Gao Yuan's words struck a chord with everyone. Everyone present nodded lightly, their faces carrying varying degrees of concern.
History had long proven that when faced with a massive tide sweeping across the globe, individual strength was so insignificant that it could not change anything at all.
It was precisely because of their fear of an uncertain future that Chinese companies had spent the past few years desperately searching for a way out and preparing for the worst.
And just when everyone was feeling anxious, Kunlun X Fiber burst onto the scene, capable of providing downstream companies and consumers with an unprecedented super high-tech experience.
As a result, major domestic companies flocked to today's ordering conference.
Gao Yuan paused before continuing, "I have one most basic judgment about the future: within the next twenty years, this clash between Eastern and Western civilizations absolutely will not end. It will only grow more intense."
"Because the foundation of North America's nation-building does not lie in shared civilization or racial identity, but in five claims of being the best in the world."
"First, we are the richest, and every other country is dirt poor."
"Second, we are the strongest, and every other country is weak as hell."
"Third, we are the coolest, and every other country is full of idiots."
"Fourth, we are the freest, while every other country lives in misery."
"Fifth, we are the noblest, while every other country is morally bankrupt."
When Gao Yuan finished, the venue erupted in laughter.
"Ha, I never expected Young Boss Gao to be so humorous."
"His words are a little crude, but every North American I've met really has that kind of attitude. They sincerely believe they are the freest and coolest, and they look down on us from the bottom of their hearts."
People began discussing it among themselves below the stage.
That was how North Americans were in reality. They repeatedly indoctrinated the entire world with their image of being powerful, free, righteous, and wealthy, such as through Hollywood blockbusters that constantly carried out cultural aggression around the globe.
"All right, all right. You may already be tired of hearing me ramble on about this." Gao Yuan shrugged. "But there is no helping it, because the times have changed."
"When you did business in the past, you did not have to worry about someone shooting you in the back. But over the past few years, everyone has seen clearly that not only can you get shot in the back while doing business, but some superpower might even stab you without warning."
After the initial tension, Gao Yuan gradually found his rhythm. He appeared relaxed and spoke humorously, even making a stabbing motion behind his back as he talked, drawing another round of laughter from the crowd.
Yet after the laughter died away, everyone felt an indescribable heaviness in their hearts, because they knew very well that beneath Gao Yuan's apparent humor lay a cruel reality.
The names of those companies that had been brutally suppressed were still vivid in their minds. Their corpses had only just fallen, and they had not even gone cold.
How was this humor? It was practically a most unforgettable prophecy for the future!
"As I said before, no one can move against the tide of the times." Gao Yuan then said in a deep voice, "The times have changed, and we insignificant businessmen must come to realize that."
"The conflict between civilizations is escalating, and the enemy is extraordinarily powerful. We small businessmen must band together for warmth. We can no longer fight alone as we did in the past."
"Today, I may be selling goods to you, but perhaps someday in the future, I will need your help. Or perhaps one of you will need help from someone else."
"Although it is still those high-tech companies suffering bad luck at the moment, seemingly unrelated to us, who can guarantee that someday it will not be us traditional companies being dragged out by some major power and beheaded as an example?"
"What will we do then?"
"Will we watch other companies get beheaded while rubbing our hands together behind them, ready to feast on their misery?"
The exhibition center fell silent.
By now, even the dullest person understood why Gao Yuan was discussing topics that seemed unrelated to business. In today's world, there was no longer such a thing as pure business. Or rather, the era when everyone could simply keep their heads down and make money had long passed.
Therefore, Kunlun Company would not simply sell goods. It would seek partners who shared the same values and work together to establish a new kind of business partnership to face the increasingly complex circumstances that would inevitably come.
Whew~
The corners of Gao Yuan's mouth lifted slightly as he smiled and said, "At last, I have explained the most important issue clearly. Next, I will officially announce the specific technical specifications of X2 Fiber. After the specifications are announced, those interested in cooperating with us may leave their contact information."
"As I just said, we are not simply selling goods. We are looking for partners who can stand back-to-back with us in the future. If you are unable to become our partner, I hope for your understanding."
The venue immediately stirred. The specific technical specifications of X2 Fiber had been kept strictly confidential and had not appeared in the promotional brochure. Everyone was eagerly anticipating them.
"X1 Fiber surpassed DuPont's COOLMAX technology by a full three times. As the newest improved version, X2 Fiber should not be any weaker."
"That is inevitable. After all, the foundation of X series fiber is simply too powerful."
The crowd discussed it fervently, all guessing just how astonishing X2 Fiber could be.
However, at that moment, a middle-aged man with thinning hair suddenly shouted, "President Gao! X2 Fiber definitely will not be bad, but right now I am more interested in this matter of partners. Could you tell us what kind of companies can cooperate with you?"
Then someone else said, "As far as I know, you currently have only one contract manufacturer, Chaoda Chemical Fiber. Even if it operates at full capacity, it cannot possibly supply so many of our companies, can it?"
After those two stirred things up, everyone finally understood the reality of too many monks and too little gruel. With so many manufacturers around them, perhaps only a small fraction could become Kunlun Company's partners. The situation seemed quite severe.
Gao Yuan smiled. "Please do not worry. Contract manufacturers can be added, and production capacity can also be increased."
"As for partners, I have three requirements. First, your corporate culture must be compatible. Second, you must have sufficient strength. Third, you must understand how to operate a brand."
Brands!?
"We do contract manufacturing. Where would we get brands?"
"Our factory does have its own brand, but consumers do not buy it. After so many years of habit, ordinary people still prefer imported goods!"
Some companies engaged in contract manufacturing, or those with relatively weak brand images, began complaining one after another. They felt it was unfair to assess them based on brands. In terms of strength, they were inferior to no one, and many major labels even came to them for contract manufacturing.
Gao Yuan frowned slightly and said in a grave voice, "Having a brand and knowing how to operate a brand are fundamentally two different things."
"We are all in the same industry. Do you not know that the Canadian brand Arc'teryx has already been acquired by Anta Group? And that Salomon and Fila are actually Anta Group's brands as well?"
"Do you not know that Li Ning Group acquired Italy's Kappa while also creating its sub-brand Wade!?"
"As industry peers, do you not know that Xtep Group acquired the top hiking shoe brand Mizuno, as well as the top track-and-field shoe brand Saucony?"
"Do you not know that Shandong Ruyi acquired the French fashion group SMCP, bringing SMCP's affordable luxury brands such as Sandro, Maje, and Claudie Pierlot under its umbrella in one stroke?"
"Not to mention that Shandong Ruyi also acquired the first-tier luxury brand BALLY, while Fosun Group acquired the luxury brand Lanvin."
"So, consumers liking foreign brands cannot become an excuse for you not having brands of your own. It is like taking an exam: when you fail, people only look at your score. They do not ask why."
"Furthermore, no one says a brand must necessarily be created from scratch. Geely Group's Volvo brand, Volkswagen Group's Rolls-Royce brand, BMW Group's Bentley brand, and Land Rover, owned by Tata Motors India, were all bought with money. I do not see anyone saying they are bad."
"Land Rover in particular has been messed up beyond recognition by a bunch of Indians. It lost its original pure British flavor long ago and has instead taken on a heavy curry scent. Its value for money is as poor as daylight robbery, and its quality is worse than the water of the Ganges River."
"Yet Chinese consumers still seem to love it. Land Rovers are everywhere on the streets, and the men and women driving them are quite proud, with no sense at all that there is any problem with driving an Indian car."
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