Chapter 500 Talks at the Presidential Palace

"Visit at the same time? What about the sequence?"

"According to the distance, visit China first, and then visit the United States. The time is arranged for the end of this year, and I will accompany you there." Jiang Chen said.

"At the end of December. After the US November election?" Zhang Yaping touched his chin.

"That's right." Jiang Chen nodded.

"It should be feasible. After the general election is over, the US government will apply for a visit after the change of term. Considering the response time... How about setting the specific time on December 25?" Zhang Yaping suggested.

"No problem." Jiang Chen nodded.

"Then what about the content of the visit?" Zhang Yaping then asked.

"Of course, the focus is on economic and trade cooperation and the promotion of non-governmental exchanges. After all, maintaining absolute neutrality in international affairs is our basic national policy. You should be more familiar with diplomatic rhetoric than I am," Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"Okay... I will arrange my assistant to help me draw up the schedule, and then make a list of the entourage." Zhang Yaping nodded.

"Then please."

"You're welcome. With the current economic growth rate of Singapore, we really need to establish good diplomatic relations with these big countries. According to the schedule, we originally planned to launch a diplomatic visit early next year, but now it is only a month earlier. "Gently picked up the coffee cup and took a sip, Zhang Yaping smiled.

At present, the economy of Xinguo is transforming from a primitive farming economy to one dominated by tourism and supplemented by light industry. At the same time, the deep-sea mining technology of Future Mining has also sent a large amount of excess molybdenum and manganese ore to the international market. Naturally, the domestic market in the country cannot digest these resources. At this time, the president needs to act as a "salesman" and take a group of entrepreneurs to solicit business overseas.

Generally, due to factors such as attracting and exporting influence, big countries often do not let visiting small countries return empty-handed.

"Is this the only thing?" Putting down the coffee cup, Zhang Yaping crossed his fingers again and asked pleasantly.

"One more thing." After a pause, Jiang Chen looked at him and said, "I need to launch a satellite."

"Launch a satellite?" Zhang Yaping was stunned because the topic was too jumpy.

"That's right. In other words, I plan to build an aerospace science and technology center on an uninhabited island close to the equator in Xinguo for the purposes of scientific research, rocket launch, and weather observation." Jiang Chen said seriously.

"Don't consider renting rockets? Like Russia.

They seem to be good at that, and you seem to have a good relationship with them. " Zhang Yaping couldn't help but said.

"Renting rockets is not a long-term solution. I don't want the satellites launched by Star Ring Trade to be controlled by others forever. And for national security reasons, the new country must also have the ability to independently launch satellites. What's more, we are close to the equator line and have a unique geographical advantage. .If you don’t make use of it, it would be a waste of money.” Jiang Chen said seriously.

"But launching a satellite is not as simple as you imagine." Zhang Yaping sighed and began to explain the troubles to Jiang Chen.

First of all, according to the usual practice, launching a rocket requires notifying the International Civil Aviation Organization (), the International Maritime Organization (), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) of the satellite launch plan.

Secondly, because Panu had joined the "Treaty on Principles Concerning 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", Panu had notified the United Nations of space launch activities obligation. Although the regime changed, the new country inherited the UN seat of the former Panu regime, so in principle it also inherited this treaty.

"Is it just a notification? Then you can ask your secretary to write a few documents and hand them in." Jiang Chen said.

"It's not that simple. Various international organizations will come to investigate our launch status and confirm that we are launching safe satellites, not intercontinental missiles. And it can be expected that the Philippines will definitely protest our launch plan, And use political means to obstruct our launch plan in the name of national security." Zhang Yaping said shaking his head.

There was a sneer on the corner of Jiang Chen's mouth.

"Don't worry, they are too busy to take care of themselves, and still have the mind to worry about our launch plan? I will put the complete launch plan on your desk in three days. The launch project is a civil communication satellite, which is in full compliance with international law. As for those 'international Sightseeing group'. Let them inspect."

Seeing Jiang Chen's firm attitude, Zhang Yaping sighed.

"Well, since you insist. But forgive me for asking directly, does the Star Ring Trade have the ability to launch rockets? It's not as simple as lighting a firecracker."

"You don't need to worry about this. I will solve this problem." Jiang Chen smiled.

Not now does not mean not tomorrow.

There are so many half-dead private aerospace companies in the United States, and it is not enough to spend money to buy back people and equipment. The equipment that is restricted to leave the country is left there, and Jiang Chen is not interested in those outdated gadgets. Anyway, all he needs is a group of technicians who understand aerospace to be responsible for launch operations and equipment maintenance.

As for the rockets and the satellites that need to be launched, he will get them from the end of the world, and let those experts who have the basics familiarize themselves with the operating instructions of the equipment. The real "Institute of Aerospace Science and Technology" is not in this world, but in the last days.

Launching rockets is of great strategic and economic significance. It goes without saying that space rockets are the front-end technology for intercontinental missiles. Any country with a space launch vehicle has the potential for a global strike. Possessing this capability is itself a deterrent to other countries.

As for 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 lunar resources, everything is inseparable from the most basic aerospace technology of launching rockets.

Jiang Chen hopes that the technicians of this world can gradually digest the aerospace technology from the end of the world. After all, he is not a scientist himself. Although he can easily bring the things of the end of the world to the present world, he still has to rely on the scientists of this world to digest these cross-age technologies.

The sooner you start the talent pool, the better, it will be a long-term investment.

After finishing the coffee in the cup, Jiang Chen said goodbye to Zhang Yaping.

When Jiang Chen opened the door, the chief of staff in a suit was about to enter. Smiling at the tall Chinese man, Jiang Chen walked past him.

Staring at Jiang Chen's back for a moment, the chief of staff 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." Putting the coffee cup on the table, Zhang Yaping smiled.

"With all due respect, as far as I can see, the person sitting in the president's seat is not you, but that man." Taking a deep breath, Zhong Wei said.

"What's wrong with this? 80% of the current fiscal revenue of our country is directly or indirectly related to his Future Group. This year's GDP growth rate is expected to exceed 100%. This will be a miracle in the history of the world." Zhang Yaping said indifferently Said.

"But an economy dominated by oligopoly is extremely dangerous. When necessary, they will even overthrow—" Zhong Wei said a little excitedly.

"Mr. Zhong Wei, you have to know that this country was originally subverted by them." Zhang Yaping gave Zhong Wei a flat look.

Looking at the indifferent eyes, Zhong Wei couldn't help holding his breath.

For a moment, he felt a little strange to this familiar president.

"The person sitting in the seat of president is me, Mr. Zhong Wei. And as long as I am always so easy to talk, then the person sitting in this seat will always be me."

"And as far as you can see, compared with a year ago, has the people's living standards declined or improved?" Zhang Yaping said with a slight smile.

"Indeed, it has improved...a lot."

Although he disagrees with Jiang Chen using the president as a puppet, Zhong Wei has to admit that it is precisely because of Jiang Chen's huge investment that the economy of the Panu Islands has been awakened. From building apartment buildings to improve the living environment of the islanders, to investing in infrastructure construction, Star Ring Trading has not done anything that harmed the interests of the new country, on the contrary, it has done more good things than can be counted with two hands.

"That's enough." Zhang Yaping smiled.

"But--"

Zhong Wei wanted to say something else, but Zhang Yaping interrupted him unceremoniously.

"Mr. Zhong Wei, the reason why I hired you as chief of staff is because of your doctorate in economics from Harvard and your excellent ability in international relations, trade and other professional knowledge fields, not your ridiculous political sense And boring ambitions. This is not the White House, but the Presidential Palace of Xinguo, do you understand what I mean?"

After a while, Zhong Wei nodded with difficulty.

"Understood."

"So some things are not allowed to be mentioned in the future, understand?"

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