Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 196 Successful Trial Production of Marine Outboard Engine (Third Update)

"Mr. Li, someone is asking around about you!" Ma Shengli said as soon as Li Song entered his office at the BMW motorcycle factory.

"They also wanted to visit the BMW motorcycle factory, but we refused, citing it as a private company!"

“These people will definitely not be satisfied!” Ma Shengli said again.

Upon hearing this, Li Song asked, "Is it a notebook?"

"They've come knocking on our door?" Ma Shengli asked upon hearing this.
"The Japanese have always viewed the mainland as a dumping ground for outdated technologies and industrial equipment!"

"Then they exchange resources for them, process them further, and then sell them to us at a higher price."

"They used to import our oil and sell us chemical materials!"

"They import our minerals and sell us low-end industrial products!"

"Because compared to other countries in the world, we have a stable political situation and a very high level of business credibility!"

"Furthermore, we have a large population!"

"They can easily attach themselves to us and grow stronger!"

“Of course, this is what Amei would like to see!” Li Song said with a smile.

"Of course, this is also the policy of developed countries towards developing and underdeveloped countries!"

"Underdeveloped and developing countries will always be forced to buy outdated technologies from others!"

"And developed countries use this money to research even more advanced technologies!"

"There are no shortcuts in industry; you can only take it one step at a time!"

"The main problem in mainland China is that we started developing too late!"

"While others were undergoing the Industrial Revolution, we were still in a feudal society!"

"Moreover, the technology I can provide this time has thwarted the plans of many small companies!"

"The motorcycle industry, home appliance industry, and automobile industry are all industries in which Japan has an advantage!"

"Moreover, we even applied for international patents for some of our technologies before they did!"

“If they want to bypass our technology, then we’ll have to develop it from scratch!” Li Song added.

Upon hearing this, Ma Shengli sighed: "Actually, we know all too well that this is what developed countries do, but there's nothing we can do about it!"

"Because you can never catch up on your own."

"Whether it was the former big brother in the north, the little Japanese, or the American, they all treated us with roughly the same attitude."

"If we don't give them what they want, they'll turn on us!"

"We had such a good relationship with Big Brother back then, but he asked for way too much!"

Li Song nodded: "There are only interests between countries, so don't trust any country or any of their promises!"

"But some people still hold onto wishful thinking." Ma Shengli shook his head.

"Mr. Li, you need to be careful!"

Some people will stop at nothing to achieve their goals!

Li Song nodded upon hearing this: "A few people from my hometown will be coming to Hong Kong Island in a few days. I would appreciate it if Mr. Ma could take them there."

“No problem at all!” Ma Shengli nodded!
"Recently, we have interrupted too many business negotiations with Japan, including those on motorcycle technology, television technology, refrigerator technology, and air conditioning technology."

"In addition, technical negotiations with European automakers have also been temporarily put on hold."

"And McDonnell Douglas's aircraft technology has also been temporarily put on hold."

Li Song nodded after hearing Ma Shengli's words: "The people from the Foreign Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have already contacted Baisheng Company, but I don't plan to meet with them for the time being."

"There are a batch of key technologies to follow, mainly excavators, bulldozers, and other mining equipment, as well as tunnel boring machine technology!" "Because some of the material technologies are repeated, there will be much less technical data this time!" This is because many of the material technologies mentioned earlier can be used in excavators, bulldozers, and mining.

The most important structural component of excavators, bulldozers, and tunnel boring machines is the hydraulic system.

Li Song had already acquired tens of thousands of tons of hydraulic technology, as well as other material technologies, which could be fully utilized in this project.

Breakthroughs in materials go from specific points to a broader scope.

In other words, the properties of a material can be extended to the entire industrial application.

For example, hydraulic material technology and hydraulic high-pressure pipe technology.

It can be applied to various types of hydraulic equipment, machining, construction machinery, ship cranes, etc.

Of course, materials technology is a fundamental technology that requires massive investment and a great deal of experimentation.

Materials technology is like choosing the right one out of ten thousand.

If you're lucky, you can pick the right one on the first try; if you're unlucky, you have to pick from all ten thousand before you can find the right one.

Therefore, there are absolutely no shortcuts in materials technology.

"Okay, that's great!" Ma Shengli was a little confused.

Tunnel boring machine?
What is this thing?
However, that doesn't stop Ma Shengli from saying it's good, because nothing Li Song brings out is bad!

"In addition, I think domestic companies should maintain a general consistency in their external relations and avoid engaging in price wars abroad."

"If anyone engages in a price war with any technology that our company has licensed, we will revoke the technology license."

"Of course, this is an unspoken rule between us. Such clauses cannot be written into the contract because they would be considered monopoly or dumping abroad!"

"But some companies shouldn't think we can't do anything about it!"

"We will no longer license new technologies to this company in the future."

"Therefore, Mr. Ma should convey this to his superiors."

"And also, quality is our top priority!"

"Developed countries will use many means to lead developing countries astray!"

"Even within developed countries, incorrect development strategies are being transmitted among themselves!"

"If the direction of development is wrong, then you will fall into someone else's trap."

"We also need to have our own management methods and not blindly trust the West!" Li Song realized that many companies had been misled by the West.

Just like those developed countries that are desperately promoting environmental protection.

As a result, they discharged nuclear wastewater into the sea, falsified environmental emission data for various vehicles, and restarted coal-fired power plants.

After misleading developing countries, they turned around and continued to destroy the environment.

While Westerners advocate for organic practices, they also have the highest pesticide usage.

Of course, considering their land area, it's about the same as ours.

But don't forget that the other side is engaged in large-scale mechanized operations, which in theory should be more economical than our small-scale farming operations.

"Mmm!" Ma Shengli couldn't comment on this because there were some things he couldn't say.

Ma Shengli also had some doubts about some of the things Li Song said!
Although Li Song is from mainland China, he is now working for them.

Ma Shengli was meant to cultivate a sense of vigilance when he came into contact with Li Song.

Of course, Li Song was just saying it casually; listen if you want, ignore if you don't.

Just mind your own business!
"Mr. Li, the marine outboard motor factory has successfully completed trial production. What's the next step?" Ma Shengli asked, following his pre-prepared questions.

(End of this chapter)