Chapter 76 Boeing Is Coming

Roland Dima may be suspected of accepting bribes from arms dealers in the Lafayette frigate arms sale incident, which was exposed by the media. It caused an explosive effect in French politics.

The turning point of this matter was completed in a very short period of time. In particular, Roland Dima, who strongly opposed arms sales to Taiwan at the beginning, became the most powerful supporter of arms sales overnight. If there is no insider in this. It is absolutely impossible.

It's just that this matter was completed very quickly at that time. When everyone didn't react. The arms sale to Taiwan is complete. So I didn't have time to think about it carefully. Just saw that France got a lot of money out of it. So no one raised any objections to it.

But now it is different. The government has changed. And the interest groups that were harmed in the arms sales incident were also very annoyed at what caused the incident. Hope to get Roland Dima down. Ordinary people also want to see excitement. Various factors combined. It created a strong public opinion. Call for Roland Dima's resignation and judicial intervention. Investigate whether there is corruption in this incident as rumored in the media.

And the beneficiaries of the Lafayette frigate military purchase. It is also a very large group. The high bribes of more than 500 million U.S. dollars were divided among them. At this time, it is natural to jump out or hide in the dark to protect Roland Dima and other people involved in the case. In case they fall and drag themselves out.

Fan Wubing in Paris. Immediately felt this strong atmosphere of struggle. At this critical juncture. Elf's second boss, Xilar, actually ran away!

"You idiot! Running like this now, doesn't it mean that you have confessed? Roland Dima will feel very passive." After Fan Wubing watched the report on the TV news. Said to his subordinate Dolby.

If it is said that Paris is only an investigation of anti-corruption issues. It did not elevate the whole incident to a political height. So Taiwan has already affected the life and death of many people.

It was through the propaganda of the French media that the public knew that the boat they had spent so much money to buy was actually defective. And the purchase price is ridiculously expensive. Ah Bian and others fanned the flames underneath. Strongly demand to investigate the truth of the matter.

under pressure. Lee Teng-hui did not ask the judiciary to conduct a thorough investigation of this matter.

However, Captain Yin Qingfeng returned to Taipei with a lot of information. Haven't communicated with the boss yet. He was found dead at sea. All relevant information is missing. At the same time, many important generals in the navy died mysteriously. In the end, this information turned up in A-Bian's hands. It has become a blockbuster attacking the Taiwan authorities.

Deputy Minister Jiao's negotiation is easier. The French side urgently hopes that the two sides can reach an agreement as soon as possible. But he is not in such a hurry now. Because he found that the delay was longer. It's good for your work.

The situation was exactly as Fan Wubing said. The French need a little achievement too much!

Then there were revelations. It is said that French Foreign Minister Roland Dimas may have received 30 million US dollars in commercial bribes from the arms sales incident. And many senior officials of the Republic were involved at this time. Once the specific list is announced. It will blow up the French political situation to pieces.

Airbus executives can no longer sit still. Look at the current situation. It is difficult for them to guarantee that the Chinese will sit here with peace of mind. Slowly signed the purchase contract. The situation in Paris right now is too chaotic. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is even more chaotic. Airbus doesn't think it can afford to wait for the outcome of the negotiations. Instead, you have to fight for the order yourself.

It's like last year and before. At a time when Sino-French relations were bad. They still take orders from Eastern Airlines and Northwest Airlines. Although the number is less.

Therefore, Jean Rebier, vice president of Airbus, personally visited Fan Wubing. It means that the two sides can conduct more in-depth exchanges.

"Mr. Fan. We think business is business. It should not be linked to politics." Jean Buger said to Fan Wubing.

Fan Wubing is not afraid to talk nonsense with him. So he replied. "I also don't think business should be tied to politics. So. I need some AWACS. Can your company sell me some?"

Air early warning aircraft integrates command, control, communication and intelligence. Known as the leader of the sky. Post World War II. The U.S. Navy solves the problem of long-range early warning of maritime formations. Take the installation of warning radars on carrier-based aircraft. Made the world's first carrier-based early warning aircraft.

after. The United States, the former Soviet Union and other countries have developed a new generation of early warning aircraft using advanced airborne electronic equipment. Its airborne radar has a good look-down capability. Both can detect low-altitude targets. It can also detect surface and sea targets. The aircraft is also equipped with equipment such as identification between friend and foe, intelligence processing, command and control, communication and navigation, and electronic countermeasures. So that it can not only discover and monitor air intrusion targets in time. Moreover, it can command and guide its own fighter planes to intercept and attack. Become an indispensable air early warning command and control center in the battlefield under the condition of informationization.

In the Gulf War. Thousands of aircraft from all over the world have flown more than 100,000 sorties. There were no major collisions and accidental injuries. It all depends on the tireless work of more than a dozen early warning aircraft. Early warning aircraft can be said to be a multiplier for the improvement of the air force's combat effectiveness. in modern warfare. A large-scale air battle without early warning aircraft is unimaginable.

but. This technology is blocked to the Chinese. And it is impossible for the Americans to sell this kind of thing to China. It even looks like some countries that have the ability to produce early warning aircraft. Such as Russia and the United Kingdom, Israel and so on. also threatened by the Americans. It is not allowed to sell the airborne early warning aircraft to the Chinese.

Fan Wubing said so. It was purely to embarrass Bigel.

Let Bigel reply a little embarrassed. "If our company produces airborne early warning aircraft, I would be happy to sell you a few. Unfortunately, the French airborne early warning aircraft are also purchased from the Americans. The e-3 series produced by Boeing."

Of course, Fan Wubing knew that the French also bought American early warning aircraft. Saying this is just to make trouble. So he laughed. "Look. It's not that I don't take care of your business. It's just that your product range is too small. It can't be scaled up."

"But the quality of our passenger planes is excellent. Medium-sized passenger planes are technically superior to Boeing's passenger planes!" Let Bigel throw a voice to assure Fan Wubing that his Airbus A-340 series passenger planes can fully meet the requirements. Fan has no disease needs.

"However, we have also noticed that Boeing's airliner seems to be better than your Airbus airliner in terms of safety performance." Fan Wubing immediately pointed out a drawback of Airbus' airliner.

"Oh. Mr. Fan. You should still consider it comprehensively. Instead of one-sided comparison." Jean Buger replied.

The two talked for a while. They are all doing Tai Chi. Talked a lot of useless words. It means sticking to each other's bottom line without giving in. That's when Sanchez walked in. Said to Fan Wubing. "Boss. Mr. Maximos, Senior Vice President of Boeing, has arrived at Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Are you asking for your location now?"

"Maximos? What is he here for? When did he become a member of Boeing Company again? Isn't he a member of Hughes Company?" Fan Wubing looked at Sanchez with some puzzlement. As a result, he also looked bewildered. So Fan Wubing said. "Okay. Put him on the phone. Let me have a chat."

"Hi! China Fan. I really miss you!" As soon as the phone was answered. I heard the enthusiastic emphasis of the old Jewish man.

After Fan Wubing responded with two sentences. asked some curiously. "When did you jump ship to Boeing?"

After the old man explained. Only then did Fan Wubing understand what happened. It turned out that Boeing had acquired Hughes at this time. So the old man changed. He became an executive at Boeing. Originally, he had a wide network of contacts. Brain and flexible. And successfully sold four satellites to the Chinese. and other little things. Therefore, the board of directors specifically appointed him as Boeing's senior vice president. Specifically to open the Chinese and Southeast Asian markets.

"Alright then. I'm at the George V Hotel. The occupancy rate here is not high. You might as well live here." Fan Wubing suggested to Maximus.

"Okay. Half an hour later. Let's meet and talk about it." Maximus replied.

Fan Wubing put down the phone. Then he looked at Jean Bigel with a suspicious expression on his face. smiled. "I can't help it. We are all friends. Now I am the senior vice president of Boeing. I heard that I am in Paris. He insisted on rushing over and dragging me to drink and celebrate. There is really nothing to do with him."

Is it as simple as just drinking? ! Let Bigel not believe this statement! Senior Vice President of The Boeing Company. He eagerly flew from the United States to Paris. Is it just to get Fan Wubing to drink? ! No! This is absolutely impossible!

Bigel immediately felt a huge crisis. Probably the news that the Chinese were planning to purchase Airbus aircraft leaked out. Now Boeing also wants to make a move!

But Jean Bigel couldn't say anything to Fan Wubing on this matter. when he left. I saw the motorcade of Maximus and his party stop at the gate of the George V Hotel. Just look at that lineup. Definitely the size of a business delegation. It will definitely not be as simple as drinking!

Could it be that the French arms sale to Taiwan has affected the interests of the Americans. Are they going to come here to save face at this time? Let Bigel guess in his heart. Or there really is such a possibility. After all, Boeing's position in the airliner manufacturing industry is also very important. They are fully capable of stealing orders from Airbus.

and. It seems that this senior vice president named Maximus. I have a good personal relationship with Fan Wubing.

"I need to inform the board of directors about this matter. Let them make plans early!" It made Bigel feel very heavy.