King of Industry

  Chapter 744 Going the other way

  In the car, looking at Zhao Guoyang who was frowning and contemplating, Zhang Botao's face was full of hope.

  Ambassador Zhu Mingyang received a call from Director Bao before, and Zhang Botao was by his side. He naturally heard what Director Bao said about the "magic" of Researcher Zhao.

   It is no exaggeration to say that this researcher Zhao almost single-handedly revitalized the delegation's "Africa trip".

If the performance of this young researcher Zhao in the previous countries is only a manifestation of his professionalism in industry and machinery, then the contributions he made in Zaire are entirely his achievements in business. Far beyond ordinary people's talent and mind.

   Now that he has the opportunity to hear his suggestion, Zhang Botao is naturally looking forward to it.

  Zhao Guoyang didn't know Minister Zhang's thoughts at the moment. After thinking about it for a while, he probably had an idea.

  Looking up at Zhang Botao, he calmly said: "Minister Zhang, I personally think so about the situation you just mentioned."

"Indeed, South Africa, because of its relatively developed economy, industry, and agriculture, and the fact that it has been ruled by Afrikaners of Dutch descent and whites of English descent in the past few decades, has made it a very popular country in Africa. The region has become an alternative existence."

  Zhao Guoyang talked eloquently: "Because there are so many white people in the country, and most of them occupy relatively important political and economic positions in South Africa, this makes South Africa look more like a European country."

"It is precisely because of such objective reasons that South Africa can easily obtain industrial technology from developed regions such as Europe and North America. Therefore, under such circumstances, our domestic enterprises want to rely on technology to enter South Africa market, it will undoubtedly be very difficult.”

  Hearing this, Zhang Botao nodded in approval.

   Indeed, Zhao Guoyang's analysis is very accurate and hits the nail on the head.

  The leaders of the embassy also have a deep understanding of the particularity of South Africa in the African region.

   It’s like the officials of the South African government they usually deal with. Most of them are white people who speak English and Dutch.

   It can be said that the difficulty of developing the South African business market lies here, and everyone can see it.

  How to solve this problem is the focus of attention of Zhang Botao and even the staff of the embassy in South Africa.

  Seeing that Zhao Guoyang had easily found the crux of the problem, Zhang Botao's expectations for him increased a bit.

  Compared with Zhang Botao, the other deputy head of the delegation, Zhang Zheke, paid more attention to Zhao Guoyang's current analysis, and wanted to learn how he made this analysis so comprehensive.

   During these ten days of getting along, Zhang Zheke has become accustomed to Zhao Guoyang's extraordinary talent in business.

  In his opinion, as long as it is a matter of business and trade, it seems that Zhao Guoyang can't be difficult.

   Moreover, Zhao Guoyang's methods of solving problems are ever-changing, and he and others really can't learn them, so they can only be attributed to the word "talent".

   Therefore, Zhang Zheke is not so thorough about Zhao Guoyang's solution to the problem.

   Paused for a while, Zhao Guoyang continued to speak: "Minister Zhang has already mentioned the problems encountered by our Chinese companies in South Africa."

"For the time being, there is indeed no good solution. Unless, our domestic industrial and agricultural technology levels can catch up with the Premier League and the United States in the shortest possible time. But this matter is too difficult, basically within ten years hopeless…”

  Hearing what Zhao Guoyang said, Zhang Botao said anxiously: "Then... we can only watch our domestic enterprises gradually fail in the land of South Africa, and finally come to naught?"

  Minister Zhang's voice was a bit loud, and even the driver in front and a colonel military officer in the co-pilot couldn't help moving.

  Of course Zhao Guoyang understands what Zhang Botao is anxious about. After all, he is the No. 2 person in the Chinese embassy in South Africa. If Huaxia's companies retreat in South Africa, he will also bear part of the responsibility.

  Looking at this straightforward leader, Zhao Guoyang smiled and said: "Minister Zhang, don't worry, I haven't finished my sentence."

  Zhang Botao has also reacted at this time, knowing that he has lost his composure just now.

  He quickly cupped his hands and apologized to Zhao Guoyang: "I'm sorry, Researcher Zhao, I feel a little anxious when I mention work matters..."

"It's okay, Minister Zhang, I can understand!" Zhao Guoyang nodded, and said in an understanding voice, "Actually, what I want to say is that our Chinese companies send technology to South Africa, or establish a foundry here. It’s been proven that it won’t work.”

   "However, the business and trade between the two countries is not limited to these two models. Our Huaxia enterprises can completely change their thinking and continue to promote the trade cooperation between the two countries!"

  Hearing this, Zhang Botao's eyes became a little confused.

   Zhao Guoyang really didn't think deeply about the change of thinking that Zhao Guoyang said.

Just when Zhang Botao was at a loss, Zhao Guoyang opened his fingers and explained in every detail: "Let's give a simple example. South Africa's deep sea mining technology is well-known in the world. But its materials, They also have shortcomings in symbiotic industries such as iron and steel smelting. Our Huaxia enterprises can take advantage of this and play a good hand!"

   "In the same way, our Huaxia enterprises can cooperate with some South African enterprises to overcome their difficult projects. In this way, we can avoid our Huaxia's technical deficiencies very well!"

  Hearing Zhao Guoyang's explanation, Zhang Botao's eyes gradually lit up.

  He is a talent from a top university in the country, and his ability level is naturally not bad. Zhao Guoyang mentioned it a little bit, and Zhang Botao immediately understood what he meant.

   Indeed, Zhao Guoyang's idea sounds absolutely feasible.

   Many industrial technologies in South Africa are strong, that's true.

  But in terms of the comprehensiveness of the industrial system, there is still a certain gap between it and China, which has a vast land and abundant resources.

  Although many industries in China have low technological levels, the word "full" is absolutely worthy.

   On this point, even some developed countries in Western Europe have to bow down.

  By taking advantage of the complete range of industries, Chinese companies can definitely find opportunities to cooperate with South African companies, depending on how they operate.

  But no matter what, Zhao Guoyang's advice really made Zhang Botao feel enlightened.

   Just when Minister Zhang was about to give Zhao Guoyang a thumbs up and praise him, the other party spoke again.

   "In addition to this cooperation model, the embassy can invite those white entrepreneurs from South Africa to invest in China."

  Zhao Guoyang said seriously: "We also mentioned just now that the labor cost in South Africa is a section higher than that in our country."

   "Coupled with the preferential opening policies of some cities in our country... Under such circumstances, the cost of South African companies investing in China to build factories is actually lower than their local factories in South Africa!"

   "With our embassy as a matchmaker, I believe that many companies controlled by white people in South Africa will be willing to go to China to give it a try!"

   Zhao Guoyang said with a smile on his face: "If it can really happen, the presence of these South African companies will be beneficial to the improvement of our domestic industrial technology level. This is completely a win-win example!"

  After listening to Zhao Guoyang's relaxed narration, Zhang Botao couldn't help taking a long breath.

   After a long while, Minister Zhang finally spoke up: "If we can't break into other people's market, we will do the opposite... Gao Ming, you are so clever, Researcher Zhao!"

  Zhang Botao said with a smile on his face: "Researcher Zhao, your insights really saved our embassy in South Africa and the entire Chinese business circle in South Africa. It's amazing, it's amazing!"

  Although Zhang Zheke on the side had expected this result, he was still a little stunned when Zhao Guoyang actually came up with a solution to the problem.

After sighing, Zhang Zheke couldn't help but said: "Researcher Zhao, my old Zhang really admires you now. I think your level is enough to serve as the director of a department in our Ministry of Foreign Trade. Yes, it's really awesome!"

  Although Zhang Zheke does not have a specific position in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the China International Trade Promotion Committee he works for is managed by the Foreign Trade Department, so he knows a lot about the affairs of the Ministry.

   There is no doubt that in Zhang Zheke's view, Zhao Guoyang's level is enough to take charge of a party in the Ministry of Foreign Trade.

   As for the compliments from these two, Zhao Guoyang is not sensitive to thanks.

  In fact, Zhao Guoyang knew very well in his heart that he was not a genius in business, but just had too much insight beyond this era.

  If you really go to work in economics and commerce, even if you can do a good job, it will definitely not be as brilliant as in the industrial field.

   Moreover, business success is also based on products.

  If there is no improvement in industrial technology and excellent products cannot be produced, then no matter how good an economic genius is, it will be useless.

  Since he decided to take the road of "industrial power", Zhao Guoyang will of course keep going.

  After the delegation arrived at the embassy, ​​Zhang Botao quickly informed Ambassador Zhu Mingyang and several counselors of Zhao Guoyang's opinion in the car, which caused quite a stir.

   At the welcome luncheon at noon, Zhao Guoyang suddenly became the focus of everyone's eyes.

  From Zhu Mingyang to Zhang Botao, to Sui Liang, Gu Weixi and others, they all toasted him and thanked him for his suggestions.

   Seeing her chairman become the most dazzling person in the field again, Zhang Yufang couldn't help but smile.

  (end of this chapter)