Set sail1992

Chapter 1142

"Since the country has formulated such a strategy, we Huateng Group, as a state-owned enterprise, naturally have to respond to the country's call." Zhang Qihang first expressed his position and attitude, and then said: "But the leader, the country has formal documents Are you ready? If there is a document, I want to study the document first... After all, our group’s strength is limited, even if it is to develop the African market, there must be a priority, right?”

"You kid..."

Hearing what Zhang Qihang said, Tang Changhao laughed immediately, but he was not dissatisfied with Zhang Qihang's approach: the whole of Africa, a total of 3000 million square kilometers, can they be prioritized?So strictly speaking, Zhang Qihang's approach is the correct one. He nodded and said: "There are documents, you can take them back and study them carefully, and then write me a development plan for the African market."

"Yes!"

Zhang Qihang nodded solemnly.

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What Zhang Qihang didn't expect was that when he was studying documents and maps, the staff of Hall S of Hippo University came to him.

Despite the doubts in his heart, facing the staff from the Hippo Country who came to the door, Zhang Qihang still entertained him very politely.

After introducing his identity, the leading diplomat from the Hippo country named James Macharia eagerly said to Zhang Qihang: "Mr. Zhang, do you intend to go to our Hippo country to investigate and invest in building a factory?"

Zhang Qihang was a little surprised: "Go to your hippo country to invest and build a factory?"

After knowing that these two people are the staff of the business department of the Hippo country's S Pavilion in China, Zhang Qihang had a vague guess in his heart, and felt that the two families were probably here to discuss economic and trade exchanges on behalf of the Hippo country. For a while, the Huateng Group has made a lot of noise in Brazil, but what Zhang Qihang didn't expect was that the other party directly invited the Huateng Group to invest and build a factory in their Hippo country, which surprised Zhang Qihang .

Surprise was nothing but surprise, but soon, Zhang Qihang calmed down and quickly sorted out the pros and cons of this matter: first, the country intends to increase the development of the African market in the coming time; second, the province also intends to Let the Huateng Group rush to the front; third, the relationship between Hippopotamus and us has always been very good, and it can be said to be our most staunch ally in Africa.

Therefore, now that the Hippo Country has actively invited the Huateng Group, it is not bad for the Huateng Group to take advantage of the trend to invest in the Hippo Country to build a factory.

However, investing in this kind of thing is like falling in love. If you get it too easily, you will not be cherished, so after thinking about it, Zhang Qihang frowned and said: "Mr. Macharia, with all due respect, although your country and Our relationship with China has always been very good, but I don't know anything about the situation in your country, this..."

Ok?
Hearing Zhang Qihang's answer, James Macharia frowned suddenly: Zhang Qihang's reaction was a bit different from what he got...

The man named Nurdin Haji who came with James Macharia couldn't help but said: "But Mr. Zhang, we have received news that your Huateng Group will increase its development in the African market next."

Nima!

Hearing Noureddin Haji's words, Zhang Qihang immediately wanted to curse: Huateng Group's going into Africa is just an idea now, and it has not even formed a company's decision-making. Then the question arises. It seems that who leaked this news to the people of Hippo Country?
Anger turns into anger, anger turns into anger, but the expression on Zhang Qihang's face didn't change at all, he said with a smile: "Your news is sensitive enough, we are still discussing this matter within the group, you already know gone."

Hearing Zhang Qihang's words, James Macharia's face changed, and he quickly explained: "Mr. Zhang, don't get me wrong, we also heard about it from a friend accidentally..."

Before James Macharia could finish speaking, Zhang Qihang smiled and waved his hands: "It's okay, I don't mind, to be honest with you two, your information is correct, and our group does have the idea of ​​increasing the development of the African market." .”

Hearing Zhang Qihang's words, James Macharia and Nourdin Haji's faces suddenly brightened, and they both felt that today was too smooth.

But before all the smiles on the faces of the two of them bloomed, Zhang Qihang continued: "However, you may be disappointed. The result of our group's preliminary discussion is to focus on the construction and development of the Syrian market, and then use Syria as the fulcrum To radiate and expand influence in the Middle East and North Africa...Mr. Macharia and Mr. Haji, you two should know that our group has been investing in Syria in recent years, right?"

Hearing Zhang Qihang's words, the expressions of James Macharia and Nourdin Haji suddenly changed.

Of course they know about Huateng Group’s development of the Syrian market. Not only do they know, they even know that Huateng Group has jointly built an automobile factory with the Syrian government in Homs Province, Syria. This factory has directly helped Syria achieve zero breakthroughs in the automobile industry. At that time, after hearing about this incident, I was envious for a long time: When will the Hippo country also have its own automobile industry.

It’s just that I didn’t think much about it at the time, but now I heard what Zhang Qihang said, and after thinking about it carefully, I immediately felt that what Zhang Qihang said was too correct: focus on building Syria, and then use Syria as a fulcrum to expand to the entire Middle East and North Africa. This is indeed the most suitable development route. The most important thing is that compared to the Hippo country, the North African region next to the Mediterranean has a more developed economy. In this way, the plan of the Huateng Group is indeed better than investing in the Hippo country. The factory is more cost-effective, and most importantly, in this way, Huateng Group has indeed increased its development efforts in the African market-but the problem is, does it mean that my previous ideas have failed?

Thinking of this level, Nurdin Haji suddenly became anxious, and he was no longer calm just now. He said quickly: "Mr. Zhang, the economy in North Africa is indeed relatively developed, but because their economy is relatively developed, So the people there recognize European car brands more. They are only separated from Europe by the Mediterranean Sea. Your idea of ​​developing the African market is indeed very good, but the actual implementation is very difficult. How to obtain the recognition of local consumers is a problem. Huge puzzle.

But the situation in our Hippo country is different. The distance between us and Europe is relatively far, and there is indeed a big gap in economy compared with North African countries. The pursuit of cars by ordinary people is not as high as that of North African people. Most importantly, Over the years, our country of Hippopotamus has always respected and attached great importance to the development of relations with your country. The people have always had deep respect for Huaxia. If Huateng Group invests in our country of Hippopotamus, it will definitely receive the best preferential treatment and the support of the people. "

Zhang Qihang nodded slowly: "What you said makes sense..."

Hearing what Zhang Qihang said, the faces of Nurdin Haji and James Macharia were full of joy: Could it be that Zhang Qihang agreed to go to the Hippo Country for inspection?

Facing the happy James Macharia and Nurdin Haji, Zhang Qihang gave a clear answer: "So, when I go to Africa to investigate the investment environment, I must go to your Hippo country to learn about the situation .”

Nourdin Haji hesitated for a while, but still couldn't hold back, and asked, "This...will you invest in our country?"

"How can I promise you this kind of thing?" Hearing this, Zhang Qihang laughed immediately: "If I promised you in advance, but after the inspection, I found that your country is really not suitable for us, what do you say? , what should I do then? I’m always responsible for our company, right?”

Hearing this, Nurdin Haji had nothing to say and could only nod.

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After seeing off James Macharia and Nurdin Haji, Zhang Qihang told Mr. Feng about it, and the old man listened with great interest: "It's interesting that the Hippo country invited us to invest. ah."

"The Hippo country has learned a lot from us over the years, including how to develop the economy. Many of our economic policies are still very inspiring to the Hippo country," Zhang Qihang said: "Especially when the per capita GDP was no higher than our own. It is impossible to say that the high-level leaders of the Hippo country have no ideas in such a short period of time for a country that is so much stronger."

"That's the truth," Mr. Feng nodded, and asked Zhang Qihang, "Then what do you think?"

In front of James Macharia and Noureddin Haji, Zhang Qihang would not tell the truth, but in front of Mr. Feng, he didn't have to hide his thoughts: "I never really thought about it before. Hippo country developed in the past, but the fact that people from Hippo country invited us to invest this time reminded me, maybe we really need to seriously consider investing in Hippo country."

"Is that so..." Old Master Feng asked tentatively, "Is it because of the talk of Leader Tang?"

"There is a reason for this. We are a state-owned enterprise. Since we have enjoyed the convenience and care brought by our status as a state-owned enterprise, we naturally have to assume the responsibilities that a state-owned enterprise should bear." Zhang Qihang nodded, not denying this: " But the deeper reason is that I think the Hippo Country is also worthy of our investment."

The old man thought for a while, and he understood: "The relationship between Hippo Country and us has always been good. I heard that the people of Hippo Country are also very friendly to us, which is much better than some countries that have also received our assistance. Moreover, Hippo Country is a coastal country. The country, the Indian Ocean is just outside the door... Tsk, if you say that, the Hippo Country is indeed a good place, "

"Well," Zhang Qihang nodded and said, "In addition, investing in Hippo Country has another very obvious advantage, that is, it can echo and support each other with Syria. The two countries are one south and one north. As long as we stand in these two countries With a firm foothold, even if we have a base to enter the African market.”

The old man didn't speak, but got up and fiddled with the globe on the desk. After finding the location of the Hippo country and the location of Syria, he became excited: "Yes, as long as we stand firmly in these two countries The heels can echo each other from the south to the north, why didn’t I think of that?”

Zhang Qihang smiled and said: "It's too early to say these things, whether to invest in Hippo Country, we have to wait until the investigation is over, but when it comes to this... old man, if the problem is not big, you think we should invest in Hippo Country first. How about setting up a CKD factory for three-wheeled motorcycles in China?"

"Build a CKD assembly factory for three-wheeled motorcycles in Hippo Country?"

Mr. Feng frowned and began to think.

In the previous conversations, Mr. Feng has always subconsciously felt that if Zhang Qihang intends to invest in Hippo Country, there is a high probability that he will prepare to build an automobile assembly factory in Hippo Country, similar to the one established by Huateng Group in Homs Province, Syria. The final assembly factory, but now, Zhang Qihang actually wants to build a CKD assembly factory for three-wheeled motorcycles in Hippo Country. What is his purpose?
Without thinking too long, the old man quickly gave the answer: "Purchasing power?"

Apart from the factor of purchasing power, Mr. Feng couldn't think of why Zhang Qihang would do this.

"Yes," Zhang Qihang nodded and said, "In Africa, except for the North African region along the Mediterranean Sea, these countries in central and southern Africa are not at a good economic level. I thought, we can introduce cars and trucks there , but with the consumption capacity of Africa, I am afraid that it is not cost-effective to invest in building factories. On the contrary, it is more appropriate to directly export complete vehicles.

But motorcycles are different. No matter how poor Africa is, there must be more people who can afford motorcycles than cars, especially our three-wheeled motorcycles, which can even be regarded as means of production. ...Of course, this is just my preliminary thought now, and the final result will be discussed after investigation. "

"Well," Mr. Feng responded, and said, "It makes sense, but with the example of Syria, I think it is indeed a good idea to use motorcycles as a guide."

In the Syrian market at the beginning, Huateng Group opened up the market and popularity by relying on heavy-duty three-wheeled motorcycles, and also laid a good brand foundation for Huateng Motors to enter the Syrian market. After the country has established a good reputation and brand awareness, when Huateng Motors enters, many children will even cheer happily while chasing the car, because they are too familiar with Huateng's logo, and relying on Huateng With the good reputation of Teng Motors, the Syrian people naturally have more trust in the quality of Huateng Motors. This is why Huateng Motors opened the market in a very short period of time after entering the Syrian market.

Now, Zhang Qihang intends to apply the proven method in Syria to Hippo Country. Mr. Feng thinks this method is good and he can try it.

(End of this chapter)