King of Industry

  Chapter 528 Africa is a big market

   "The wider market?"

  After Zhao Guoyang said this, Wang Zecheng hesitated for a moment.

  However, he quickly reacted, and asked Zhao Guoyang for advice: "Mr. Zhao, what market is there, please analyze it for us!"

   Facing Wang Zecheng's question, Zhao Guoyang waved his hand and said, "It's actually not difficult to guess. The markets that are bigger than Southeast Asia and Latin America are Europe, North America and Africa."

   "Among them, North America and Europe are economically developed regions. With the current competitiveness of our domestic products, it is obviously too difficult to seize these two markets..."

  Wang Zecheng suddenly realized when he heard the words: "I see, Mr. Zhao, are you talking about the African market?"

  Zhao Guoyang gave a "hmm", nodded and said, "That's right, it's over there."

  The room was quiet for a while, and Xie Yiman asked first with some puzzlement: "Mr. Zhao, there are many countries in Africa and the population is also large. We all know this."

   "It's just that Africa seems to be a relatively poor and backward country? How much purchasing power do they have? Can the products we purchase from domestic enterprises sell well there?"

  After hearing this, Zhang Yufang, Xiao Ruoyu, and Zhong Yao all nodded subconsciously.

  Obviously, the impression of poverty in Africa has been deeply imprinted in everyone's mind.

  Listening to everyone's doubts, Zhao Guoyang smiled gratifiedly and said: "Very good, everyone can ask such a question, which proves that you have seriously considered my suggestion!"

   "It's just that, is the African region really poor? This question is a matter for the beholder to see the benevolent and the wise."

  Zhao Guoyang opened his fingers and explained: "The number of countries in the African region is one of the largest among all continents in the world, more than 60."

   "Of course there are rich and poor among them, but they are not as poor as everyone thinks."

   "For example, South Africa is a country that everyone should have heard of, right? It is the second largest economy in Africa, its citizens have a relatively high standard of living, and its economy is relatively stable compared to other African countries."

   "South Africa's finance, law, communications, energy, and transportation industries are relatively developed. It has complete hardware infrastructure and a stock trading market. The production of gold and diamonds ranks first in the world. Its deep mine mining and other technologies even occupy a leading position in the world..."

When Zhao Guoyang explained this, "Glasses Girl" Zhongyao echoed: "What Mr. Zhao said is that when Ruoyu and I were in Shagang Group, Chairman Shen Zhirong took a team to South Africa for inspection. The living conditions there are indeed Not worse than us at all!"

  Zhao Guoyang nodded to Zhong Yao to show encouragement.

   Then, he went on to explain: "After 1989 in South Africa, the hierarchical division between blacks and whites in the country was banned, and the speed of its economic development has also entered a new level."

   "As far as I know, South Africans are very fond of many of our domestic products. Especially textiles and silk, there are good markets there."

   "In addition, South Africa is also a big agricultural country, and its demand for rice transplanters and lawn machines has always been high."

  Zhao Guoyang waved his hands excitedly: "The market of South Africa alone may exceed the sum of many small countries in Southeast Asia, not to mention, it is only the second largest economy in Africa..."

  After Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, everyone showed surprise.

  Cousin Zhao Qian couldn't help asking: "Mr. Zhao... Mr. Zhao, South Africa is not the richest country in Africa? I really didn't expect that."

Zhao Guoyang laughed when he heard the words. He shrugged and said, "Xiaoqian, you have made an empirical mistake. In fact, South Africa is not an African country, no matter in terms of economic aggregate or per capita GDP. The tallest one."

   "First of all, in terms of total volume, Nigeria, the resource-rich country in West Africa, is far above South Africa."

   "In addition, in terms of per capita GDP, South Africa's ranking is even lower, probably only in the seventh or eighth position."

Looking at the suspicious eyes of everyone, Zhao Guoyang stretched out his hands and pressed down: "You don't have to be surprised. In fact, there are many small countries in Africa. Although the land area is small, they are rich in oil, minerals and other resources. Their per capita GDP is much higher than we imagined!"

   "Of course, although the GDP of these small countries is high, there is still a big gap compared with South Africa and Nigeria in terms of purchasing power."

  Zhao Guoyang paused for a moment, then continued: "However, no matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat."

   "If our company's products can enter Africa, an undeveloped continent, one step ahead of schedule, it will undoubtedly be a huge success!"

   Zhao Guoyang's explanation aroused everyone's nature at once.

  Wang Zecheng patted his chest hard, and said loudly: "Mr. Zhao, you can leave the task of developing the African market to me and Xiao Xiao."

   "Next week... no, next month, we will fly to South Africa to investigate and understand the situation there! Once we have good news, we will report to you and Teacher Zhang immediately!"

  Xie Yiman next to him heard Wang Zecheng's swear words, and couldn't help laughing and complaining: "Zecheng, I don't care if you go to Africa. But if you come back too tanned, don't blame me for dumping you!"

   "Damn, isn't it, Yiman." Wang Zecheng showed a bitter face, and looked at Zhao Guoyang for help.

  Seeing this pair of young lovers "sprinkling dog food", Zhao Guoyang smiled for a while.

  He smiled and waved his hands and said: "Yiman, you are mistaken about this matter. Although many countries in Africa belong to the tropical regions near the equator, it is summer all year round, but the temperature there is not particularly high."

   "The average temperature is around 289 degrees, which is much cooler than our four big stoves in summer."

   "Of course, you and Ruoyu, Zecheng, don't need to rush to Africa for the time being. You two haven't even figured out the way, and you don't have any acquaintances there. If you go there rashly, it will definitely get twice the result with half the effort..."

  After listening to Zhao Guoyang's analysis, everyone nodded in agreement.

  Although Wang Zecheng was unwilling, he also knew that what Zhao Guoyang said was the truth.

  Although I and Xiao Ruoyu have good English skills, there are only a few African countries who speak English, and most of them speak French.

  With no acquaintances and lack of language communication, it is really inappropriate to act rashly.

   Just when Wang Zecheng was complaining about himself, Zhao Guoyang murmured, "There is no need to rush this matter."

   "I have an idea, let's see if I can find an opportunity to join a team that our country helps African brothers..."

Having said that, Zhao Guoyang raised his head, glanced at Wang Zecheng and Xiao Ruoyu and said, "At that time, I will try to recommend Zecheng, you and Ruoyu, and see if you can come with me in the name of representatives of private enterprises. one trip."

   "Yeah, how could I forget this one!"

Wang Zecheng slapped his thigh heavily and said, "Mr. Zhao, your idea is really great! Our Chinese aid to African countries is very frequent. Given your status in the eyes of the big bosses in the national ministries and commissions, you want to join such a team. They It must be what you want!"

  Wang Zecheng's words are not an exaggeration at all.

  When he and Xie Yiman ran into Zhao Guoyang in the capital before, they knew what level of cadres he was dealing with.

  The radicals and deputy radicals of the Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Industry, and the leaders of the Ministry of Railways all value Zhao Guoyang very much.

  In Wang Zecheng's opinion, as long as Zhao Guoyang opens his mouth and brings himself and Xiao Ruoyu to join an aid team for Africa, it will definitely be fine.

  Now that the African market is mentioned, Zhao Guoyang no longer hides some of the views he planned in his heart.

  He silently took out a cigarette and was about to light it when he suddenly remembered that this was Zhang Yufang's dormitory. He could only touch his chin in embarrassment and put it in his coat pocket.

  Seeing his action, Zhang Yufang felt sweet in her heart, and immediately smiled and said: "Mr. Zhao, if you want to smoke, just do it. If you are so cautious, I am too incompetent as an assistant to the general manager!"

  Zhao Guoyang waved his hands with a smile, and said, "It's okay, I'll just drink some coffee."

   "Ah, I'm going to make you a cup right now!" Zhang Yufang heard this, and quickly got up to help Zhao Guoyang make coffee.

  After Zhang Yufang turned around, Zhao Guoyang said again: "Since everyone is looking forward to the big market in Africa, then I will discuss with you the products that our company can export there."

   As soon as Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, Wang Zecheng said: "Mr. Zhao, didn't you just say that you should clean up the household appliances and light industrial products? What else is there to discuss?"

  Zhao Guoyang slowly shook his head and said: "Of course home appliances and light industrial products can enter the African market."

   "But first of all, we haven't been in contact with these two products until now, and we lack experience; moreover, it will take time to find a suitable source."

   "Uh, this is indeed!" After hearing Zhao Guoyang's explanation, Wang Zecheng muttered to himself.

Zhao Guoyang's eyes turned around on everyone, and then he said: "In my opinion, if we want to open up the huge market in Africa, the first step is to export some unique, sure, and demanded products." product!"

  When Zhao Guoyang said this, Xiao Ruoyu was the first to understand.

  He clapped his hands vigorously and said: "I understand, Mr. Zhao, you mean the motorcycle of Siyang Group?"

   "Exactly!"

Zhao Guoyang nodded to Xiao Ruoyu with a smile, "Our 'Xingtai International Foreign Trade Company' and Siyang Group have already formed a strategic alliance before, and are responsible for helping them sell their products to major countries in the world that the company has not yet involved in. market."

   "Among them, the Latin American part was decided early on. With the quality of Siyang Group's products, I think that as long as it enters the Latin American market, the prospects are still very bright."

   "And the African market is another big market I planned before..."

  (end of this chapter)