Chapter 443 Friendly University (3)
On October 25, Jiang Ningyue met with Japanese Minister Subaru Itashita.
Before the meeting, Jiang Ningyue took a look at the progress bar. The government's preference for Japan had risen to 13%, which was a big step forward compared to 1%.
During the talks, Jiang Ningyue also proposed the idea of establishing an 'East Asia Friendship University'.
Subaru Itashita nodded. "Have you communicated with the Korean side?"
"Yes."
Jiang Ningyue nodded and said, "A week ago, I had a friendly meeting with Kim Seung-jun, Director of the Goryeo Northeast Asia and Central Asia Bureau. Director Kim was very interested in this proposal."
Subaru Itashita smiled and nodded. "We are also very interested in your proposal. Could you tell me more about it?"
Jiang Ningyue waved to the staff of the Northeast Asia Office, who immediately stepped forward and began to explain.
Subaru nodded repeatedly. "We're also very interested in what you're saying. However, how should the three-nation exam be calculated? For our students, is this considered studying abroad, or a normal college entrance exam?"
"Mr. Itashita, we are only in preliminary consultations now."
Jiang Ningyue smiled and said, "The specific situation requires professionals from our three countries to sit down and discuss it in detail. However, my initial assumption is that high school students from the three countries will all take the college entrance examination as normal, while students from other countries will study abroad as normal."
Subaru Itashita nodded, "No problem. We in Japan are also very much looking forward to cooperating with your country."
"Yes."
Unexpectedly, the talks with the Japanese representatives went smoothly, but the real trouble had just begun.
After all, Subaru Itashita can't make the final decision.
Sure enough, after Subaru Itashita brought this news back to the country, the top Japanese officials held a heated discussion.
Their opinion is very simple, that is, agreeing to such cooperation at this stage is undoubtedly sending a friendly signal to China.
This signal will undoubtedly stimulate the United States and cause dissatisfaction among Americans.
However, the other side's opinion is also very clear.
The main problems facing Japan at present include "the dilemma of an aging population and a declining birthrate", "the high ratio of government debt to GDP", "a shrinking domestic market", "slow economic restructuring (some advantageous industries are gradually losing competitiveness)", and "international trade frictions".
Against this backdrop, sending some friendly signals through this form of "civilian cooperation" can deepen exchanges and trade between the two countries.
The Americans’ slogans are loud and clear, but they only know how to exploit Japan. They have to find a way out for themselves!
Under the economic pressure of the United States, these traditional allies of the United States are also willing to actively seek cooperation with the University of Tokyo to hedge risks.
In other words, they must also face up to and think about the "new pattern in East Asia after the rejuvenation of China."
Is it confrontation or common development?
Destruction or survival.
This is a problem.
Moreover, this is not the first time. As early as 1994, Jiangnan University, Mie University in Japan, and Chiang Mai University in Siam signed a cooperation and exchange agreement among three countries and three universities.
As the two factions clashed, high-ranking officials from the far-right faction in Japan were frequently exposed to various scandals. Some of the scandals were so shocking that they even included photos and videos.
These guys who are "beasts in human clothing" on weekdays are more perverted than each other in private.
These videos and photos immediately caused an uproar.
Netizen comment: [They still love little boys so much. ]
The final result was an apology and resignation.
While the extreme right was preoccupied with itself, the left immediately gained the upper hand.
On November 1, representatives from the three countries met to discuss the matter in detail. Ultimately, they decided to organize a meeting and field visit in Tianjin on December 13 with some of the three countries' universities.
On December 13, leaders from universities such as Capital University, Mizuki University, and Tianjin University in China, and leaders from universities such as the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan, and Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University in Korea gathered at Tianjin University.
As the initiator of the "East Asia Friendship University", Jiang Ningyue naturally had to speak on the spot.
The Tianjin representatives also attached great importance to Jiang Ningyue's proposal. They not only accompanied her throughout the whole process, but also did a lot of preparatory work and explained the whole process.
During the three-day discussion, the tone of the future "East Asia Friendship University" was basically determined.
The East Asia Friendship University is sponsored by China, which provides 40% of the funding, with the other two countries contributing 30%. The three countries jointly established a board of directors, with China serving as the first chairperson, a position that will rotate among the three countries.
The university is designed to have three teaching buildings, one for each of China, Japan, and South Korea. Each country will design and build its own building, and China, as the host, should provide certain facilities to the other two.
The university is a four-year program, but before admission, students must meet the requirements for at least two of the three languages: Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Otherwise, they will need to study the language for one year.
During college, in addition to your native language, you must choose to take at least a few courses in another language, otherwise you will not be able to graduate.
Tuition fees are set and collected by each country independently, and are charged uniformly to international students.
The management of teachers from the three countries is managed by the three countries themselves, while the external teachers from other countries are managed uniformly, etc.
Of course, it is still only in the intention stage, but the representatives who came to negotiate this time all want to make this happen, so the negotiation process is very fast.
After signing the tripartite letter of intent for cooperation, if nothing unexpected happens, the final agreement can be signed after the New Year and a site can be selected for school construction.
However, as expected, an accident happened.
The news that China, Japan and South Korea will jointly establish an "East Asia Friendship University" in Tianjin immediately became a hot topic at home and abroad.
The American ambassador to Japan went straight to Japanese Prime Minister Kyuyamasuke and said, "Did a donkey kick your head? Why did you agree to such a thing? I'm telling you, we Americans don't agree to this! You must reject it!"
Kyuyamasuke said slowly, "Mr. Ambassador, please don't be angry. This is an exchange and cooperation between universities in the three countries. It has nothing to do with international relations. It will not affect the friendship between the United States and Japan."
"bullshit!"
The American ambassador was furious, drumming his fingers on the table and saying, "You students from Japan and Korea are going to China to study for four or five years, and you may even work there in the future. In the next ten or twenty years, you will become a pro-China force that cannot be underestimated! This perverse trend must be stopped immediately!"
Jiu Shanjie frowned slightly. The American ambassador's behavior was undoubtedly very rude. He was just an ambassador, and he was the prime minister. How could he dare to do that?
"Mr. Ambassador, I will discuss this matter."
Jiu Shanjie still had a smile on his face, "We will let you know after we discuss it."
The American ambassador angrily picked up the gloves on the table and said, "I hope you won't be ungrateful!"
After saying that, he left angrily.
Jiang Ningyue, who had just returned to her home in the capital, was surprised to find that Japan's 'tendency' had suddenly soared by '10%'.
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