Chapter 710 Doing the opposite
In the car, looking at Zhao Guoyang who was frowning and meditating, Zhang Botao's face was filled with hope.
When Ambassador Zhu Mingyang received a call from Director Bao, Zhang Botao was by his side. He naturally heard Director Bao’s story about Researcher Zhao’s “magical”.
It is no exaggeration to say that Researcher Zhao almost revitalized the delegation's "trip to Africa" with his own strength.
If the performance of this young researcher Zhao in the previous countries is only a reflection of his professionalism in industry and machinery, then the contributions he made in Zaire are completely his talent and mind that is far beyond ordinary people in business.
Now that he has the opportunity to hear his suggestions, Zhang Botao is naturally extremely looking forward to it.
Zhao Guoyang didn't know what Mr. Zhang was thinking at this moment. After he thought carefully for a while, he probably had an idea.
He raised his head and looked at Zhang Botao, and he calmly said, "Mr. Zhang, this is how I personally think about the situation you just said."
"Indeed, South Africa, because of its relatively developed economy, industry and agriculture, and for the past few decades, it has been dominated by the Dutch-derived Afrikas and the English-born whites, making it an alternative existence in Africa."
Zhao Guoyang talked freely: "Because there are many white people in China, and most of them occupy a relatively important political and economic status in South Africa, this makes South Africa look more like a European country."
"It is precisely because of this objective reason that South Africa can easily obtain industrial technology from developed regions such as Europe and North America. Therefore, in this case, it is undoubtedly very difficult for our domestic companies to rely on technology to enter the South African market."
Hearing this, Zhang Botao nodded with great approval.
Indeed, Zhao Guoyang's analysis was very accurate and to the point.
These leaders of the embassy have also deeply understood the particularity of South Africa in the African region.
Just like the South African government officials they usually deal with, the vast majority of them are white people who speak English and Dutch.
It can be said that the difficulty of developing South African commercial markets is here, and everyone can see it.
So how to solve this problem is the focus of Zhang Botao and even the staff of the entire embassy in South Africa.
At this time, seeing that Zhao Guoyang easily found the crux of the problem, Zhang Botao's expectations for him became even more serious.
Compared with Zhang Botao, another deputy head of the delegation, Zhang Zheke, was more concerned about Zhao Guoyang's current analysis, and wanted to learn how he made this analysis so thoroughly.
During these ten days of getting along, Zhang Zheke has become accustomed to Zhao Guoyang's talent in business.
In his opinion, as long as it is a business and trade problem, it seems that Zhao Guoyang is not difficult to be able to be.
Moreover, Zhao Guoyang's methods of solving problems have changed so he and others can't learn it. He can only attribute it to the word "talent".
Therefore, Zhang Zheke is not so pursuing the root of Zhao Guoyang's solution to the problem now.
After pausing for a moment, Zhao Guoyang continued to speak: "Now, Mr. Zhang has already mentioned the problems that our Chinese companies are facing in South Africa."
"For the time being, there is indeed no good solution. Unless our domestic industrial and agricultural technology level can compete with the UK and the United States in the shortest time. But this matter is too difficult, and there is basically no hope within ten years..."
When Zhao Guoyang said this, Zhang Botao said anxiously: "Then... we can only watch our domestic enterprises gradually return in a defeat on this land in South Africa, and eventually become a bubble?"
Mr. Zhang's voice was a little loud, and even the driver driving in front and a colonel and military officer in the co-pilot couldn't help but move.
Of course, Zhao Guoyang understood what Zhang Botao was worried about. After all, he was the second-person of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa. If Chinese companies retreated in South Africa in a full range, he would also bear part of the responsibility.
With his eyes fixed on the straight-minded leader, Zhao Guoyang smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang, don't worry, I haven't finished speaking."
Zhang Botao had already reacted at this time and knew that he had just lost his composure.
He quickly bowed and apologized to Zhao Guoyang: "Sorry, Researcher Zhao, when I mentioned work, I felt a little anxious..."
"It's okay, Mr. Zhang, I can understand!" Zhao Guoyang nodded and said in an understanding voice, "Actually, what I want to say is that our Chinese companies are sending technology to South Africa or establishing OEM factories here, this path has proven to be unworkable."
"However, the trade between the two countries is not just these two models. Our Chinese companies can completely change their thinking and continue to promote trade cooperation between the two countries!"
Hearing this, Zhang Botao's eyes became a little confused.
He really didn't think deeply about the change of ideas that Zhao Guoyang mentioned.
Just when Zhang Botao was a little confused, Zhao Guoyang opened his fingers and explained in a simplified manner: "Give a simple example. South Africa's deep-sea mining technology is famous internationally. However, they also have shortcomings in symbiotic industries such as materials and steel smelting. Our Chinese companies can completely use this and play a good hand of cards!"
"Similarly, our Chinese companies can cooperate with some South African companies to overcome their difficult projects together. In this way, it will be a good idea to avoid our Chinese technical shortcomings!"
Listening to Zhao Guoyang's explanation, Zhang Botao's eyes gradually lit up.
He is a talent from a top university in China, and his ability level will naturally not be bad. Zhao Guoyang mentioned it a little, and Zhang Botao immediately understood what he meant.
Indeed, Zhao Guoyang's idea sounds absolutely feasible.
Many industrial technologies in South Africa are very strong, that's right.
However, in terms of the comprehensiveness of the industrial system, it is still a certain gap compared to China, which has a vast land and a vast area.
Although many industrial industries in China are not of high technical level, the word "full" is absolutely worthy of.
In this regard, even some developed countries in Western Europe will be reluctant to take advantage of this.
With the advantages of a complete range of industrial industries, Chinese companies can definitely find opportunities to cooperate with South African companies, it depends on how to operate them.
But no matter what, Zhao Guoyang's advice really made Zhang Botao feel enlightened.
Just as the Minister Zhang was about to give Zhao Guoyang a thumbs up and praise him for a few words, the other party started to speak again.
"In addition to this cooperation model, the embassy can invite white entrepreneurs from South Africa to invest in China."
Zhao Guoyang said seriously: "We mentioned just now that the labor cost in South Africa is one section higher than that in our country."
"In addition to the preferential opening policies of some cities in our country... In this case, the cost of South African companies investing in building factories in China is lower than that of them locally in South Africa!"
"With our embassy, we believe that many of the white-controlled companies in South Africa will be willing to give it a try in China!"
Zhao Guoyang smiled and said, "If it can really be done, the entry of these South African companies will be of great benefit to the improvement of our domestic industrial technology level. This is a completely win-win example!"
After listening to Zhao Guoyang's easy-to-expression, Zhang Botao couldn't help but take a long breath.
After a while, the Minister Zhang finally opened his voice: "If you can't enter other people's market, let's do the opposite... It's so clever, Researcher Zhao!"
Zhang Botao said with a smile: "Researcher Zhao's insights have really saved our Embassy in South Africa and the entire Chinese business district in South Africa. It's amazing, it's amazing!"
Although Zhang Zheke, who was standing aside, had already expected this result, he was still a little surprised when Zhao Guoyang really came up with a solution to the problem.
After sighing, Zhang Zheke couldn't help but speak, "Researcher Zhao, I, Lao Zhang, am impressed you now. I think your level is enough to serve as the director of a department of our Foreign Trade Department. It's so awesome!"
Although Zhang Zheke did not have a specific position in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the China International Trade Promotion Committee where he served is in charge of foreign trade, so he also 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 the Ministry of Foreign Trade.
Zhao Guoyang respected the praises of these two people for their intersection.
In fact, Zhao Guoyang knew very well that he was not a genius in business, but had too many insights beyond this era.
If you really do something in economics and trade, even if you can do a good job, you will definitely not be as good as you in the industrial field.
Moreover, the success of commerce is also based on products.
Without the improvement of industrial technology, excellent products cannot be produced, then no matter how excellent economic genius is, it will be useless.
Since he has determined to take the path of "industrial power", Zhao Guoyang will certainly continue to go on.
After the delegation and his group arrived at the embassy, Zhang Botao quickly informed Ambassador Zhu Mingyang about his views on the car, which caused a lot of sensation.
At the welcome lunch 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 raised their glasses to greet him and expressed their gratitude for his tips.
Seeing that his chairman became the most dazzling person on the court again, Zhang Yufang couldn't help but smile.
Chapter completed!