Top of the Great Era

Chapter 1643 Well-trained
News Corporation's Star TV is really a troublesome thing.

If it is a domestic company, if it does not meet the relevant domestic policy requirements in some aspects, it will be closed with a single order, and even thousands of companies in the entire industry will be banned as soon as they say it.

But foreign companies can't do it. Behind foreign capital is international law.If people spend money to invest in China, if they clean it up, it will severely damage the investment confidence of foreign investors.Once foreign capital no longer comes to China, the entire domestic economic market will not be able to receive external capital injections, vitality will disappear, the economy will stagnate, and massive unemployment will follow.

So you can't do that.

It's kind of like Google.

Google is doing evil in China and does not obey orders. Officials have long been dissatisfied with them.But there is really no good way to deal with it. I can only disconnect from the Internet from time to time and criticize it at the 315 party.

Fortunately, Baidu and Weidian are very competitive, and the products they produce are excellent. When domestic netizens choose freely, they all choose Baidu and Weidian.

Later, Google's domestic share was less than 2%, and it lost more than 2 million yuan last year.

There was really no other way, so I quit.

There is no mandatory requirement behind Google's departure from the mainland market, and it is basically a choice of the market economy.If they can make money at home, they won't leave.

Things are more serious at News Corp.

TV stations are much more sensitive than Internet search companies.

In the search business, domestic private companies play casually, without even a license.Television stations are no good, and it is impossible for private capital to enter this industry.Even the Hong Kong government's Phoenix Satellite TV has to be incorporated before it can be opened to a small number of users in some parts of the country for a fee.

It is unimaginable that Star TV is controlled by foreign capital.

Zhou Buqi is very strange, how did News Corporation do it?How to let them pass the review and get the corresponding license?You know, it is easier to ask God than to send God away.

Just like Google, the reason why it took several years to clear the mainland market is because Google has already invested a lot in China and entered the market. Companies such as Facebook and Twitter can easily be blocked, because these companies have not entered the market and they have no branches in China.

The Xingkong TV stations have all entered the arena. If you want to send them away, you must meet two prerequisites.First, News Corporation intends to withdraw; second, relevant domestic institutions have acquired it at a high price.

"Well, now is indeed an opportunity to negotiate with News Corporation." Zhou Buqi quickly recognized the big situation, "News Corporation should have the idea of ​​withdrawing, Star TV should not make much money in China, and News Corporation is now They are short of money. They also said that they will trade part of the copyright of Twentieth Century Fox."

Xu Baihui said with a smile: "Yes, that's what it means. News Corporation intends to withdraw, and the middleman has contacted it. Now it's time to negotiate the price."

Zhou Buqi said: "Google was cleared by me, and now there is another Star TV. That's fine, I'll go talk to Murdoch. But I'm curious, how did they get in that year?"

"How many years has it been!"

"is it?"

"It's not just one company. In addition to Star TV of News Corporation, there is also China Entertainment TV of Time Warner."

"what?"

Zhou Buqi was very surprised, and felt that he had exceeded his own understanding of the current situation of domestic society.

Xu Baihui said: "A few years ago, our CCTV wanted to open up foreign markets and create overseas channels, but we didn't have the relevant resources and no operators to cooperate with us, so we couldn't do it. In order to develop overseas channels, we had to cooperate with Time Warner and News Corporation has reached a cooperation."

"Resource exchange?"

"Basically, they helped promote overseas channels, and the domestic government approved them to launch in China. China Entertainment Satellite TV is the first foreign satellite TV channel in China that has been approved to launch cable TV channels in the mainland, and Star TV is the second."

"No wonder!"

Zhou Buqi suddenly realized.

Xu Baihui said: "Now that overseas channels have developed, well, there is no need to cooperate anymore, and the venue can be cleared according to relevant laws and regulations."

"What?" Zhou Buqi twitched the corner of his mouth, "Suddenly I don't want to see Murdoch anymore."

Xu Baihui laughed and said, "What's the fuss? You can't let foreign capital lose money. Why don't you buy it at a high price? I've met the head of Star TV's China region, and they were all very dissatisfied with Murdoch's decision. It's an old fool."

"what happened?"

"Idiot, blindly confident, unable to see the domestic policy situation clearly. As early as 03, Time Warner saw that something was wrong, so it withdrew and sold China Entertainment Television to TOM Group. Many executives of Star TV They all advised Murdoch to get out earlier and cash out to develop other regions, but he just disagreed."

Zhou Buqi asked: "The TOM Group belongs to Li Chao's family, right? It is Hong Kong-owned, and it can be regarded as an overseas TV station."

Xu Baihui said: "The Li family is smart and very obedient. After TOM Group acquired China Entertainment Channel, it narrowed its business scope. It can only be broadcast in three-star hotels and foreign-related areas in Eastern Guangdong Province, and it cannot be broadcast in other areas. News Corp. is different. Murdoch is very ambitious and really wants to get a share of the 13 billion market, so he even found cooperation with local stations. This time they have to sell it, and they have to sell it if they don’t sell it.”

Zhou Buqi couldn't help but sigh, "This Murdoch is really stupid!"

Xu Baihui said with a smile: "Boss Zhou, can you work hard? Do me this favor, and Jieyu Media will be able to go public in April next year."

Zhou Buqi said: "Okay, I will go to New York tomorrow."

……

The next day, on the plane.

Zhou Buqi flipped through some of the most important newspapers in Britain, feeling somewhat moved.This is the football culture, and it is not surprising that they are a football powerhouse.

All newspapers, including financial newspapers, have almost the same headlines——

"England suffers an unsolved case"

"unfair!Poor refereeing kills England's chances of reaching the quarterfinals! "

"Lampard's goal is not counted, the England team lost 1:4 to the German team"

How long will the unsolved case at the door line last? "

"The Controversial World Cup. "

"Hawkeye!Hawkeye!Football needs eagle eyes! "

Zhou Buqi watched the game last night and felt that the British media would really create momentum.At England's level, not to mention the goal line unsolved case, even if they were given a penalty kick, they still couldn't beat the German team.

However, this is a good thing after all.

As he expected, some media are calling for it publicly.Last season, Ziweixing Digital Media's Eagle Eye technology was tried in 6 Premier League games and the FA Cup final, and the effect was not bad.

Now, British football should have a reason to fully promote Hawkeye technology, right?
Zhou Buqi notified Murdoch in advance through the relationship of Ziweixing Global, saying that he would go to the headquarters of News Corporation to meet him.

However, the exact time has not been determined.

It does not matter.

Zhou Buqi is now one of the top few big names on the Forbes rich list, and he will receive a grand welcome wherever he goes. He has said hello in advance and made sure that Murdoch is in the company.

There is no need to make an appointment in advance, and when you are free, even if Murdoch is in a meeting, the meeting will be stopped immediately to entertain him.

Zhou Buqi was in a hurry. When he got off the plane, he took two secretaries, Sun Guanran and Ning Lu, and went straight to the headquarters of News Corporation in New York without waiting for the Ziwei Star Global team to come over.

He's been there once, and he knows it well.

The front desk was in a hurry, and while arranging for someone to call to report to the boss, he smiled and led him up the stairs, directly upstairs to find Mr. Murdoch.

The headquarters of News Corporation is not actually in New York, but in Delaware, mainly for tax avoidance.The administrative center is in New York, which is the center of newspaper media.

Mr. Murdoch is too old, so his office is very large and luxurious, with a full range of service facilities. In addition to the dining room, bedroom, and gymnasium, there are more than a dozen rooms in the suite, such as a swimming pool and a study.

Zhou Buqi was very fast. When he went upstairs, Murdoch seemed to have just been notified, and he walked slowly to the door to greet him, followed by a man in a black shirt, blue trousers, and a ponytail. The woman with big eyes is very temperamental, and fashion is mixed with literature and art, full of elite characteristics.

It's really good to pick Xiaomi's eye!
Zhou Buqi secretly admired him, and shook hands with him again. Although it was the third time they met, both parties seemed very enthusiastic, as if they had been friends for a long time.

"Oh, yes, this is Miss Elizabeth Holmes."

Murdoch formally introduced the beauty beside him.

Zhou Buqi was still a little surprised, and thought to himself, do you want to get divorced and remarry because you are old and strong?Why do old-school entrepreneurs have this hobby? His current wife used to be his secretary, but after a good relationship, they got married.

"Hi, Miss Holmes, I'm Buqi Zhou."

Since she was so formal, Zhou Buqi couldn't be too frivolous, and shook hands with her gently, the little hands were very soft.When shaking hands, she can really be described by a sentence of demeanor.

Amazing!

Zhou Buqi is so smart, he immediately reacted.

This woman has been very professionally trained!
People like Sun Guanran and Ning Lu are also excellent, but they both play their true colors and are what they are.This Miss Holmes is obviously different. Her dress, makeup, temperament, shape, and manners are obviously trained by professional teachers.

At first glance, it is very attractive!
Not the allure of women, but the allure of businesswomen.From the point of view of dress, temperament, state and spirit, he is very similar to Jobs.

Looking at Murdoch's admiration, Zhou Buqi suddenly realized that Miss Holmes might not be the old man's Xiaomi, but probably his guest.

I suddenly visited and was bumped into.

"Mr. Zhou, I also work in Silicon Valley. I have wanted to visit you for a long time. I am very lucky to meet you today."

When Miss Holmes spoke, ho!Another instant kill!
This voice is really professional and well-trained!

(End of this chapter)