King of Industry

  Chapter 722 Three important countries

  In the VIP rest area of ​​the Capital Airport, Zhao Guoyang was discussing something in a low voice with Bao Anjun, director of the African Department of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and Zhang Zheke, vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.

  As the head of the trade and investment promotion group for the "Trip to Africa", Bao Anjun had a comprehensive understanding of the members of the group before departure.

   Among them, the two deputy heads, Zhao Guoyang and Zhang Zheke, are of course the focus of Bao Anjun's attention.

   As far as Zhang Zheke is concerned, Bao Anjun is quite familiar with it. After all, the Huaxia International Trade Promotion Council itself is under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Trade.

   As for Researcher Zhao Guoyang who has many titles, Bao Anjun has never dealt with him.

  Although I have heard the leader Yao Gang, Director of the European Department Sun Zhi and others mention the ability of Researcher Zhao many times in the Ministry, but I have never seen it personally after all.

  In addition, Zhao Guoyang is too young, so subconsciously, Bao Anjun still has certain doubts about his ability.

  Before boarding the plane, Bao Anjun was also very happy to have a few more conversations with his deputy to get to know each other.

  Zhao Guoyang didn't know that Head Bao questioned him. He was expressing his opinion on this trip to Africa.

   "Director Bao, although we have passed through many countries on this 'Africa trip', there should be some focus, right?" Zhao Guoyang asked Bao Anjun, tilting his head.

Hearing this, Bao Anjun nodded appreciatively and said, "Researcher Zhao is right. China and many countries on the African continent maintain good diplomatic relations. But if each country stays for a while , those short fifteen days are simply not enough.”

   "So, this time, our trade and investment promotion group is only going to visit six countries. Among them, we will focus on visiting three—one important country in the east, west, and south of Africa..."

  After Bao Anjun finished speaking, Zhang Zheke on the other side was curious: "Director Bao, which three important countries are they?"

  Bao Anjun did not rush to answer Zhang Zheke's question, but turned to Zhao Guoyang with a smile and said, "Researcher Zhao, I have been hearing from Director Sun Zhi that you know a lot about the human geography, history and culture of all countries in the world."

   "I think the visit route set by our ministry, even if everyone has not been notified, it should not be hidden from you, right?"

   Hearing that Director Bao seemed to have the intention of testing himself, Zhao Guoyang said in disbelief, "Uh, Director Bao, I'll make a random guess. Don't make a joke if you guess wrong."

"No, no! It was just the three of us chatting casually, and I just wanted to hear Researcher Zhao's opinion on African countries. To be honest, I often hear that several leaders in the Ministry praise you, Researcher Zhao. I am looking forward to your performance this time!" Bao Anjun laughed.

Hearing this, Zhao Guoyang nodded without the slightest timidity, and immediately began to analyze methodically: "Director Bao, President Zhang, I think so. Since our trade and investment promotion group is called a trip to Africa, Then it is definitely going to run away with all the major countries on the African continent.”

   "Among them, as the country with the most developed economy and the highest standard of living on the African continent, South Africa, the second largest economy in Africa, and our trade and investment promotion group must definitely go."

   The first name Zhao Guoyang uttered did not surprise Bao Anjun too much.

  In international affairs, South Africa has long been identified by the international community as a medium power and maintains significant regional influence.

   Such a country, China's trade and investment promotion group will definitely not miss it.

   It is only natural that Zhao Guoyang could guess this.

   Just as Bao Anjun nodded slightly, Zhao Guoyang's narration continued.

"South Africa's finance, law, communications, energy, and transportation industries are well developed, with complete hardware infrastructure and stock trading markets. Industrial technologies such as deep well mining are also in the leading position in the world, and its rich mineral resources are also world-renowned. .”

Zhao Guoyang talked eloquently: "According to what I have learned, South Africa has proven reserves and exploited more than 70 kinds of minerals. The reserves of gold, platinum group metals, manganese, vanadium, chromium, silicon, and aluminate rank first in the world. One, and gold reserves account for 60% of the world’s total.”

   Turning his head and smiling at Zhang Zheke, Zhao Guoyang continued to speak: "President Zhang will definitely not miss such a country full of gold."

  After listening to Zhao Guoyang's narration, Zhang Zheke couldn't help laughing.

  Zhao Guoyang's comprehensive understanding of South Africa has gradually faded away the slight suspicion that Chairman Zhang had towards him.

  After making fun of Zhang Zheke, Zhao Guoyang continued to talk about his own judgment.

  He said calmly: "In addition to South Africa, we must also go to Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa - West Africa."

  “Although the per capita economic level of Nigeria is much lower than that of South Africa, Nigeria’s important economic status in Africa cannot be ignored.”

  “Nigeria is rich in natural resources, and the proven mineral resources with commercial mining value include natural gas, coal, bauxite, tantalite, gold, iron ore, limestone, tin, niobium, graphite and zinc and more than 30 kinds of mineral deposits.”

"In addition, its manufacturing industry is also very developed in Africa. The three major industries of leather manufacturing, textile industry, and automobile manufacturing are the strongest in Africa. For example, the French car manufacturer Peugeot and the English truck manufacturer Bede Ford, have set up branch factories in Nigeria."

  Zhao Guoyang finally concluded: "So if our trade and investment promotion group wants to further strengthen cooperation with African countries in manufacturing, Nigeria must definitely go..."

  After Zhao Guoyang talked eloquently, Bao Anjun couldn't help but look at him more.

   Indeed, Nigeria's international reputation is two or three levels behind South Africa.

  In the 1990s, it was rare for ordinary people in China to know this country, but with the influence of the World Cup, the name of the African Eagle became more and more famous.

   Right now, researcher Zhao not only knows, but his understanding of Nigeria is not much worse than that of himself, the director of the African Department, which is really shocking.

   Just when Bao Anjun was full of emotions, Zhao Guoyang seemed to think of something, so he added something.

   "By the way, six days later, the West Africa International Construction Machinery and Mining Machinery Exhibition will also be held in Nigeria. This exhibition is second only to the 'Bauma Africa' in scale on the African continent."

"Boss Director Bao and Chairman Zhang may also know that I have another identity this time, that is, a representative of a non-governmental foreign economic and trade organization. My 'SMS Construction Machinery Group Company' and 'Xingtai International Foreign Trade Company' ', also have the same type of products, which need to be recommended to African countries."

   "So, if there are no special circumstances, I hope our delegation can participate in this exhibition on time..."

  Zhao Guoyang's statement made Bao Anjun appreciate him a little more.

  The head of the delegation nodded cheerfully and said: "Researcher Zhao, don't worry! You have transported two construction machinery by air this time. Can I, the head of the delegation, turn a blind eye?"

   "Besides, these two devices of yours account for nearly half of our total air freight. The key is that it is free. I have to point you at you to help us earn out the air freight!"

   "Haha!" Hearing Bao Anjun's joke, Zhang Zheke couldn't help laughing.

  After laughing, Zhang Zheke couldn't help but asked Zhao Guoyang: "By the way, Researcher Zhao, what kind of exhibition is the 'Bauma Africa Exhibition' you just mentioned?"

Zhao Guoyang explained with an "uh": "Bauma Africa is the largest exposition of engineering, building materials, machinery and vehicle equipment in Africa. It's a pity that its holding time conflicts with our trade and investment promotion group. Therefore, it can only be Overwhelmed by the ocean..."

  Zhang Zheke nodded as if realizing something, and murmured: "Researcher Zhao, your preparation work is much better than mine. It's not easy, it's not easy!"

  Hearing this, Bao Anjun glanced at Zhao Guoyang with a smile and said, "Researcher Zhao, which country do you think will be the last key country we will visit on this trip?"

   "Ethiopia of East Africa!"

  Zhao Guoyang said without the slightest hesitation, "Although Ethiopia's industry and economy are not developed, it is the largest animal husbandry country in Africa, and the suitable grazing land accounts for more than half of the country."

   "Because it has the most developed animal husbandry on the African continent, our domestic agricultural and forestry machinery and fire-fighting equipment have a very promising market prospect in Ethiopia!"

  Zhao Guoyang said confidently: "Our trade and investment promotion group must not miss such a promising market to be developed!"

  After hearing Zhao Guoyang's well-founded analysis, Bao Anjun couldn't help giving him a thumbs up.

   "Researcher Zhao, it seems that there is no one worthy of a prestigious name! Your level, even if you come to our Ministry of Foreign Trade as the director, it is more than enough!"

  Zhao Guoyang did not expect Director Bao to say such words of recognition for himself, so he humbly said a few words.

  Actually, there is another reason why Zhao Guoyang did not say why the importance of Ethiopia was elevated to such a position, that is, many areas in Ethiopia are very suitable for the use of "all-terrain vehicles".

  Because of the sparsely populated land and numerous plateaus, the traffic in Ethiopia has always been a big problem.

  Traditional vehicles such as automobiles and motorcycles are struggling there.

  But "all-terrain vehicle" is the most suitable means of transportation to adapt to complex road conditions.

   This time I had the opportunity to go to Ethiopia to investigate the market. Of course, Zhao Guoyang wanted to analyze the potential of this market on the spot.

  The voice of the broadcast reminding to board the plane came over, and the conversation between the three chief and deputy heads could only come to an end.

  After the conversation before boarding the plane, neither Bao Anjun nor Zhang Zheke had any doubts about Zhao Guoyang, the young deputy head.

  The two of them even had some expectations in their hearts, wanting to see what kind of outstanding performance this Researcher Zhao will have after arriving in the African continent.

  (end of this chapter)