Chapter 376: Chapter 267: Counterattack (First Update)
When the top ten pharmaceutical companies started to enforce a medical blockade on Jieke Group, the media went into a frenzy, reporting wildly before rushing to interview the Jieke Group.
You should know that the last time Jieke Group faced criticisms from the Eight Nation Group regarding arms purchases, they had made threats in a press conference, cautioning all to heed their warnings.
Latterly, Jieke Group did as they had said, using the excuse of the disappearance of training soldiers to provoke the Chan Country war, leaving the Chan Country Government Army and Japanese Soldiers in a disarray.
That instance of media coverage had satisfied news outlets around the world, and naturally, they wanted to see how Jieke Group would respond this time, whether they would choose to concede or stand their ground.
And indeed, Jieke Group didn’t disappoint them, promptly calling for a press conference.
January 8.
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At the Jieke Group Headquarters Building in Mande City, hundreds of journalists from around the world gathered, signing in at the first-floor lobby before taking their cameras to the fourth-floor conference hall that could accommodate a thousand people.
The media were from all around the world, including the four renowned international news agencies, Associated Press, Reuters, AFP, and United Press International.
Besides them, there were Global Times, Time Warner, Asahi News, Truth Newspaper, Sun Newspaper, and other famous news outlets, none of whom missed the chance to come to Mande City.
When it was ten in the morning, Su Jie personally attended the press conference.
“I am Su Jie, the chairman of Jieke Group. I think everyone here recognizes me, and I will not introduce myself further to avoid any suspicion of self-promotion. Lest someone sees it and accuses me of false advertising again.”
Su Jie made a small joke and sat down on the chair.
Many journalists couldn’t help but admire below, truly a bold figure who dares to confront the Eight Nation Group head-on.
Even at such a time, he could still joke around, a quality not everyone possesses.
“Now I announce the press conference has officially begun. I will start with the journalist in front, the one from Associated Press, please go ahead.”
Su Jie pointed to a man in a suit who stood up with a microphone and said, “The top ten multinational pharmaceutical companies have announced that due to a series of humanitarian disasters caused by Jieke Group, they will enforce a medical blockade on Jieke Group, blocking all medical supplies from entering regions under Jieke Group’s control.
They have stated that unless Jieke Group publicly apologizes and accepts responsibility, taking several corrective measures, they might consider lifting the blockade depending on the performance. How does Jieke Group view this?”
“What are these top ten pharmaceutical companies, to demand an apology from our Jieke Group?”
Su Jie contemptuously curled his lips and said lightly, “Regarding the so-called medical blockade, our Jieke Group has decided to immediately lift the restrictions on our pharmaceutical patent laws and begin research on generic drugs.
We will not only provide affordable and effective generic drugs to our people but also offer life-saving medicine to people around the world who suffer from high drug prices.
Look, a company like Jieke Group, which considers the welfare of its people, how could it possibly cause humanitarian disasters?”
As soon as Su Jie spoke, the room erupted.
Many journalists widened their eyes; Su Jie indeed boldly claimed to start researching generic drugs, completely disregarding the global top ten pharmaceutical companies and challenging the existing rule of the game, overturning the table outright.
“By researching generic drugs, isn’t Jieke Group afraid of isolating itself from the international community?”
The Associated Press journalist couldn’t help asking, an action he had not anticipated.
“Were we ever accepted by the so-called Western international community?”
Su Jie retorted, instantly leaving the Associated Press journalist speechless.
Jieke Group was defined as an extreme radical organization; the attitude of Europe and America was obvious.
“In any case, we Jieke Group are committed to producing generic drugs. If India can do it, why can’t we, Jieke Group?”
“This lady journalist, your turn.”
Su Jie pointed to another female journalist from Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun.
The Japanese female journalist stood up, speaking sternly, “At the United Nations Security Council meeting held on January 5, the major multinational pharmaceutical companies have submitted relevant evidence and grievances.
Currently, many members of the Security Council, including the Beautiful Country, England, the French Republic, Canada… a total of 24 countries have stood up, openly demanding an explanation about the rumors of Jieke Company, under your flag, conducting human biochemical experiments.”
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Su Jie chuckled lightly, spreading his hands out, and said, “Slander, this is pure slander against our Jieke Group. We have never conducted such human experiments, this is just another attempt to smear our Jieke Group.”
Below, a group of journalists were speechless; do you take us all for blind?
Those super soldiers beyond human limits, along with the existence of Steel Camp, are we all deaf and blind? Isn’t this genetic modification?
“What’s the deal with your super soldiers? Do you dare to let international teams enter various laboratories under Jieke Group for inspection?”
The Japanese female journalist clenched her teeth, clearly not buying any of Jieke Group’s nonsense.
Su Jie raised an eyebrow, teasing, “Our super soldiers are selected from athletes, as everyone knows, athletes have excellent physical development.
As for inspections, our group has many business secrets, which makes it inconvenient for outsiders to enter. Of course, if you really want to come, Jieke Group will not refuse.”