A large team of over forty people, some with their families, all went to Japan, taking advantage of the opportunity.
Wei Laisong only brought his secretary.
Before leaving, he left a letter for Xing Baohua, explaining in detail what had happened, stating that it was not his wish but rather something he had no choice but to do.
Suddenly, Wei Laisong felt that Xing Baohua's suggestion last time not to let major shareholders interfere with sales and management was the right thing to do.
This is also because the things that are in control cannot be executed according to one's own wishes at all times.
Toyota's hospitality this time was quite lavish, and of course, it was also tailored to the people; among the forty-odd people, there were a few important ones.
First, they took us on a tour, visiting famous scenic spots, providing food, drinks, entertainment, and other services—the service was excellent.
Key figures, however, are arranged separately, with the selection process tailored to the individuals involved.
After making sure these key figures have a good time, then begin the tour of Toyota's production headquarters.
They then held talks behind closed doors.
The conditions remain the same as before: Toyota will form a 50/50 joint venture with the Chinese side to build a new car manufacturing plant.
Toyota will cover all the costs of building the factory and the final assembly line. The Chinese side will not have to contribute a single penny; they only need to provide a piece of land to build the factory.
Wei Laisong had, after all, gone out with Xing Baohua and seen the world, and had negotiated before.
Understand the importance of core technologies.
At this point, the Japanese weren't offering the technology for free; they wanted to build an assembly line.
What about the production lines for engines, transmissions, and chassis?
So, in front of his superiors, he asked the Japanese whether the three major components should also have production lines established domestically.
At this point, the young man said that because the engine and some parts require high-precision machine tools to manufacture, and since precision machine tools are restricted from export, they can only be supplied at a low price.
Then he went on to talk about how difficult it is to develop precision components, especially in terms of materials.
Even if production were moved to China, the patent fees would be extremely expensive. The three main components, along with many spare parts, are exported from Japan to China, saving time, effort, and a lot of trouble.
In short, the concept of "it's better to buy than to make" is explained to the fullest extent.
You can choose any car model you like, and even the best Crown series can be assembled and produced domestically.
Toyota is going all out.
This also happened to resonate with the ministry leaders who came to inspect the area.
We are precisely lacking some high-end cars to serve as official vehicles or VIP transport.
Unfortunately, it didn't sell well. The Crown model was much better than some C-class cars in terms of both appearance and price.
The matter was temporarily settled. Although the people who came to inspect had a say, they couldn't finalize the specifics. They would have to go back and report, and then discuss it further before a decision could be made.
Wei Laisong was at his wits' end, so anxious and agitated that he developed blisters on his lips.
The Japanese were also very considerate; before Wei Laisong and his inspection team left, they even arranged a girl to "cool him down."
Despite Wei Laisong's many tricks up his sleeve, he dared not use the gifts given to him and directly kicked them out of his room.
At this point, Wei Laisong felt that he was no longer important.
Right now, all he can think about is how to find Xing Baohua and discuss a way to break the deadlock.
Xing Baohua went straight from West Germany to the land of windmills.
This guy went to visit Philips; he also needs to order some electronic components.
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