I'm reborn and I'm an international student again?

"I see these guys often go play billiards, and they are very familiar with Gou Zi, calling him 'Gou Ge Gou Ge' all the time." Sun Cheng also interrupted.

"Why are you the only one coming to class today? Don't Ouyang Ming and Chen Xu have classes today?" Chen Xi looked at Sun Cheng.

"Chenxu is at home taking care of his girlfriend, Cherry is sick, and I haven't seen Ouyang Ming recently. I guess he's sleeping in again."

"Oh, okay, let's go to class." Chen Xi waved his hand, turned around and prepared to walk towards the teaching building.

"Senior sister, you are so beautiful. If you change your style, you will definitely charm a lot of people." At this time, the yellow-haired man who got off the car walked over and looked Li Yuqing up and down.

"It's none of your business. I'm an old lady and I'm not in good health. I'm afraid I'll catch a cold if I wear too revealing clothes." Li Yuqing replied in a strange tone.

In the past, Li Yuqing also liked to wear shorts and miniskirts to show off her legs.

Now there have been some changes, and my dressing style has begun to move towards a fresh and clean style.

Women are all like this. When they are young, they insist on dressing up in a way that is difficult to understand. When they are older, they deliberately dress younger.

However, her aesthetic style is completely different from Huangmao's. The aesthetic taste of this new group of international students is still stuck in that special period in China.

"Hey, I think I saw you at Teacher Matthew's house last time. Are you also a student of Didi University?" The white-haired man stared at Chen Xi as if he had discovered a new world.

"Well, are you new students?"

"No, this is the second semester." White Hair replied.

"Well, study hard and make progress every day!" Chen Xi nodded.

"Ha, you are so interesting. What are you studying? We want to do business and make a fortune. Those who study well can only work for us in the future...Dog brother from Didi University and Chen Xi, the vice president of the Overseas Returnees Association, are our role models..."

After hearing Baimao's words, everyone else looked at Chen Xi strangely.

"Haha, it's good to have ambition, but you can't neglect your academic studies. Come on, I'm rooting for you!" Chen Xi didn't explain much, made a cheering gesture, and then turned and left.

"Oh, why are these international students who came earlier than us so conservative in their thinking? What's the point of studying well? My dad's company has a lot of people from Huazhong University and Tsinghua University, but they all work for my dad, who only graduated from elementary school?" Baimao shook his head as he watched the people leaving.

"Why are you talking so much to them? We are the new-age international students. This is like playing the lute to a cow. Go to class. We have to ensure our attendance rate... Yawn... I played billiard until three o'clock last night. I'm so sleepy. I have to have a good sleep before class." The yellow-haired man stretched, hooked his arm around the white-haired man's neck and walked towards the teaching building.

In a class in the new semester, the teacher was giving a lecture on the stage: "Students, economic development has never existed in isolation. It is deeply rooted in the complex network of global trade, which is inevitably closely linked to the political landscape. Today, we will discuss the status of global trade in 2010, especially how trade between countries is profoundly affected by political factors, and pay special attention to the trade interaction between Turkey, Australia and Asia.

The global economy is slowly recovering from the shadow of the global financial crisis. During this period, trade protectionism has risen, the multilateral trading system has faced challenges, and regional trade agreements (RTAs) and free trade agreements (FTAs) have become new ways for countries to seek economic growth and stability. Political factors, including geopolitical tensions, leaders' policy orientations, and subtle changes in international relations, are invisibly shaping the direction of global trade flows. For example, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) promoted by the United States and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) in Europe, although aimed at promoting free trade, also imply geopolitical competition.

Turning to Australia's trade with Asia, this period coincided with the early implementation of Australia's "Face to Asia" strategy. As a resource-rich country, Australia's economy is highly dependent on exports, especially the export of mineral resources and agricultural products to the Asian market. From an economic point of view, there is significant complementary trade between Australia and Asian countries, that is, both sides can use their comparative advantages through trade to improve production efficiency. For example, Australia's iron ore, coal and natural gas meet China's demand for raw materials in the process of rapid industrialization, while China's manufactured products and services enrich Australia's market options.

However, this trade relationship is not static. Political factors play a crucial role here. On the one hand, trade between Turkey and Australia and Asian countries (especially China) is affected by the international political environment, including regional security situation, human rights issues, and cooperation and differences in global governance. On the other hand, domestic politics in Turkey and Australia also affects its trade policy, such as the government's strictness of foreign investment review, legislation on environmental protection, and its position on climate change agreements, which may affect trade cooperation with Asian partners.

Economic interdependence theory emphasizes that the interdependence between countries formed through trade and investment can encourage countries to adopt a cooperative rather than confrontational strategy. The deepening economic ties between Turkey, Australia and Asian countries are a practical manifestation of this theory. But at the same time, this interdependence can also become a tool for political games, requiring us to consider not only economic factors when analyzing trade relations, but also to deeply understand the political dynamics behind them..."

Oh, the teachers at Didi University really keep up with current affairs and talk about the latest things.

Chen Xi was amused after hearing this. Many of these teachers work as consultants in companies, and some of them have many projects on hand, which is quite different from the teachers and professors in domestic universities.

For example, in the previous life, after Chen Xi’s cousin graduated from the United States, her mentor introduced her to a construction company in the United Kingdom because the project of this construction company was related to that mentor.

Many graduated international students, upon hearing about such a good opportunity, would be grateful and go to work in other countries.

Before you leave, most mentors will solemnly guarantee that as long as you perform well at work, you will be able to immigrate.

These foreigners know very well what is going on in the minds of international students who want to stay in another country.

As a result, a group of cheap highly educated workers went to other countries to serve and build. When they found out that they had been fooled by their mentors, it was too late to regret it...

"Teacher, my family produces fishing gear. We can be said to be an OEM factory for foreign brands, and the products we produce are sold to other countries. Australians love fishing so much, so no matter what political factors there are, my family's business will not be affected!" At this time, Sun Cheng leaned back in his chair and asked.

"If you go to the K-Mart next door (a large supermarket next to Didi University), 90% of the clothes there are imported from China. If you look at the lighters in Australia, they are probably % imported. There are other items... I dare say that more than % of the non-food products in the entire supermarket are imported from you.

Not to mention your fishing gear, which has a low audience. As long as there is a trade war, ports, containers and so on will be affected. Australia only needs to impose tariffs to persuade a lot of companies to return.

According to the current situation, other small countries in Asia are developing rapidly, and a large number of factories are beginning to be built, some of which are opened by you Chinese.

If a trade war breaks out, Australia can import from other places. However, mineral resources must still be exported to China. Under long-term pressure, those groups in Australia will definitely be affected and interfere with official decisions..." The teacher did not say anything final.

"Teacher, every country has its own exclusion of foreign investors. So how can we establish good cooperation with our own financial groups? I mean, putting aside the issue of interests." Chen Xi also asked a question.

“First, we need to understand and respect Australia’s business culture and values. When foreign investors cooperate with local Australian consortiums, they should demonstrate a deep understanding and practice of these values, such as establishing a good corporate image and social reputation through transparent operations, compliance with local laws and regulations, and active participation in community building.

Be flexible in dealing with cultural differences and promoting cultural exchange and integration. Australia is a multicultural country, and different cultural backgrounds and ways of thinking may lead to friction in cooperation. Foreign investors need to develop cross-cultural communication skills, respect and learn the working methods and habits of the local Australian team, and at the same time share the uniqueness of their own culture to promote positive exchanges and integration of both cultures, thereby enhancing the cohesion and innovation capabilities of the team.

Turkish and Australian society attaches great importance to corporate social responsibility, especially in environmental protection, employee welfare and community contribution. If foreign investors can demonstrate their active actions in these areas, such as investing in clean energy projects, implementing environmentally friendly production processes, supporting local education and charity, etc., it will greatly enhance the attractiveness and success rate of cooperation.

You may not understand what I have said so much, so I will say it bluntly. Australia is a multi-party democracy. Each party has different capital support. If you want to do business, you can choose different people to cooperate with. Of course, you need to understand who is this party and who is the next party, and what policies and slogans will be proposed.

You are an Asian, I don’t know how much you know about Australia, but you can refer to what I said before…” After hearing the teacher’s words, he understood the teacher’s speaking style.

He doesn't speak in absolutes and treats everyone equally, because as a university teacher, there are some things he cannot say in class, and it is best not to be too specific.

"Teacher, the Green Party is so weak. It has never been elected from the past to the present. Why do the investors behind it continue to support it?" Shi Tao asked, following up on his teacher's words.

"As I just said, clean energy projects and the implementation of environmentally friendly production processes are what GreenDong is more concerned about. Australians are more concerned about environmental protection, especially the elderly. They care about their living environment and sometimes even take care of the forests near their homes... Existence is reasonable. Although GreenDong is weak, it has many supporters.

Environmental protection companies naturally have to consider their own interests. Some of the slogans and policies proposed by Green Dang are in line with their standards for obtaining benefits. Green Dang also has a say in the meetings on legislation and the promulgation of new policies..." Seeing that the students asking questions were all Asian international students, the teacher explained to them in detail the actual situation in Australia.

As a teacher, he really hopes that these international students can stay in Australia after graduation so that they can contribute to the economic development of their own country.

"Teacher, I read in the newspaper that Australia has been targeting Asian businesses recently. What do you think?" Li Yuqing always likes to ask some tricky questions. Seeing that everyone asked questions today, she also wanted to show off.

"It is better to avoid mentioning such sensitive topics in the future, but since it has been brought up today, let's discuss it briefly. As for 'targeting', I don't think it is so surprising, because this phenomenon is common in many Western countries. Similarly, in some Eastern countries, it is not uncommon to exclude foreign companies. There are many such examples in India.

When foreign companies enter a country's market, they will inevitably form a fierce competition with local companies. This is like when your child and the neighbor's child have a dispute while playing, some parents will unconsciously favor their own children. Although this practice is unfair, it is common in real life.

If we put ourselves in Australia's shoes, if you were a decision-maker, you certainly wouldn't want foreign companies to invade the local market and eventually control the lifeblood of the entire industry. Both foreign and local companies can bring significant growth momentum to the regional economy in the early stages, but when they develop to a certain extent, they may pose a threat to national economic security. Therefore, I think it is reasonable and necessary for the government to take appropriate regulatory measures when necessary..." After a little thought, the teacher patiently answered Li Yuqing's question.

"Others who are doing business seriously are suppressed for no reason, and this is actually reasonable? Who will dare to expand the business in the future?" Li Yuqing asked again with eyes wide open.

The teacher couldn't help but feel a headache when looking at this silly student. He didn't know what was wrong with this girl's head. However, with so many students present, he could only patiently explain: "Your question is very direct, and it is also a question that many entrepreneurs and investors will be concerned about. Indeed, on the surface, if legitimate business practices are treated unfairly due to nationality or regional differences, then this will greatly undermine investor confidence and is not conducive to the healthy development of the market.

However, we need to be clear that what I call "reasonable regulation" is not the same as indiscriminate suppression. The role of the government is to prevent excessive concentration of market power and the formation of monopolies while maintaining fair competition in the market, thereby damaging consumer interests and the overall welfare of society. This is the core of antitrust policy.

The purpose of antitrust policy is to ensure that every market participant has a fair opportunity to compete, innovate and develop. If a company, whether foreign or domestic, obtains a dominant market position through improper means, it may abuse this position to raise prices, reduce service quality, or even hinder the entry of new companies, which is harmful to the entire economic system.

For example, in Russia and some other countries, there have been cases in history where oligarchs and capitalists have controlled key national resources through special means. These oligarchs not only manipulate market prices, but also try to influence government decisions, which seriously distorts the market mechanism and harms the interests of the general public. In this case, official antitrust and regulatory measures are particularly important. They are intended to correct market failures and restore a fair competition environment.

Of course, I am not saying that the current situation in Australia is equivalent to these extreme examples. But I want to emphasize that when dealing with the relationship between foreign and local companies, the authorities need to find a balance between encouraging competition and innovation while preventing monopoly and abuse of market position.

So, as for the question you asked, "Who dares to expand their business?" I think that as long as they are in a fair competition environment and follow market rules and laws and regulations, both foreign and local companies have the opportunity to grow bigger and stronger. The government's task is to ensure that such an environment exists so that everyone who works hard can reap the rewards they deserve. "The teacher said a lot, but his words were not accepted by many Asian students.

Soon someone asked directly: "Teacher, I often read in books and news that in many countries, a certain rich man or a financial group has monopolized the XX market, and the government has not intervened, but has completely let it develop. Why do I feel like you are explaining for the Australian government with what you just said?" (End of this chapter)