Chapter 1110: Ungrateful

Translator:

_Min_

Editor:

Caron_

“Nippon is discussing the possibility of joining the Earth Defense Alliance.”

A report was placed on Hill’s desk, and Secretary of State Kerry walked to the sofa in the office and sat down. He picked up the cup of coffee and took a sip to soothe his throat. “The issue doesn’t only involve Nippon being swayed—the same goes for Australia and New Zealand.”

“Ungrateful.” The chief of staff standing next to Hill cursed under his breath.

“What about our nuclear power assistance project?” Hill opened the document that Kerry tossed on her desk. She glanced at the report with a serious tone.

Kerry shook his head and said, “It’s useless. For now, our nuclear power project isn’t attractive to Nippon. Two months ago, the half-year discussion between Exelon Nuclear Power Company and the Eastern Power Company of Nippon was canceled, and it’s meaningless to talk about nuclear power at this point.”

“You’re right.” Hill squeezed her sore eyebrows and said, “Why’s Australia trying to get involved? When have they been interested in outer space resources?”

Australia itself was a big mining country, and its own domestic minerals weren’t fully developed. Naturally, it wasn’t necessary to mine in outer space. The defense tax of the Earth Defense Alliance had pushed up the average price of the global commodity market to their benefit. They should be the least interested in outer space resources? Instead, they were entertaining the idea of joining the alliance?

“Because of the Global Grid Plan.” The coffee cup was heavily placed on the table. Kerry walked over to Hill’s desk and said with a sullen look, “Half a month ago, the Australian Federal Parliament was discussing expanding power imports. The quota was used to re