What happens to the future when humanity loses its imagination?
That slogan created a sensation during the summer of 1984.
Back then, computers couldn't support Chinese input and co...
Recently, Australian farmers have been having a very difficult time.
Chinese consumers are boycotting Australian products.
At the time, Australia's agricultural exports were the most affected.
As we all know, many agricultural products have a limited shelf life. If they cannot be sold, they will rot, causing huge losses to farmers.
Farmers know very well why their agricultural exports have dropped so drastically – it's because those damn miners raised the price of iron ore and offended Chinese consumers!
"Why do the miners make a fortune while we suffer huge losses in the end?!" Several large ranchers in Australia gathered together to complain. One of the ranchers, who had a bad temper, was furious and roared loudly to express his strong dissatisfaction.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was filled with indignation.
“These people should all go to hell. They are greedy, cold-blooded, and numb, and their bodies are full of evil! Right now, the whole of China is strongly boycotting our Australian agricultural products because of the rising price of iron ore! Moreover, major supermarkets and all Chinese e-commerce websites have removed our agricultural products from their shelves. This is forcing us into bankruptcy!” A farmer said with a worried look on his face.
Most of Australia's agricultural products are exported to China. If it loses the Chinese market, at least 25% of its farms will face bankruptcy.
"According to my information, American farmers are taking advantage of the situation, exporting agricultural products at low prices and eroding our market share! I'm very worried that even if the heat of the iron ore price hike subsides, we've already lost market share in China... Don't be fooled by Australia's excellent relationship with the US; they will show no mercy in stealing our business!!!"
"Damn it, it's all those miners' fault, otherwise this wouldn't have happened!"
"We cannot sit idly by and wait for our fate; we must take action and show the government our stance! We absolutely cannot allow miners to act recklessly, leading to a boycott of our products by Chinese consumers!"
"That's right, we must unite and protest against the country. If our demands aren't met, we'll continue our protests!!!"
"I agree!!"
"I agree too!!!"
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Farmers across the country mobilized, organizing their farm workers to march and demonstrate in the cities, creating a massive spectacle that caused a sensation throughout Australia.
After learning about the situation, many ordinary people expressed their sympathy and subsequently joined the march and demonstration.
Traffic congestion is severe in major Australian cities.
In some areas, serious vandalism and looting even occurred.
"Wow, the people of Australia are amazing! A sea of people, it's truly spectacular!"
"Keep going, keep going! I love watching foreigners protest! It's so enviable, they don't have to work!"
"Haha, that makes so much sense! No wonder so many people abroad go on protests and demonstrations all the time!"
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Chinese netizens, upon seeing videos of Australian protests, couldn't help but make fun of them, finding it quite amusing.
The farmers' protests naturally drew the attention of the Australian government.
The price increase of iron ore is in fact tacitly approved by the government, because this allows them to make a lot of money from the Chinese while slowing down China's development.
However, this time, things went awry, with the Chinese public spontaneously boycotting Australian products.
This left the Australian government feeling quite helpless.
China stated that it has not restricted Australia's agricultural exports; they are allowed to export, but the lack of buyers is their own fault. Business, after all, must follow market rules. The reason Australian agricultural products cannot sell in China ultimately stems from offending Chinese consumers. Once iron ore prices drop and the anger of the Chinese public is appeased, Australian agricultural products will certainly regain popularity in China.
China's attitude has been made very clear: it wants Australia to lower its iron ore prices. However, it's easier for iron ore prices to rise than to fall.
Australia is also unwilling to give up this profit easily.
Therefore, in a short period of time, both sides suffered enormous harm.
Australia's agriculture became a victim of the power struggle between the two sides.
Although China and Australia will soon resolve their differences, Australia has already sown the seeds of future trouble.
China has seen through Australia's true colors and will no longer trust it.
Only China consumes such a large amount of iron ore. When China is able to import large quantities of iron ore from Africa, Australia's mining industry will inevitably suffer a heavy blow. Mining is one of the most important economic pillars of Australia. So you can imagine what Australia will be like if its economic pillar collapses!
Furthermore, Zhao Ye's agricultural technology development plan is already underway and will inevitably have a significant impact on Australian agriculture.
The damage to Australia's agriculture will affect the entire Australian supply chain, and the amount of money Australia will lose as a result is incalculable.
Why didn't you cooperate properly? You had to be so reckless. You might feel good for a moment, but you'll regret it for the rest of your life.
Zhao Ye would never show mercy to his enemies.
The price increase of iron ore in Australia caused Zhao Ye huge losses. He couldn't swallow his anger without making trouble for Australia.
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After about a month, the negotiations between China and Australia made some progress.
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