Volume 1: Japanese Storms Chapter 28: Nana Visits China (2)

  The Socialist Party has had exchanges with the Communist Party of China since the 1950s. After the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, in March 1983, the Japanese Socialist Party and the Communist Party of China formally established inter-party exchange relations. In the same year, a delegation from the Communist Party of China officially visited Japan, marking a new stage in the relationship between the two parties. Doi Takako's first visit to China was in 1972, after which she made several visits to China and formed deep friendships with two generations of leaders (Premier Zhou and Comrade Deng).

  But this time, Doi Takako is not visiting China as a member of the House of Representatives of the Socialist Party or as the chairperson of the Socialist Party, but rather as the Prime Minister of Japan for the second time!

  The one who received her was still Deng Gong, whom she described as the most "generous and open-minded", accompanied by President Jiang, who had taken office a year ago.

  Tsuchii Takaiko's proposal in the talks on reflecting on Japan's militaristic aggression in Asia and China, truly realizing the concept of "learning from history to create a better future", has been consistently recognized by Chinese leaders! The two leaders expressed strong confidence in the development of Sino-Japanese relations in the future.

  During the talks, Tanaka Kanna, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology who was visiting China, drew particular attention because everyone knew that the little guy sitting next to her had half Chinese blood. Moreover, this little guy was also an interpreter for the Japanese delegation!

  "Come on, come on, little guy, come to Grandpa Deng's side!" After learning that the little guy had Chinese blood, Mr. Deng was overjoyed and hurriedly beckoned to the little guy.

  Jerry also walked over and said politely, "Hello, Grandpa Deng!"

  Deng Gong burst out laughing, "Ms. Tanaka, your child is very polite!"

  "Mr. Deng, you may not know that this little guy is now a national treasure in the hearts of all Japanese citizens!" Tsuchiya Takako chimed in, "Don't look at his young age, he's now the only Grammy Music Award winner in Japan, the only Brit Awards winner in Japan. Moreover, various music awards in Japan, he has already won so many that they're piling up!"

  "Can't tell at all, it's actually a young genius! How about it, little guy, are you willing to sing a song for Grandpa Deng here?"

  Can Jerry refuse? Of course he can't!

  So he stood up straight and sang "You Were There" in a heavenly voice that lingered on in the hall for a long time! Everyone was enchanted by this sacred voice, and even after the little guy finished singing, they couldn't recover from the feeling!

  Tsuchii Takaiko was about to say, Jerry, how about another one? when Jerry had already spoken up, "Grandpa Deng, if I were to hold a concert, the tickets wouldn't be cheap, okay? Today, I'll sing just one song for you for free! Hmm~ only this one~ can't sing more~"

  This sentence made everyone laugh!

  After this episode, Tanaka Nana, as the Minister of Education and Science, brought up a previously prepared topic, "Deng Gong, this time I followed Prime Minister Doi to China, and there is another wish I want to fulfill!"

  When Tanaka Nana-ko brought out her plan and plate to establish the Ashita Fund, everyone including Doi Taka-ko was shocked!

  Investing 2 billion US dollars every year!

  What a staggering number! Tsuchiya Toka and Fujikawa Tetsuzo knew that their ally was wealthy, but they had no idea that Tanaka Nanae was this rich, with an annual income of $2 billion!

  My goodness!

  "Is this your personal view, Mrs. Tanaka, or the Japanese side's?" Well, Deng was also excited - the Japanese were actually offering money! With reform and opening up, everywhere needs money, everywhere is short of money, and now Japan's Minister of Education, Science and Culture is talking about 2 billion US dollars per year, how can he not be excited?!

  "Yes, Premier Deng! My US JR Investment Company will take out $2 billion every year to inject into the Tomorrow Fund. The main purpose of the Tomorrow Fund is to improve China's education system! As Japan's Minister of Education and Science, I deeply understand the importance of education. In Japan, our compulsory education is completely free! In this regard, China still has room for improvement! I do so for two reasons: first, to thank Premier Zhou for exempting Japan from war reparations during a difficult time in Japan, which was very important for Japan! There's a Chinese saying that goes, 'When you receive a drop of kindness, you should return a fountain!' Second, to thank China for giving me such an excellent son. Without Jerry, there wouldn't be the me I am today! As for the detailed plan of the Tomorrow Fund, I think we still need to discuss it further!"

  This news is undoubtedly a bombshell for both China and Japan!

  The talks between the two sides soon turned into negotiations on the Tomorrow Fund, and directly disrupted the specific itinerary of the Japanese delegation's visit to China!

  "Miss Cai, how could you do this? You didn't even discuss it with me beforehand and now you've come up with such a big plan!"

  "Ms. Taka, please don't get emotional! This plan is mainly to pave the way for the future of Japanese companies! You are also aware that the economic crisis Japan is facing this time is very severe, and we want to get rid of the impact of this crisis as soon as possible by opening up markets in other countries, such as the United States and China. And the Chinese market is undoubtedly the most promising, because they have not yet joined the WTO, here, as long as Japanese companies can come in, then in a completely competitive environment, Japanese companies will dominate the entire market! This will be extremely helpful for alleviating Japan's economic crisis and driving Japan's economy to take off again! The Social Democratic Party, Communist Party, and New People's Party need such an opportunity! Apart from this, I think that by doing so, we can at least alleviate some of the war damage that Japan has brought to China in the past! In future Sino-Japanese relations, we need to remember history, but we also need to stand on an equal footing and dialogue with China. I just hope that this Sunrise Fund can play such a role."

  "But Neneko-san, you should have at least informed me, don't you know that by doing this, I didn't even get a chance to prepare!"

  "I'm really sorry, Ms He! To be honest, I've been troubled for a long time too!"

  "I didn't mean to blame you, I just wanted to say that in any case, we are allies!"

  Chinese and Japanese leaders soon reached a consensus on the detailed plan for the Tomorrow Fund, with JR Investment dispatching fund managers from the US, using China's education system as an auxiliary, taking provinces as operational objects, and gradually establishing China's basic education system!