Reborn Tycoon Rise

"Funding is not a problem. Since the country needs me to invest, of course I am obligated!" Xu Zhi affirmed with a smile.

Many overseas businessmen or companies investing in China, including those from Hong Kong, are fond of various joint ventures. The most fundamental reason is a lack of funds, and the second is concern about mainland policies. However, these two points are very important for those who know the future. For Xu Zhilai, it was not a problem at all.

According to his estimation, the most likely reason why the mainland is willing to let the Guomao Tower project be wholly owned is that first, no matter how important this project is, it is just a building, not a large factory that can enhance the country's strength. Whether it is a joint venture or not is not important. .

Secondly, this should also be related to the further opening up in recent years. It is said that at the beginning of this year, the American industrial giant 3M came to Shanghai to discuss investment cooperation. The first requirement was that it only be a sole proprietorship and the products should only be sold in the mainland, while Shanghai Representatives from the government and the country did not refuse directly, but indicated that they could continue to talk. Although needing the other party's products is one of the important factors, it is obvious that domestic cooperation has moved away from the initial premise of joint ventures.

Third, the country may need more foreign exchange. In the past two years, domestic cooperation with the West has increased, but trade is still dominated by deficits, and the central government needs more U.S. dollar foreign exchange. For the Guomao Tower project, assuming the total investment in the first phase is US$500 million, the joint venture country can only get half of the US$250 million investment, while the foreign-owned investment can get the entire US$500 million.

Fourthly, it is also possible that domestic finances are tight and cannot afford so much money!

Many people may find it inconceivable, how could the mainland government not be able to withdraw RMB?

But this is also a fact. Since 1978, the central government has paid great attention to the economy, but it has paid more attention to people's livelihood. In the early 1980s, the poverty of the people in the mainland was unimaginable. This is a country with the fourth lowest GDP per capita in the world, and the income of most Africans All are better than domestic ones.

The common people, who hold back the average GDP, are extremely poor. Hundreds of millions of farmers earn less than ten cents a day on average. While their grain output is low, they also need to pay grain taxes.

In order to increase farmers' income, the central government raised the purchase price of some staple grains, but in order not to increase the economic pressure on the urban population, the central government had to provide huge subsidies.

At the same time, the housing problem of the urban population is also a top priority, and a large number of housing constructions also consume a large amount of fiscal revenue.

In the early 1980s, the central government's annual fiscal revenue was about 100 billion. In order to balance the fiscal deficit, the central government had to reduce the scale of infrastructure construction by 9 billion. This is why in the early stage of reform, a large number of infrastructure projects in prime locations were acquired by Hong Kong capital.

Seeing that Xu Zhi agreed, Director Wei happily continued: "Okay, then I will report it immediately when I get back. I wonder if Mr. Xu has any other questions?"

Xu Zhi thought for a while and asked: "Then I wonder when this project will be officially launched?"

Director Wei said: "Mr. Xu, as long as there are no problems with your funds, we will soon be able to start further detailed negotiations. When both parties have no problems, we can sign the contract immediately."

"Okay." Xu Zhi nodded and said, "Then I will immediately arrange for architectural experts from Xiangjiang to come to the capital to conduct on-site inspections first, and then prepare for subsequent design issues."

"No problem." Director Wei smiled and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Xu, I will also arrange for construction experts to accompany you. We will work together to build the entire building for the country as soon as possible."

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After the capital and mainland executives decided on a cooperation plan for the China World Trade Center Building, subsequent negotiations focused on various details, such as the land area required for construction, floor height, building shape and internal space design, nearby transportation, fund payment plans, etc. Wait, and all of this naturally does not require Xu Zhi, the boss, to personally participate. Only when it is difficult for both parties to make a choice, he needs to personally come forward.

The Xiangjiang delegation stayed in the capital for a week, and then took the original flight back to Hong Kong. However, Xu Zhi did not go back together. Instead, he boarded the green train from the mainland and headed to Shanghai.

The trains of this era are far inferior to the high-speed trains of later generations. The average speed is only 60 kilometers per hour, and they are not as fast as the accelerator of an ordinary car in later generations.

But trains are the first choice for all people to travel. Needless to say, planes are too expensive, and cars are unrealistic. In an era when the national road network has not yet been popularized, the cost of car travel will be higher, and there are not so many. Buses are used for transportation between cities, because in most cities, the number of internal buses is not necessarily sufficient.

Of course, Xu Zhi's identity will inevitably bring certain privileges. He is riding in a separately enclosed luxury carriage, which is hung at the end of the train. Along the way, he can experience the wonderful scenery of the motherland without having to experience Crowded carriage.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, the train arrived in Shanghai.

Upon learning that Xu Zhi and his party were coming from the capital, the Shanghai Municipal Government dispatched a welcoming team headed by senior city officials and the Secretary-General.

"Hello, Mr. Xu, welcome to Shanghai again." As soon as Xu Zhi and his party got off the bus, Secretary-General Zhang was the first to step forward and said.

"Secretary-General Zhang, long time no see, hello." Xu Zhi also smiled and stretched out his hand, shaking his hand tightly.

At this moment, the platform has obviously been cleared. There are crowds of people on the left and right sides, but in this area, there are only Secretary-General Zhang and others. The surrounding areas are blocked by the railway police, and no one else can come in.

Many people passing by were very curious, but under the gaze of the patrol police, they looked for a while and then left.

Secretary-General Zhang smiled and said: "Mr. Xu, it's almost dark now, and we have already booked a banquet at the Peace Hotel."

"That's so polite." Xu Zhi nodded and smiled. In the Chinese territory, this kind of banquet culture is inevitable. Whether it is discussing business or increasing friendship, it is always inseparable from the wine table.

Soon, everyone arrived at the Peace Hotel, where a group of officials from the Ministry of Commerce were already waiting.

After the banquet, many officials became enthusiastic and came over to toast Xu Zhi one after another. These were the heads of investment promotion in various districts of Shanghai. They all knew about the investment of Xu Zhi’s capital in Shanghai in the past few years. Naturally, we also hope to have deeper cooperation.

However, Xu Zhi's schedule every day is very tight. According to the plan, he needs to talk about some important cooperation matters tonight. Naturally, it is really impossible for this group of people to really get the distinguished guest drunk.

After the banquet, Xu Zhi and several top executives from Shanghai came to a conference room.

"Mr. Xu, I'm sorry, everyone is happy today, maybe a little too enthusiastic!"

Xu Zhi waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's okay, just a little wine."

"Okay, Mr. Xu, I invite you to come to Shanghai this time. In addition to inviting you to participate in the opening ceremony of the Songpu Bridge tomorrow, there is one more thing I hope Mr. Xu can cooperate with us in Shanghai again?"

"What kind of cooperation?" Xu Zhi asked.

The most important purpose of coming to Shanghai this time is the opening ceremony of the Songpu Bridge. This is a cross-river bridge built in a joint venture with Shanghai Municipality two years ago. It is also the first joint venture bridge since the reform. It is of great significance. Xu Zhi Of course, you have to come in person. At the same time, CCTV will send reporters to interview, and it will be broadcast on the news network for 20 seconds.

Huang Daohan said: "Mr. Xu, the central government has sent news that by next year, Shanghai will become the next batch of special economic zone cities."

"Special economic zone?" Xu Zhi said with a smile: "Congratulations. The current success of Shenhai City is known to the whole country. With the above-mentioned Shanghai Stock Exchange's current background, once it is opened, the economy will definitely take off further."

"So I hope Mr. Xu can help with this."

Xu Zhi asked: "Please tell me?"