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"Eagle Over Europe"

This is the title of an article in a well-known European media. The picture is of an eagle with red stars painted on its wings, staring at the map of Europe on the ground with ferocious eyes.

The content of the article is undoubtedly full of sensationalism, claiming that Europe is experiencing an unprecedented catastrophe, and Chinese companies are buying up bankrupt European companies like an eagle devouring the carrion of its prey. After listing a bunch of cases such as China Linji Group's intention to get involved in PATEO, the author of the article called on the EU and European governments to tighten the fence and prohibit Chinese companies from acquiring strategic European companies.

A few days later, an article signed by "Wang Zijie" appeared in an important Chinese media, directly contradicting the European article.

In this article titled "Cross-border investment must not become carrion", Wang Zijie first cited classics to demonstrate the inevitability and necessity of cross-border investment in a free market economy, claiming that when the EU encountered an economic crisis, Chinese companies went bankrupt in Europe Mergers and acquisitions by enterprises are not only a normal market behavior, but also a kind act to provide timely help to trading partners.

Immediately afterwards, he changed the topic and quoted the views in "Eagle Over Europe", claiming that there are "a small group" of people in Europe who adhere to the Cold War concept, and have set up appalling restrictions on normal cross-border investment for no reason, and put bankrupt European companies in danger. Divided into "fresh meat" and "carrion", only Chinese investors are allowed to eat carrion, but Chinese investors are not allowed to eat fresh meat.

“If in the minds of European politicians, Chinese investors are just carrion-eating eagles, then there is absolutely no need for Chinese investors to carry out mergers and acquisitions, because such trade restrictions not only humiliate Chinese investors, but also seriously damage China. investors' interests.

"Those companies that are regarded as 'carrion' by European politicians have backward technology and poor management, and have no investment value at all. Why should the capital that Chinese companies have saved so hard be invested in these 'carrion'?"

Wang Zijie asked righteously.

"Professor, you are changing the concept."

In the office, a slim blonde girl smiled and said to Wang Zijie. The address in her mouth was very respectful, but the look in her eyes was so charming and blue that it made people enchanted.

The blond girl's name is Milia. She is an economics lecturer at a French university. She is 28 years old and is now a visiting scholar at Renmin University. Wang Zijie is her mentor. This Milia has the innate romantic feelings of a French girl, and she fell in love with Wang Zijie, who is more than ten years older than her. It is said that Wang Zijie is about to fall.

"Milia, I didn't change the concept. The EU has divided enterprises into two levels. The enterprises that are allowed to be acquired by Chinese-funded enterprises are all enterprises with little value. What is the difference between them and rotten meat? They do not allow truly valuable enterprises. Isn't this a discriminatory policy when it comes to acquisitions by Chinese-funded enterprises?" Wang Zijie argued.

Milia said: "The carrion mentioned in this article is clearly not what it means. It means that your Chinese companies treat bankrupt European companies as carrion. In fact, in the past two years, Chinese-funded companies have carried out no less than 100 projects in Europe. There have been 100 mergers and acquisitions, and many of the European companies that have been acquired are very growth-oriented, and the reason why they are in operating difficulties is just because of the global economic downturn."

"But the EU claims that it does not allow Chinese companies to acquire PATEO. Is this always true?" Wang Zijie asked.

Milia curled her lips and said: "This is just because your partner Tang Zifeng is too evil and plans to use a mere 1.2 billion euros to swallow up PATEO worth no less than 3 billion euros. The EU just doesn't want to cheapen its own company." sold."

"That's not what the EU officials said." Wang Zijie said, "They claim that PATEO is a company with core technology, so the Chinese are not allowed to acquire it. In other words, the companies they allow the Chinese to acquire are all Without core technology. Do you think we should accept such a discriminatory policy?”

Milia sighed and said: "Professor, you should know that in the West, many people have always had doubts about China. PATEO's technology may be used in military industry. This is something the EU does not want the Chinese to do. The fundamental reason for obtaining PATEO's technology. If PATEO's technology does not involve this aspect, the EU may not be so nervous."

Wang Zijie smiled and asked: "Milia, you said that Westerners have doubts about China, does this include you?"

"Of course not." Milia put a hand on Wang Zijie's waist and said with a charming smile: "Professor, I have always been very fond of China and Chinese people, especially talented and gentle Chinese like you, Professor. I have a very favorable impression. I think China is a peace-loving country, and the views of European politicians towards China are purely prejudiced."

Wang Zijie took Millia's hand, played with it in his own, and said at the same time: "You are right, China is a peace-loving country, and economic and trade cooperation between China and Europe is a win-win choice. Millia Ya, I hope you can work with me to commit to China-EU friendship."

"I think China-EU friendship can start with the two of us..."

"This is a good idea..."

There is no need to explain to outsiders how this pair of dog-eat-dog men and women have taken concrete actions to promote Sino-European friendship. Wang Zijie issued this signed article, and the man behind it was Tang Zifeng. The EU was being sold and established, and the acquisition of PATEO at the last moment had twists and turns, which made Tang Zifeng very impatient. He said that time was on his side, but in his heart he wanted to deal with Botai quickly, so he found his gold medal gunner Wang Zijie and asked him to take the lead in attacking the EU.

It also takes time to digest and absorb Botai’s technology.

Wang Zijie’s article is just the beginning. Soon, similar arguments appeared in many domestic media. A large number of gunmen organized by Bao Nana used the article of "well-known professor Wang Zijie" as an excuse to comment on the behavior of Chinese-funded enterprises in European mergers and acquisitions. Some of them Accusations such as "picking up rubbish", "people are stupid and have too much money", and "undermining the national character". The titles of the articles are more eye-catching than the others, making people feel that buying bankrupt companies in Europe is a loss of power and humiliation to the country. .

"Mr. Wardenberg, I regret to inform you that the EU can no longer provide asylum to PATEO. The EU will announce that it will not impose any restrictions on the mergers and acquisitions of Chinese-funded companies."

A stern-faced EU official said to the visiting Wardenberg.

“We just hope that the EU will make some symbolic restrictions and not give the Chinese people the illusion that PATEO has to sell it at a low price.” Wordenberg said with a dark face, “If PATEO can get a better acquisition Price, I think it’s also a good thing for the EU, right?”

"We thought so at the beginning," said an EU official. "However, the restrictive policy on PATEO has given the Chinese people another illusion, that is, those companies that are not restricted by the EU for sale are worthless. .

"The Chinese's mergers and acquisitions in Europe are definitely not charity. The companies they want to acquire are all beneficial to them, and it is impossible for them to give up these mergers and acquisitions." Wardenberg said.

The EU official shrugged and said: "Mr. Wardenberg, the EU's view on this matter is completely consistent with yours. We believe that the Chinese will eventually be interested in those companies, but because of the PATEO incident, They may put other acquisitions on hold for now.

"The EU now has no funds to rescue those companies that are on the verge of bankruptcy. If they cannot sell those companies to the Chinese in a short time, those companies will become a heavy burden for us. By then, even if the Chinese lower the M\u0026A price to only the same as now Half of them, we had to agree to their request.

"For the sake of one PATEO, it is impossible for the EU to lose the interests of at least 50 large enterprises. In fact, PATEO does not have any particularly sensitive technology, and there is absolutely no need for the EU to adopt a separate policy for PATEO. .”

"You mean that the EU plans to sacrifice PATEO in order to gain the favor of the Chinese?" Wardenberg asked angrily.

The EU official spread his hands and said: "No, we have no idea of ​​sacrificing PATEO at all, and we have no power to decide the fate of PATEO. However, we will not impose any restrictions on the acquisition of PATEO by Chinese-funded enterprises. This is Our commitment to our trading partners. As for gaining the favor of the Chinese people, I think you are too emotional. There is only trade between the EU and China. It is also necessary to take care of each other's emotions in trade."

"But that would mean we don't have any leverage," Wardenberg said.

“I personally feel very sorry.” The EU official said coldly, “Perhaps PATEO should have a clearer understanding of its situation and reach a more ideal acquisition agreement with the Chinese as soon as possible, which would be a more rational behavior. "