Chapter 685: The time for a counterattack against the Xia Nation has arrived

Yves Becker drank his coffee and said confidently, "I have already contacted another old friend whom you also know: Kadri Simson from the European Commission's Energy Committee. The last failure made him very uncomfortable. I think he will be very happy to assist us."

Simson...

Volter couldn't help but feel a headache. Simson, another hawkish official in the EU Energy Department, had reportedly been planning a blockade against the Xia Nation since the beginning of the year, but unfortunately, it had fallen through because of the battery patents from Xu Qingzhou's side, causing him to lose face.

Only half a year had passed, and this guy was preparing to stir up trouble again.

As a scholar, he actually preferred cooperation between the two countries.

Science progresses through exchange.

Or rather, this was a matter of necessity.

In the last century, they could be high and mighty and ignore the existence of the Xia Nation because they didn't care about the Xia Nation's technology, but now... the situation is completely different.

There is no doubt that the lion Napoleon spoke of has already awakened.

Seeing Volter bowing his head in thought, Becker smiled, "My friend, don't be so gloomy."

"I have consulted my advisors. Initiating anti-dumping measures can win a 5-8 year transition window for French car companies, which is equally crucial for other countries, including Germany itself."

There are also internal contradictions within the EU.

Everyone's interests are not uniform.

Take Germany, for example: their own car companies have deep connections with the Xia Nation. Once countered by the Xia Nation, they will suffer heavy losses.

No, it's not just Germany; it's the entire EU. Even they in France rely on industries from the Xia Nation.

In this regard, the Xia Nation is very successful; Europe can no longer do without the Xia Nation.

One has to admit that the people of the Xia Nation have walked the path of a hundred years of European development in just a few decades, and are even standing at the forefront of the world.

Their car companies cannot beat Chinese companies externally and cannot compete with Germany internally. This is a fact. The only thing they can do at present is to rely on trade barriers to prolong their lives and strive for time for upgrades.

The reason he was certain his allies would agree was that everyone was facing the same predicament.

Of course, this would put a lot of pressure on Europe.

Launching an anti-dumping investigation half a year ago was a case of "killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of one's own."

But now, with such a trump card in hand, the situation will be completely different.

Lithium dendrites... as long as this problem is solved, the initiative will be in France's hands for the next ten years!

Becker: "Old friend, you brought us too big a surprise this time. Without a doubt, this will be the opportunity for France's rise!"

"Even so, the situation for French car companies is equally not optimistic."

Volter said in a deep voice.

It cannot be denied that as a strong power in Europe, France is already on the decline.

The team's innovation is insufficient. If they don't change, even if they temporarily have the advantage in lithium dendrites, they will gradually fall behind the rest of the world.

"Mr. Becker, regarding the decision on the anti-dumping investigation, I still suggest you consider it carefully. After all, the Xia Nation is no longer the country that is easily subdued."

Volter said anyway.

"The Xia Nation's battery technology seriously threatens the survival of the European industry. You know, their car companies receive government subsidies, leading to low-price dumping. Volter, we are doing great work, establishing a fair and just competitive environment..."

"Just rest assured. As far as I know, the Max Planck Institute also has breakthroughs in the field of lithium dendrites. I believe there are quite a few countries willing to stand on our side."

BYD's global R&D center, located in Baolong Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen.

Building 6, inside the office.

BYD's chief scientist Wang Xingyao took off his white coat and smiled faintly, "The energy density of the sample has already reached 585Wh/kg!" ===== CHAPTER 686 =====