Chapter 1074 Threats to the Shipbuilding Industry

Just three days later, Alan Wilson saw France's latest solution on Woodpecker Pictures' TV. Then he overturned his judgment three days ago and softly uttered one word, "Shameless..."

A solution to the Algerian problem from the Paris government was broadcast on TV. Simply put, in view of the fact that 40% of the people want independence, Paris is considering a north-south partition plan, aiming to solve the problem without leaving any consequences. Achieve a win-win result.

It seems that there is no problem, but it is suspected of plagiarizing the British policy towards the colonies, but this is not the reason for him to scold the French for their shamelessness, there are other reasons.

"What's wrong?" Ingrid Bergman put on her coat and sat next to the man and asked, "Can't we talk? The French can give the locals a way to live when the public opinion has an overwhelming advantage. In my opinion, My understanding of France is really good.”

"Ingrid, haven't you been to Africa? Have you seen things along the way?" Alan Wilson reached out and grabbed Ingrid Bergman's hand and asked.

"I have a habit of falling asleep on planes." Ingrid Bergman was a little embarrassed and still didn't know the meaning of this question.

It is indeed too much to expect a female star to have geographical knowledge. I think the average French person only has this level of knowledge.

"Divide the north and the south? France wants to coast and give the interior to the Algerians?" Alan Wilson explained with a sneer, "South of the Taylor Atlas Mountains is the Sahara Desert, which accounts for 80% of the entire Algeria. Five, if France cuts off this part and gives it to the Algerians, it will be the greatest human tragedy in history.”

If the north-south division is divided like this, let's call this landlocked country Algeria for the time being. The living conditions of Algeria will instantly leave Chad and Niger behind. Chad at least has Lake Chad, and Niger has the water source of the upper reaches of the Niger River.

There is really nothing in Algeria except yellow sand, and there are no perennial rivers, only some seasonal rivers.

France has already created several countries that are doomed to tragedy when it comes to delineating the independent countries of French Africa.

If Algeria is allowed to be so independent, Mali and Chad will have nothing to worry about, and Algeria will be the biggest tragedy.

Only then did Ingrid Bergman understand the key point, "Will the French support it?"

"If the French were of your geographical level, they would not support it. They might even think that France has suffered a loss. Likewise, the Algerians would not support it. They are locals, and of course they know that France has left them a A place of death.

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As soon as she finished speaking, Ingrid Bergman pinched the man's weak spot and said, "I have been with you for so many years and I have tried my best, but you are saying this about me?"

"I was wrong, but you should consider whether the war will have an impact on the French mainland and see what kind of business there is." After hearing this plan, Alan Wilson was basically certain that the North-South partition was an abandoned plan.

If Algerians are dissatisfied with the referendum result, they will also not accept this no-survival plan. Then it should not be time to stop military operations.

This so-called partition of the north and the south is a major internal propaganda of the de Gaulle government, and it has already done this to show its sincerity to the French citizens. If the Algerians object, then the responsibility for continuing the war does not lie with France.

It was a wishful thinking, and all the benefits were taken by the French, and the responsibility for the war was passed to the colonies. It is worthy of being a mainland country, and it shows the magnanimity of our Qing Dynasty towards Zunger.

"Why do I feel like you're not worried?" Ingrid Bergman whispered, but Alan Wilson didn't take such a tragedy seriously at all.

"Because it has nothing to do with Britain." Alan Wilson said lightly, something that happened often in the history of his homeland in his previous life. Every time there is a change of dynasty, there is no exception, until no one dares to continue to fight for the world.

The consequences are of course borne by ordinary people, and it has even become a joke. The 8.9 million households in the Sui Dynasty prove that there are many people who are not good at Li Shimin. It took more than 20 years of recuperation under the Zhenguan rule to recover to 3 million. household. Shouldn't Yang Guang be blamed for causing chaos in the world?

But the magical thing is that Yang Guang has a very good reputation in the online world, and he is often promoted to suppress Li Shimin, the emperor's benchmark.

Already judged as France's internal propaganda, Alan Wilson judged that the results in Algeria would have to wait. He would not be able to wait for the results in Paris. Next, he would have to argue, use civil and military force to frighten everyone. Fan, he doesn't have the time and has to return to London to resume his duties.

Macmillan, who presided over the independence of Guyana and took a side trip to Washington, has returned to London. He can't stay abroad without going back. If he doesn't go back, who will watch... the auxiliary ministers benefit the people?

Returning to London this time, Alan Wilson wanted to investigate the current status of the shipbuilding industry in the former world's largest shipbuilding country through the Ministry of the Interior. This was because Japan had just released its year-end report on the Japanese shipbuilding industry.

In the past year, Japan's shipbuilding industry surpassed the United Kingdom and became the world's largest shipbuilding country.

After getting the news, Alan Wilson had to take a good look at this opponent.

Alan Wilson, who had been to Asia, remembered what Marks said about the decline in profits of the British shipbuilding industry. This time he came back to get a feel for it.

"Shipbuilding is Britain's dominant industry. Half of the ships launched in the world were in 1945." Alan Wilson didn't want to compare, but the decline of the popular shipbuilding industry would drive up the cost of military shipbuilding. He didn't want to compare. Nope either.

Makins, who was summoned, had to endure the cynicism of his old friend, and he was still curious about how Alan Wilson had learned Japanese so well.

"There's nothing we can do about it. Japan's labor costs are at the bottom." Makins couldn't help but smile bitterly. "The UK still has to compete with Germany in Europe, but now Japan's momentum is even stronger than Germany's."

"What is the labor cost? We are not a place without labor cost." Alan Wilson put his hands on his waist and tilted his neck to ask Makins, "What is the average profit of the shipbuilding industry now?"

"Less than 10%, otherwise what would I say years ago that there is a problem in the shipbuilding industry?" Makins sighed sadly, "We are also thinking of ways to solve the problem."

"Don't hold back on the Royal Navy's military spending. There is a way." Alan Wilson muttered in a sinister tone, "Ten percent, which is higher than I thought. It's not particularly bad, but we should think of a way. .”

He was right, at least it is much more profitable than the world shipbuilding industry in the 21st century. To be honest, the shipbuilding industry in the 21st century is a competition between China, Japan and South Korea. Under this situation, naturally no one is profitable. .

When the world economy was booming, the shipbuilding industries of the three countries had no profits. If the world economy had a slight turbulence, they basically lost money. Losing hundreds of millions a year was considered a political achievement.

Naturally, there is still a 10% profit, which Alan Wilson thinks is quite high. After decades of making money at a loss, it is certainly high.

After selecting several public and private shipyards, Alan Wilson followed Makins to find out. The matters managed by the Ministry of the Interior were quite complex, so among the three major ministries, Makins was quite respectable.

A few hours later, the two walked out of the shipyard. Alan Wilson was still chattering, "Once the shipbuilding industry declines, military shipbuilding will also be affected. It is worth using all means to make Japan feel difficult."

"You want to bring Malaya's old warships to Japan?" Makins raised an eyebrow. His old colleague wouldn't want gunboat diplomacy, would he?

"You are overthinking." Alan Wilson shook his head. "I want the London Maritime Arbitration Commission to arbitrate Japan's illegal subsidies and dumping on other countries."

Britain has been the number one maritime power for so many years, but it always leaves behind a little legacy.

When a large number of contracts are generated, disputes are inevitable. When dealing with such maritime disputes, companies have to face foreign arbitration. British maritime law is generally applied internationally, and maritime arbitration is also part of it.

The London Maritime Arbitrators Association is a recognized center for international maritime arbitration, so its arbitral awards have the highest enforceability internationally. The London Maritime Arbitration Commission in London is able to deal with this issue right now.

"Public shipbuilding should try to merge to reduce competition, and private shipbuilding companies should also integrate. If we can compete with Japanese shipbuilding under the guidance of the government, we will always be better than now."

Magins thought while listening, and finally replied, "If you do this, Clarkson should provide the evidence. But it seems that we are a free world, does this count as trade protection?"

"Do you think the pound area is a trade barrier?" Alan Wilson asked coldly.

The two ended the discussion at the same time, as if they had not spoken at all. Makins said unintentionally, "I want to find a way to make a reason to save the shipbuilding industry, but I need the help of the Ministry of Defense."

"As long as the reports on the shipbuilding industry are honest and reliable, the Department of Defense will definitely be willing to help." Alan Wilson paused at this. "The top priority now is to find out how many shipyards are experiencing operating difficulties. This information must be made known to the cabinet." "

Of course, this is not enough. Alan Wilson is wondering how South Korea defeated Japanese shipbuilding and whether it can learn from some experience.

So to deal with the threat of Japanese shipbuilding, Alan Wilson has almost three ideas. The first is to gain time through the long-arm jurisdiction of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association and Clarkson, and then immediately start to adjust the focus of the British shipbuilding industry. It is best to Other European countries can help.

At the same time, he now wants to persuade the cabinet to enable students from a series of vocational schools established in Malaya to intern in local shipyards.

After all, the British mainland is too far away from Japan. If the bayonet is really going to see red, it has to be in Malaya, which holds the Strait of Malacca.