"At the same time? What's the order? "
"Based on the distance, visit Hua first, then UA. Let's schedule it for the end of this year. I'll go with you, "Jiang Chen said.
"The end of December. After the UA election in November? "Zhang Yaping touched his chin.
"That's right." Jiang Chen nodded.
"It should work. After the election, the UA government will submit an application for a visit. Considering the response time … the specific time should be December 25th? "Zhang Yaping suggested.
"No problem." Jiang Chen nodded.
"What's the content of the visit?" Zhang Yaping asked.
"Of course, it's focused on economic and trade cooperation and promoting civil communication. After all, maintaining absolute neutrality in international affairs is our basic national policy. You should be more familiar with diplomatic rhetoric than me, "Jiang Chen said with a smile.
"Okay … I'll arrange for my assistant to help me arrange the schedule and then list the entourage." Zhang Yaping nodded.
"I'll leave it to you then."
"You're welcome. With Xin's current economic growth, we do need to establish good diplomatic relations with these major countries. According to the schedule, our original plan was to conduct a diplomatic visit at the beginning of next year. Now it's only a month ahead. "Zhang Yaping took a sip of his coffee and smiled.
Xin's economy was currently transforming from a farming economy to tourism with light industry as support. At the same time, Future Mining's deep sea mining technology also transported a large amount of excess molybdenum and manganese ores to the international market. Xin's domestic market alone couldn't absorb these resources. It was time for the president to act as a "salesman" and bring a group of entrepreneurs to seek business overseas.
Due to factors such as roping in and exporting influence, the major countries often wouldn't let the small countries return empty-handed.
"Is that all?" Zhang Yaping put down the coffee cup, crossed his fingers again, and asked pleasantly.
"There's one more thing." Jiang Chen paused, looked at him, and said, "I need to launch a satellite."
"Launch a satellite?" Because the topic was too sudden, Zhang Yaping paused.
"That's right. In other words, I plan to build an aerospace technology center on an uninhabited island near the equator for scientific research, rocket launch, and weather observation." Jiang Chen said seriously.
"You don't want to consider renting a rocket? For example, Russia, they seem to be very good in this area, and you seem to have a good relationship with them, "Zhang Yaping said.
"Renting rockets is not a long-term solution. I don't want the satellites launched by Celestial Trade to be controlled by others forever. And for the sake of national security, Xin must have the ability to independently launch satellites. What's more, we are close to the equator and have a unique geographical advantage. If we don't take advantage of it, it would be a waste, "Jiang Chen said seriously.
"But launching a satellite is not as easy as you think." Zhang Yaping sighed and began to explain the difficulties.
First of all, according to the usual practice, launching a rocket required notifying the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) of the satellite launch plan.
Secondly, because Pannu was a party to the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, commonly known as the Outer Space Treaty, Pannu had an obligation to inform the United Nations of space launch activities. Although the regime changed, Xin inherited the UN seat of the former Pannu regime, so in principle, it also inherited the treaty.
"Just a notification? Why don't you just ask your assistant to write a few documents and submit them? "Jiang Chen said.
Jiang Chen said. "It's not that simple. Various international organizations will investigate our launch to confirm that we are launching a safe satellite and not an intercontinental missile. And it is foreseeable that Country F will protest against our launch plan and use political means to obstruct our launch plan in the name of national security. "Zhang Yaping shook his head.
A sneer appeared on Jiang Chen's face.
"Don't worry about it. They can't even take care of themselves. Do they still have time to worry about our launch plan? Three days later, I will put the complete launch plan on your desk. The launch is a civil communication satellite, completely in line with international law. As to those 'international tourist groups', let them investigate. "
Seeing Jiang Chen's firm attitude, Zhang Yaping sighed.
"Alright then, if you insist. But forgive me for asking, but does Celestial Trade have the ability to launch a rocket? It's not as simple as lighting a firecracker. "
"You don't have to worry about that. I will take care of the problem." Jiang Chen smiled.
Not now doesn't mean not tomorrow.
With so many dying private space companies in the UA, he could just buy back the people and equipment. Jiang Chen didn't want to bring the restricted equipment out of the country. He didn't care about the outdated equipment anyway. What he needed was a group of technicians who understood space to be responsible for launch operations and equipment maintenance.
As to the rockets and satellites that needed to be launched, he would get them from the apocalypse. He would just have to let the experts familiar with the operation instructions. The real "Aerospace Science and Technology Research Institute" was not in the modern world, but in the apocalypse.
Launching rockets had great strategic and economic significance. Space rockets were the prerequisite technology for intercontinental missiles. Any country that possessed space rockets had the potential to strike the entire world. With this capability, it would be a deterrent to other countries.
As to the economic field, from the establishment of an independent virtual reality network independent of submarine cables to the construction of space elevators to the development of moon resources, all of it was inseparable from the most basic space technology, launching rockets.
Jiang Chen hoped to let the technicians in the modern world gradually digest the space technology from the apocalypse. Since he was not a scientist, although he could easily bring the technology from the apocalypse to the modern world, he still had to rely on the scientists in the modern world to digest the technology.
The earlier the talent pool, the better. It would be a long-term investment.
After finishing the coffee, Jiang Chen said goodbye to Zhang Yaping.
When Jiang Chen opened the door, the advisor in a suit was about to enter. Jiang Chen smiled at the tall man and walked past him.
The advisor's eyes stayed on Jiang Chen's back for a moment before he put away his forced smile and walked into the president's office.
"Mr. President, is this really okay?"
"What are you referring to? My Chief of Staff, "Zhang Yaping put the coffee cup on the table and smiled.
"With all due respect, based on what I see, the person sitting in the president's seat is not you, but that man," Zhong Wei said after taking a deep breath.
"What's wrong with that? 80% of Xin's current fiscal revenue is directly or indirectly related to his Future Group. This year's GDP growth is expected to exceed 100%. This would be a miracle in the history of the world, "Zhang Yaping said nonchalantly.
"But an economy controlled by an oligopoly is extremely dangerous. If necessary, they will even topple it — "Zhong Wei said with some excitement.
"Mr. Zhong Wei, you have to know that this country was toppled by them." Zhang Yaping looked at Zhong Wei emotionlessly.
Zhong Wei held his breath when he saw the emotionless eyes.
In an instant, he felt a sense of unfamiliarity with the president he was familiar with.
"The person sitting in the president's seat is me, Mr. Zhong Wei. And as long as I continue to be this easy to talk to, then the person sitting in this seat will always be me. "
"And based on what you see, compared to a year ago, did the people's standard of living decrease or increase?" Zhang Yaping said with a smile.
"Indeed, it increased … a lot."
Although he didn't agree with Jiang Chen using the president as a puppet, Zhong Wei had to admit that it was because of Jiang Chen's huge investment that awakened the economy of Pannu Islands. From building apartments to improving the living environment of the islanders to investing in infrastructure, Celestial Trade not only didn't do anything to harm the interests of Xin, but it also did more good things than he could count with two hands.
"That's already enough." Zhang Yaping smiled.
"But-"
Zhong Wei still wanted to say something, but Zhang Yaping interrupted him without hesitation.
"Mr. Zhong Wei, the reason why I hired you as the chief of staff is because of your doctorate in economics from Harvard, as well as your outstanding ability in international relations, trade, and other professional knowledge. It's not because of your ridiculous political sense and senseless ambition. This is not the Rainbow Palace, this is the Xin Presidential Palace. Do you understand what I mean? "
After a long while, Zhong Wei nodded with difficulty.
"Understood."
"So some things can't be mentioned again, understood?"
"… understood."
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