Siheyuan: Heavy Industry Revitalizes the Country

Chapter 289 Southern Economic Center

“It’s still about what I just said about the joint venture with Volkswagen.

The purpose of the joint venture is nothing more than to introduce technology and capital.

I think their technology, capabilities and output are not as good as ours.

The only thing missing is funding.

Today, BMW's brand and sales volume are among the best in the world.

The only drawback is that the profit is still a little too little for the country.

In this case, I thought it would be better to build another factory and focus on mid- and low-end brands.

One is to supplement the BMW brand, and the other is that the sales volume and market share of mid- and low-end cars in the international market are increasing year by year.

Our country is developing its economy now, and the economic level of its people will improve in the future.

There is definitely a certain demand for vehicles.

BMW is expensive and people can't afford it.

Then mid- and low-end brands are definitely what they need most.

What do you think of you?

Fang wanted to tell the main purpose of his visit to Liu's father.

"Build a new factory?"

Father Liu looked down, staring at the cigarette in his hand in silence.

Fang Xiang did not say anything. Knowing this news, even Mr. Liu would need to consider it from all aspects.

"So, you are planning to cook a table of new dishes?"

After hesitating for a while, Mr. Liu looked at the cigarette butt that had already burned to the end, and lit another one for himself.

Then he raised his head and looked at Fang Xiang.

"Isn't that what you said?

It's been more than a decade, and I think it's time."

Fang Xiang nodded. He still remembered the conversation from more than ten years ago as if it happened just yesterday.

Now that the domestic situation has changed dramatically, we must go all out to develop the economy.

But to do business, you need money, right?

Otherwise, why have so many sectors been opened up to foreign capital?

Introducing technology is only one aspect.

More importantly, there is also the consideration of population explosion.

The domestic population has long reached an unbearable level.

The opening of the college entrance examination and the opening of the economy are intended to solve the domestic population problem.

Isn’t this also the reason for the subsequent reform of state-owned enterprises?

A short pain is worse than a long pain. This is not a momentary impulse.

Including how low the marriage and birth rates were before Fang Xiang traveled through time.

The country has not taken any drastic measures to stimulate the economy.

What for?

In fact, to put it bluntly, it is also a calculation of population.

If you want to become a developed country, then the population must be controlled within a certain level.

However, Fang Xiang’s proposal to build a new factory seems to require a huge investment of funds.

But the subsequent jobs, taxes and employment issues that can be brought about are enough for the top management to consider seriously.

“Are you sure?

You know, I can't stay here much longer.

Maybe in the next few years, I may retire at any time.

If you screw up, there’s no one to cover you.”

Father Liu nodded. He also remembered those words.

It's just that he is old now and has been in this position for several years.

Although Mr. Xixian has not yet officially taken office.

But anyone with a discerning eye would know that this is bound to happen sooner or later.

Fang Xiang, in particular, knew that it would only take the second half of the year.

Although Mr. Liu has been on the rise since before the storm, he has been on the rise until now.

But no matter what, he is over 70 years old.

Retiring in time is also a good choice.

Even negotiated good terms.

For example, to find a good way out or a good position for Liu Qiwen and Fang Xiang.

"Don't worry, when have you ever seen me do anything I'm not sure of?"

Fang Xiang nodded affirmatively.

Although I am only 35 years old now.

But considering his past and present lives, he can be considered a veteran in his fifties.

"Then, do you remember the other thing I mentioned that day?"

Father Liu smiled, flicked the ash from his cigarette, and didn't say much.

Instead, he turned to another topic.

"of course I remember.

I think the current situation is pretty good.

My elder brother is developing in politics, and I am developing in scientific research.

Walking on two legs is safe and secure. "

Fang Xiang smiled.

I know that what Mr. Liu is talking about is whether to continue in scientific research or to develop in politics.

Fang Xiang has never had any big ideas about going into politics.

After all, one of the reasons is that his personality is not suitable.

Secondly, he still wants some freedom.

There are too many restrictions on being a politician, and there is also the loophole of Yin Qingqiu behind him.

In the scientific research community, at least there are no enemies.

But being in politics makes it easy to make enemies.

By then, his political opponents will know his loophole...

Therefore, Fang Xiang didn't want to take this risk.

At the same time, he also knew that Mr. Liu’s resources were limited.

It is not possible to bet on two people at the same time.

When Liu Qiwen gets up, he will naturally be taken care of.

If he also goes into politics, the two of them will inevitably compete for resources.

It is hard to say whether the relationship will be as harmonious as it is now by then.

"You, you always walk on two legs.

It was like this more than a decade ago, and it is still like this now.

But you are right, walking on two legs is steady."

Hearing Fang Xiang's words, Mr. Liu laughed immediately.

He was still very pleased with Fang Xiang's choice.

The reason is similar to what Fang thought just now.

On the other hand, Fang Xiang has been in the scientific research field for more than ten years. If he rashly changes his career, he may not be as comfortable as he is now.

"So what else do you think about the new factory?"

After joking again, Mr. Liu asked.

"Go to Yangcheng and build a factory."

Fang Xiang replied immediately.

"Yangcheng?"

When Mr. Liu heard the word Yangcheng, his eyes lit up instantly.

The reason is nothing else but that it is close to Hong Kong Island.

This advantage alone is enough to outweigh all the shortcomings.

“Well, Guangzhou is close to Hong Kong Island.

Convenience of import and export is one of them.

I have thought about it seriously and believe that early low- and mid-end products should still be mainly exported.

Although there is demand in the country at present, it is still not strong enough.

An annual output of tens of thousands of units can almost meet domestic demand.

And more production needs to be exported to earn profits for the country.

Because it is in Guangzhou, sea transportation is also convenient.

At that time, even if it is shipped to Shanghai or Beijing, it will be more convenient, faster and cheaper than land transportation.

After being transported to Shanghai and Beijing, the cost is not that high if the goods are transported to the inland areas using these two locations as radiation.

Moreover, isn’t the country currently calling for focusing on the economy?

The South must have an economic center.

I think Guangzhou has this potential.”

Fang Xiang nodded and told him the idea he had already planned.

“The economic center of the South?

Speaking of this, the country has already favored the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Do you think Guangzhou has this potential? "

After listening to this, Mr. Liu suddenly asked a question.

“Our country is too big, with hundreds of millions of people and more than nine million square kilometers.

How could the Shanghai Stock Exchange cover the entire South?

Guangzhou is located close to Hong Kong Island and has various conveniences.

You know how developed Hong Kong Island is now.