King of Industry

  Chapter 745 Alternation is inevitable

  On the first day in South Africa, the trade and investment promotion group immediately started working.

  After the welcome banquet at noon, Director Bao non-stop took the big guys to visit the local Chinese businessmen in South Africa and held a symposium with them.

  For the arrival of the delegation, the Chinese businessmen in South Africa are very excited and enthusiastic.

  At the symposium, after Director Bao and Ambassador Zhu Mingyang delivered speeches respectively, there was a round of warm applause in the conference room.

  Bao Anjun told everyone about the purpose of the delegation's "Africa trip", and expressed his praise and affirmation to the Chinese businessmen who worked hard in the African continent and promoted Chinese culture.

  Subsequently, Sun Jiadong, president of the South African Chinese Chamber of Commerce, also spoke on behalf of the Chinese businessmen.

  After thanking the motherland for its concern for local Chinese businessmen, Sun Jiadong talked about the current situation of Chinese businessmen in South Africa these years.

  Basically, the black brothers in South Africa are still very friendly to the Chinese, and are willing to work in factories and shops opened by Chinese businessmen.

  But there is a problem that cannot be ignored. After all, the whites are still in power in South Africa, and the blacks have very little right to speak.

  If Chinese businessmen want to gain a foothold in South Africa, they must deal with some white people in power in South Africa.

  Because these Dutch and English white descendants in South Africa have always regarded themselves very high, and dealing with them is actually not an easy task.

  Sometimes, Chinese businessmen have to spend a lot of effort to get a passport that is obviously very simple.

  Even if it is some affairs managed by non-white people below, Chinese businessmen will encounter obstacles if they want to pass through unimpeded.

  The reason is very simple. If you don’t “mean” the people who handle things, they won’t take you seriously.

  Most of the Chinese businessmen who came to South Africa to pan for gold were just starting their careers and had no one to guide them locally. Naturally, they had to take more detours than others.

   In contrast, merchants in Huaxia's Baodao and Xiangjiang did a better job in this regard.

  In addition to communication problems, Chinese businessmen are not used to the laziness and untrustworthiness of most blacks.

  Obviously what was agreed during the recruitment, these black people will break the contract at will, and even go to work in other factories and shops that offer higher prices.

   Such things are not uncommon. Every year, the Chinese Entrepreneurs Association receives hundreds of complaints.

  Under the influence of so many negative factors, the situation of Chinese businessmen in South Africa can be said to be difficult.

  If it weren't for the fact that the material life here is quite rich, and the law and order are reasonable, I am afraid that the big guys would have retreated in a swarm.

  After listening to the grievances of the representatives of Chinese businessmen, Bao Anjun and Zhang Zheke looked at each other, and then cast hopeful glances at Zhao Guoyang.

   Obviously, the two of them have no way to solve the problems that the Chinese businessmen complained about, so they can only turn to Zhao Guoyang for help.

  On the other side, several leaders of the embassy also looked at Zhao Guoyang at the same time, with great expectations for him.

   Just when everyone was looking forward to Zhao Guoyang, he was secretly recalling the upcoming changes in South Africa in his memory.

  According to my memory before my rebirth, in 1992, South Africa and China should not have formally established diplomatic relations.

   It was not until five years later, three years after the legendary black president of South Africa came to power, that the two countries formally established diplomatic relations.

  However, probably because of the disorder of time and space, the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in this life was several years ahead of schedule.

  The black president, who is highly respected internationally, is still dormant for the time being, and has not shown his ability and strength.

  Now South Africa is still in the "golden time" of white rule.

  Yes, in the memory of Zhao Guoyang's previous life, the country of South Africa actually went downhill after the white people were kicked out of power.

  In the ensuing 20 to 30 years, South Africa went from being the leading country in Africa, and even ranking among the top 30 powers in the world, to gradually becoming a country other than the third rate.

  Its economic level has retreated repeatedly in the African continent, falling from the first position to the third.

   This is more or less related to the political changes in South Africa.

  In this life, although the situation in South Africa has not changed much, the keen Chinese businessmen still feel some possible changes.

   Their worries about the status quo probably lie in this.

  Now that the crux of the problem has been found, Zhao Guoyang has a rough plan on how to appease these Chinese businessmen and help them find a way out in the future.

   "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Zhao..."

   Just as Zhao Guoyang was thinking about the problem based on his memories of his previous life, Zhang Yufang next to him touched his arm lightly with some embarrassment.

   There is no other way, being watched by so many people, Zhang Yufang felt a little restless, so she could only "wake up" Mr. Zhao beside her as soon as possible, so that he would stop being in a daze.

   Zhao Guoyang regained his senses, saw the hopeful eyes around him, and immediately understood—it was his turn to speak.

  Seeing that Researcher Zhao has recovered from the "sleepwalking" state, Bao Anjun couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He made a "please" gesture to Zhao Guoyang and said: "The country understands and cares about the difficulties of all Chinese businessmen. Now, regarding this issue, I will ask Researcher Zhao, the deputy head of our delegation, to give Let's all give an answer!"

  After Bao Anjun finished speaking, Zhu Mingyang, Zhang Botao and others at the embassy applauded first.

  The Chinese businessmen who were still skeptical about Zhao Guoyang saw that these leaders were so serious, and they looked forward to this young man in their hearts.

  After Director Bao finished speaking, Zhao Guoyang made a "sorry" gesture first, and explained to everyone: "I'm sorry, I was just thinking about how to help everyone solve the current problem, and I was a little fascinated!"

  After his explanation, Zhu Mingyang, Bao Anjun and other bigwigs showed relief on their faces.

  With Zhao Guoyang's guarantee, everyone is naturally full of confidence in him and believes that he will definitely find a solution to the problem.

  Zhao Guoyang paused for a moment, and continued to speak: "Before telling my point of view, please allow me to briefly analyze the economic and social system of South Africa."

   "First of all, South Africa is a big country with a relatively developed economy and a complete industrial system, even close to the economic power of middle-level countries in Europe and America."

  After hearing what Zhao Guoyang said, everyone nodded in agreement.

Zhao Guoyang paused for a moment, and continued to speak: "Secondly, compared with the mature political systems of European and American countries, South Africa is relatively lacking in this aspect. Due to the long-standing apartheid policy, the contradiction between whites and blacks in South Africa It's very serious, and it's even reached the point where there's no balance."

  “In recent years, the balance of political power in South Africa has gradually tilted towards blacks. We have reason to believe that the day when South Africa abandons apartheid in the future and fully opens up is already foreseeable…”

  After Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, several leaders of the embassy over there were stunned for a while.

  As the staff of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, Zhu Mingyang and the others naturally have a very good understanding of the current political situation in South Africa.

  Now the situation in South Africa is turbulent, and everyone is seeing this.

   It is precisely because of the chaotic political situation that many Chinese businessmen are a little worried about the situation in South Africa.

   Following the opportunity of today’s symposium, the Chinese businessmen half-heartedly asked the delegation from the motherland about business and trade matters. In fact, to put it bluntly, they were asking the country’s opinion on the situation in South Africa.

   Now Zhao Guoyang pointed out the most important issues directly to the point. Such vision and foresight are really admirable.

After a moment of silence, Sun Jiadong, the president of the South African Chinese Entrepreneurs Association, nodded and said, "Researcher Zhao's analysis is very accurate, which shows his level. The turbulence that may come in South Africa at any time, what should we do?"

  Hearing Chairman Sun asked this question, the Chinese businessmen nodded in agreement.

   Indeed, everyone is concerned about the situation in South Africa because it will affect their own business.

  If Zhao Guoyang can give a definite message on this matter, then the big guys will naturally have a bottom line in their hearts.

   But, business is business.

  Under the rule of the white South Africans, the economic and commercial order, although there are some small problems, but overall it is still very good.

   Coupled with the stability of the political situation, the law and order are doing well, and the safety of Chinese businessmen can also be guaranteed.

  If it is replaced by black people as the masters, whether the current level of management can be maintained as before, everyone is actually very worried.

  If the situation in South Africa changes, Chinese businessmen may face many more problems than they do now.

  Now this researcher Zhao pointed out this point. Could it be that he wants everyone to make a plan early and prepare to withdraw their capital and return to China?

  Thinking of this, Sun Jiadong and other Chinese businessmen looked a little sad.

Reluctantly clearing up his emotions, Sun Jiadong squeezed out a smile and asked Zhao Guoyang: "Researcher Zhao, we know what you mean. Now that the situation in South Africa has changed, it is the general trend and irreversible. Then, our Chinese businessmen in South Africa, should we Should we plan to evacuate in advance?"

   "You also know that the evacuation of some factories takes a long time. One or two years in advance, it may not be ready..."

  After Sun Jiadong finished speaking, a group of Chinese businessmen cast their eyes on Zhao Guoyang, wanting to hear what this Researcher Zhao had to say.

  (end of this chapter)