Chapter 1556 Core Interests (Second update, please subscribe)
On this day, London Airport.
A VC10 passenger plane from Asia welcomed its guests. When these guests boarded the plane, the flight attendants greeted them with smiles. In addition to the flight attendants' smiles, there were even red banners hanging in the cabin.
Written in English on the banner:
"Welcome the advanced young people from all over the world!"
Hoch, who is from the Netherlands, glanced at the banner, then smiled and chatted with some acquaintances, introducing the land to some people who had not been there yet.
"This is my seventh time going there. Believe me, they are a very enthusiastic group of comrades. Everyone will definitely feel their enthusiasm when you go there."
Singing continued all the way, and the passionate "Internationale" and other songs kept echoing in the cabin. Everyone seemed to be very excited.
Of course not everyone. In addition to these special passengers from all over Europe, there are also some normal ticket-buying guests on the plane.
"I must be crazy."
Nelson looked at the people around him carefully. As a businessman, he knew that he was the kind of capitalist who deserved to be hanged.
In the eyes of these people, he is this kind of person.
He didn't even dare to tell his identity. When others asked him, he just said:
"I went to Hong Kong Island to visit relatives."
Well, the plane will first land at Kai Tak Airport on Hong Kong Island.
The singing continued like this all the way, and Nelson was very nervous.
Terrified, he regretted why he had taken advantage of it, but the difference in ticket price was only 20 pounds.
But why?
Why do you want to take advantage of this small advantage? If they know your identity,
Will they make a gallows for you on the plane?
Finally, after the plane arrived at Kai Tak Airport, Nelson breathed a sigh of relief. The moment he opened the cabin door and stepped down the escalator, Nelson even had the urge to escape.
"God forbid they find out I'm a businessman."
It wasn't until he walked out of customs that Nelson truly relaxed. Now the plane had nothing to do with him.
Nielsen, who was still frightened, told the driver directly after getting into the taxi:
"Go to the Pacific Hotel."
The Pacific Hotel is the most exclusive hotel on Hong Kong Island and a SEA hotel chain. It is located on the shores of Victoria Bay and is the first skyscraper on Hong Kong Island.
After arriving at the Pacific Hotel, Nelson checked in. As a businessman, he certainly did not come here for a trip. Like many businessmen, he came to Hong Kong Island for the bargains here.
Plastic silk flowers, toys, shoes and hats and other gadgets are Hong Kong Island's advantageous industries. The products produced on Hong Kong Island are low-priced and very competitive in the market. Moreover, as a British colony, it also enjoys the advantages of the Empire's preferential system. ——You can export goods to the UK and Commonwealth countries with almost zero tariffs.
This is Hong Kong Island's biggest advantage, but Nelson came here not just for the cheap goods produced on Hong Kong Island. .
"...not only products made in Hong Kong, but also products made in the mainland, can also enter Hong Kong Island with zero tariff, and then be repackaged as made in Hong Kong and exported to the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries."
In the hotel restaurant, while Nielsen was dining, he chatted with Charlie who came to greet him about the industrial advantages here.
"So I believe that with your advantages and Hong Kong Island's free port status, the future development here will be unlimited."
Charlie looked at his friend and asked:
"So you've decided?"
"Yes, I have decided. I believe the future here is limitless. Since I have missed Chang'an, I will not miss Hong Kong Island again.
This place is different from any other place. It is backed by a country with hundreds of millions of people. ”
Nelson said after taking a sip of red wine.
"The market, the market in the future is extremely broad."
"But first you have to get in my friend."
Charlie smiled and said:
"There are many people on Hong Kong Island who want to do business with the North, but not everyone has the opportunity. There are business rules here, and they will only do business with businessmen they recognize."
While Charlie was talking, he turned his attention to the next table, where a middle-aged man was having dinner with a beautiful but very conservatively dressed lady. Looking at them, Charlie said.
"Just like him, that gentleman is what they recognize as a businessman."
"Oh? Really?"
The gentleman Nelson was looking at said curiously.
"How did he gain recognition?"
"Because it is backed by another market."
Charlie explained in a low voice:
"To a certain extent, that gentleman is not a simple businessman. He is a representative of Chang'an, at least a representative of Chang'an's large enterprises. He buys hundreds of millions of goods every year, and of course most of them are local specialties.
You know, just like Hong Kong Island, many people are from the north, so they need local products from the north.
That is to buy local products from the north, and then export industrial products from the north. ”
Listening to Charlie's explanation, Nelson said:
"Oh, I know what you said, he is basically an agent."
"Yes, he is a big agent." Charlie glanced at the gentleman and said:
"Sometimes, they are not just businessmen, but may also play other roles."
Indeed, the role played by Song Guoqiang as a company manager is complicated. When talking about business, he is a businessman, but when talking about things, what is he?
Facing the lady in front of him, Song Guoqiang said while enjoying the steak:
"We have ample evidence that you provided them with weapons, and the evidence is in the photos. Ma'am, I hope you can really face this. You know, we have always wanted to be friends with you."
The lady eating steak looked up at Song Guoqiang in front of her. Since he replaced Li Hongji a few years ago, they had only had a few working contacts. Overall, her evaluation of him was that he was someone who could be dealt with. However, unlike Li Hongji, he handles many issues more sharply.
Like now.
The aggressive tone contained an air that could not be refuted.
"As friends? I think we have always been friends and relatives. On the contrary, you yourself have been willing to follow U.S. imperialism without any independent opinions. You are full of prejudice and even hostility towards us. If you can change your stance..."< br>
Facing the lady's rebuttal, Song Guoqiang took a sip of red wine and said:
"You know, the issue I am discussing with you now is this..."
Song Guoqiang clicked on the photo on the table and said:
"Madam, no matter how serious the differences between our positions are, we should all respect each other and respect each other's core interests. East Africa is our core interest area. We can no longer make any concessions, and we will not Tolerating others’ interference in East African affairs.”
While cutting the steak with a table knife, Song Guoqiang said:
"Whether they are the Soviets or others, out of personal emotions, I believe it is necessary to promote a peaceful solution to this matter through dialogue before the matter worsens further."
When Song Guoqiang mentioned these, it was more like he was having an ordinary conversation.
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"Core interest zone? Are you acting as an accomplice of the British colonists?"
The lady sneered and responded directly:
"Your so-called core interests are to squeeze the local people, plunder local resources, kill, and plunder. The crimes you committed there are simply too numerous to describe!"
Faced with the accusation, Song Guoqiang thought for a while and said:
"What we did is our business!"
"Wherever there is oppression, there is resistance. It is precisely because of your local actions that you have reversed the resistance of the local people, and their resistance is just."
After giving this righteous answer, the lady looked at Song Guoqiang in front of her and stared at him without fear.
"So, you will continue to support them?"
"No, we never interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. Maybe they use weapons made by us, but Mr. Song, you have to know that there are many countries in the world that support justice. Justice will win and evil will not suppress good. This is The justice of the world!”
Faced with such an answer, Song Guoqiang said:
"You have to understand, we are not the United States."
"You must also understand that we are not the Soviet Union!"
After the lady's words fell, everyone fell into silence, and they all understood what each other meant.
After a moment of silence, Song Guoqiang said:
"You know there's a good chance that something bad will happen."
The lady asked directly:
"Is this a threat?"
Song Guoqiang shook his head and continued to enjoy his lunch. After a while, he said:
"You know what? Whether it's Moscow or anywhere else, they know we never threaten anyone."
When he said these words, he grinned. Although he didn't explain anything, everyone knew what he meant - we don't threaten, we only speak with actions!
The Soviets have understood this a long time ago, so they have the current peaceful coexistence.
"This is your most naked side - using various excuses to commit aggression!"
Faced with the accusation, Song Guoqiang did not defend himself, but picked up his glass and said.
"This red wine is good. It is produced from grapes grown on the plateau of Irian Island. Some fruits and crops that are not common in tropical areas are now being grown in the alpine plantations of Irian.
Then, we will use cold chain container ships to ship to the mainland. You know, we have a dedicated fast container ship with a speed of more than 26 knots. It only takes two and a half days to deliver all kinds of fruits to the mainland. Sometimes, it can even be transported by air. ”
While drinking red wine, Song Guoqiang lamented the changes in logistics technology.
"Can you imagine? We can fly the products we need from thousands of kilometers away to the mainland, and within a few hours, put them on the supermarket shelves, so people can eat the freshest fruits as soon as possible."
The lady frowned and didn't understand what he was talking about. She just snorted coldly.
"Only you will be proud of this extravagant and luxurious life."
"Yes, we are proud of this. Everything we do is for the people's lives. We will do anything to make them live a better life!"
Song Guoqiang nodded and said:
"This also means that we will never make any concessions on our core interests. Nor will we tolerate anyone violating our interests."
After that, Song Guoqiang continued to enjoy his dinner, enjoying the steak and sipping red wine, as if he was talking about an insignificant matter, and the expression of the lady opposite him changed from time to time.
After a while, she said.
"You are shooting yourself in the foot. You will eventually pay the price for your actions."
Faced with the warning, Song Guoqiang smiled and took a sip of red wine.
"The red wine is good, you should try it."
(End of chapter)