Great Qing launched an all-out counterattack, and every front instantly descended into a state of intense confrontation. Each step forward felt like walking on thin ice or trudging through a thicket of thorns, fraught with severe challenges and obstacles at every turn.
In the economic sector, the central bank shouldered immense pressure while striving to stabilize the exchange rate. Foreign powers and their allies, wielding complex and sophisticated financial instruments, wantonly stirred the "waters" of the international financial market. Like cunning hunters, they repeatedly tested Great Qing's bottom line. Although the central bank took decisive, carefully planned measures—much like a helmsman struggling against raging waves—the exchange rate remained volatile, fluttering like a leaf in a gale. This dealt a heavy blow to export-oriented enterprises. While progress has been made in building a domestic supply chain, achieving the goal of complete autonomy in such a short time is akin to scaling a steep and perilous mountain, hindered by technical bottlenecks, capital shortages, and the pressure of time. Corporate innovation is a long marathon requiring sustained investment and deep accumulation; it is difficult to bridge the gaps caused by supply chain disruptions and exchange rate fluctuations in the short term. Furthermore, the allocation and use of special funds have drawn criticism from some enterprises, who feel the evaluation criteria are shrouded in mystery and lack …
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