies. Of course, Apple and Microsoft now have some say, but they cannot play a leading role.

In addition, well-known universities such as MIT, Stanford, Caltech, University of California, and Harvard University also sent representatives. In this regard, we can see that the foundation of American universities is indeed too strong. Any university here is among the top 50 in the world, but many well-known universities do not even have the right to speak. It is unimaginable.

Oplan said: "You are all leaders in American technology and industry. I believe you already know what happened in Black Cloud Town. The White House attaches great importance to this matter. The president's intention is whether a technology town can be established in the United States. Of course, I have to admit that Black Cloud Town The strength of Yun Group is stronger than any domestic enterprise. Now only you can unite and cooperate without any family background to break this deadlock."

The United States has always been at the forefront of the world in science and technology. Many of the advanced technologies used by mankind today were invented in the United States. After years of accumulation and the implementation of multiple plans and reforms, the scientific and technological level of the United States has developed by leaps and bounds, and it is a world leader in many fields such as rocket technology, weapons research, materials science, medicine, bioengineering, and computers.

In the United States, which is technologically advanced, there are a large number of research institutions in various disciplines, which can be mainly divided into four types: government scientific research institutions, colleges and universities, industry and other non-profit institutions.

Government scientific research institutions are the foundation of scientific research activities in the United States. There are approximately more than 700 government scientific research institutions in the United States, and government-supported scientific research institutions belong to more than 20 different government departments. The U.S. government does not have a Department of Science and Technology, and the U.S. Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine do not engage in specific scientific research. Those most closely related to scientific research activities are the Departments of Defense, Energy, Agriculture, and Commerce of the United States, as well as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation.

The ones with the most say at this time are undoubtedly the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of Commerce. As Secretary of Commerce, Howard Malcolm Baldrige will definitely attend this meeting because many things require their guidance. However, the status of large American companies and well-known universities is aloof, and some people may not necessarily give him face.

Another big boss is Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, who is a ruthless man and is known as the Cold War Warrior. Born in San Francisco. He received his BA and LLB degrees from Harvard University in 1938 and 1941 respectively. Served in World War II with the 41st Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he retired and engaged in the legal profession. In 1981, he served as President Reagan's Secretary of Defense. During this time, he oversaw $2 trillion in military expansion spending. Implement the largest peacetime increase in U.S. military capabilities. But as the Reagan administration became embroiled in the Iran-Contra scandal, Weinberg became embroiled in it. He is on trial for allegedly lying to Congress and concealing thousands of pages of handwritten notes. Resigned in 1987. In 1992, President Bush Sr. announced that Weinberger would be granted a "full, comprehensive and unconditional pardon."

Howard Malcolm Baldrige and Casper Weinberg looked at each other, and it was obvious who would speak first. After all, the presidential envoy has expressed his position, and they also have to express their respective views. Although both of them are ministerial-level executives, the Ministry of National Defense has a transcendent status in any country. It is definitely stronger than other departments, but after all, national security is not involved now, and the Minister of Defense cannot say much. National defense is a country's security guarantee. Being able to come and participate in the meeting shows that we attach great importance to this matter; after all, technology and military are always closely linked.

But if you have to express your opinion on such a trivial matter, then you think too highly of Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan. After all, the other party currently only threatens U.S. technology and industrial enterprises and does not threaten U.S. national security.

Seeing this situation, Howard Markov Baldrige knew that the Secretary of Defense didn't want to talk, so he could only explain the situation. So he said solemnly: "Everyone, we discussed the issue of Heiyun Group last time. The Ministry of Commerce wants to launch an antitrust investigation against it."

"However, after investigation, it was found that although Heiyun Group has advanced technology, it has not formed a monopoly in any field. The Ministry of Commerce cannot impose charges on Heiyun Group for no reason, otherwise even the tax department will not agree. At the same time, it also It will make the Ministry of Commerce the target of public criticism, and no one dares to take this risk."

"As for the establishment of technology towns in the United States, the Ministry of Commerce absolutely supports it, but at present, the location issue must be considered first. There are many places in the United States suitable for establishing technology towns. This is our advantage, but it is also a disadvantage."

Howard Markov Baldrige is also a smart man. He just wants to tell everyone that it is not that the Ministry of Commerce does not want to investigate Black Cloud Group, but that they have not formed a monopoly at all. As for the tax department, the meaning is very obvious, that is, they are the largest taxpayers. I guess the tax department will not agree to hand over the business of Heiyun Group to you guys.

Unlike Japan, the patriotism of American entrepreneurs is not that prominent. Many companies will register their parent company in the Cayman Islands, which can reasonably avoid a lot of taxes. Both Heiyun Computer and Automobile are registered in the United States, and together they have become the largest taxpayer in the United States. Not only the two technology companies Black Cloud, but also the Blackstone Fund has always been registered on Wall Street.

Now the power is fully demonstrated, that is, the government does not want anything to happen to you. As long as you don't go too far, everyone will turn a blind eye.

The tax department in the United States is definitely the most combative agency. Any company or individual will be frightened when they hear about the tax department, and the level of fear is even greater than that of the FBI.

The U.S. tax department is very friendly to Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan. After all, there are not many companies that have never done anything with taxes; the most important thing is that they have never even used reasonable tax avoidance.

Bao Zixuan does not have any large purchases, nor has he purchased any real estate in the United States. This leaves almost no tax deduction projects, and the annual tax data is particularly beautiful.

The tax department likes such companies and entrepreneurs, and they believe that this is the embodiment of social responsibility. If anyone dares to take action against Heiyun Group, the tax department will not agree without evidence.

As for the failure to say where the technology town will be built, that is because the situation in the United States is more complicated; competition between the east, west, north and south is much more intense than in Japan.

At that time, wars broke out between the north and the south because of their interests. There was nothing they dared to do. As for the East and West, we can see it from sports competitions. The finals of many sports competitions in the United States pit the Eastern champion against the Western Conference champion.

In addition, it will also involve issues of interest between various universities and enterprises. Everyone knows that it is appropriate to build in Silicon Valley. But MIT and Harvard will definitely have objections. These are the two most powerful universities in the United States.

The elder Stanford founded Stanford University because his son died while he was studying at Harvard and he wanted to name a teaching building after his son. He was looked down upon. At the same time, Stanford and MIT have been competing for the number one computer university in the world, which can be seen from the publicity of both parties. The prizes are basically divided between professors or alumni of the two universities, and the competition is very fierce.

As for companies, it is easier to understand. Many companies have spheres of influence. Motorola is eager to build a technology town in Chicago, but Microsoft and Boeing definitely want to build a technology town in Seattle. As for other companies, they have their own plans. It must be as close to their headquarters as possible, so that the appreciation in the land they had previously hoarded would be enough for them to live a good life for several years.

Although you are the Secretary of Commerce, Howard Markov Baldrige knows his position. He didn't dare to show any inclination, otherwise he would easily offend others. It's okay when you're in office, but nothing after you leave. In the United States, these entrepreneurs will do anything for profit, and they will definitely leave a way out for themselves.