When will I have a long tassel?

"No, our loan policy does not stipulate this." Okada Seizo corrected Kruta, "The loan we provide to your country is not used to purchase our machine tools in full, but to use them in your country." When companies purchase Someno machine tools, they provide subsidies, and the subsidy ratio is...well, let’s tentatively set it at 20%.”

"So that's it." Kawaga had a disappointed expression on his face.

It seems that this pit is bigger than I thought. The other party provided this US$20 million loan in order to require Lusanya's companies to first spend money to buy Someno's machine tools, and then Someno would subsidize 20% of the payment. This 20% subsidy is not given in vain, it will still have to be returned in the future, and you may even have to pay some interest.

The current global trade situation is not good, and many manufacturers are conducting discount sales. A discount rate of 20% is very common, and even a discount of 30% or 40% is not a problem. Okada Seizo held it in for a long time before giving him a 20% loan subsidy, which was of no use to Lusanya.

"However, many of our companies may not need Someno's machine tools. Someno's machine tools are a bit too expensive for them. They are more willing to buy Chinese machine tools that are more affordable." Kruta said.

What he said was a bit arrogant. He was originally a big fan of Principal Ning, but now he was angry at Okada Seizo's hypocrisy, so his words naturally sounded a little unpleasant.

"No, Mr. Kruta, I don't agree with you. In fact, Someno's machine tools are very high-quality and cheap." Okada Seizo argued, "You can't use those low-performance machine tools to compete with Someno's." Comparing machine tools, Someno's machine tools represent the most advanced technology in the world. If Lusanya wants to realize industrial modernization, it must use the advanced machine tools provided by Someno, not the affordable machine tools you mentioned."

"Is President Okada saying that the performance of Chinese machine tools is inferior?" Kruta asked dissatisfied.

"No, I don't mean to belittle my friends at all. I'm talking about some machine tools with relatively backward technology..." Okada Seizo would not let himself fall into another trap. He skillfully performed Tai Chi.

"But that's not what you said just now..." Kruta was obviously a little anxious.

Kawaga could only come out to smooth things over. He interrupted Kruta and said to Okada Seizo: "President Okada, we are all aware of your good intentions. However, I think that given Lusanya's national conditions, temporarily It may not be possible to popularize Someno's machine tools nationwide yet, so we should slow down this matter a little."

"No, I think this matter cannot be slowed down. I think the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Lusanya should vigorously promote the technological modernization of industrial enterprises across the country." Okada Seizo said, "If possible, we hope to work with Lusanya The Ministry of Trade and Industry jointly carries out some publicity and promotion work, and the relevant costs can be paid by us.

"We are willing to introduce modern manufacturing technology to Lusanya's enterprises and help them identify what kind of machine tools can adapt to the new era. In this promotion process, we hope to get the cooperation of the Lusanya Ministry of Trade and Industry."

"Is this also a condition for us to accept a $20 million loan?" Kawaga asked.

"No, this can't be considered a condition, this is our bonus." Okada Seizo said.

"Yes, yes, this is indeed your company's good intention." Kawaga was too lazy to argue with Okada Seizo. He said perfunctorily: "Well, on behalf of the industrial enterprises in Lusanya, I would like to thank Someno Company first. Your kindness. We will notify all companies of your loan policy as soon as possible so that they can apply for this preferential loan from your company when needed."

Kavaja's words were very tactful, but his tone was clearly disdainful. Even if Okada Seizo cannot directly understand the local language spoken by Kawaga, the taste of rejection can be read on his face.

Okada Seizo felt a trace of anger and a trace of sadness in his heart. In the past, these ministers in Africa would not have dared to speak to Okada Seizo like this, because they all hoped to get some benefits from Okada Seizo. For example, if he said this time that he would provide Lusanya with a loan of US$20 million, in the past, Khawaga would definitely be grateful. No matter what conditions he proposed, Khawaga could only agree.

But as time passed, Khawaja actually said "no" to him. The reason is, on the one hand, naturally because Lusanya has become wealthier than in the past, but the more important reason is that it comes from China’s One Belt, One Road policy, which has fed the appetites of officials in many African countries.

When the Chinese provide loans to African countries, although there are some requirements for mutual benefit, they are definitely not as demanding as those of Western countries. With China's pearls and jade in front of them, how can the scraps brought by Okada Seizo get into the eyes of Kavaja and others?

Of course, out of politeness, or maybe out of habit, Kawaga did not say anything mean to Okada Seizo, but it is obvious that this man who helped promote Someno Machine Tools in exchange for a US$20 million loan from the Lusanya Ministry of Trade and Industry Imagine being completely bankrupt.

"They will regret it sooner or later! They will lose Japan's help to them forever!"

Okada Seizo said angrily as he came out of the Ministry of Trade and Industry and got into his Toyota car.

"President Okada, I think they don't seem to care about this because they are getting help from China." Nagai Hiroshi reminded. His reminder was not very kind, it was more like pouring salt on Okada Seizo's wounds.

"Do they think that with China's support, they don't care about Japan's support? In the past, they have received loan support from Japan." Okada Seizo said.

Hiroshi Nagai nodded: "That's true, but that is the past after all. Now, the most influential country on the African continent is China, not Japan. Since China's GDP surpassed Japan in 2010, it has only been 6 years. China's GDP is already twice that of Japan. In other words, it only took China six years to build another Japan.

"China now invests hundreds of billions of dollars in their Belt and Road construction every year, and Africa is their key investment direction. In comparison, the US$20 million loan we promised to Lusanya is really too small. It's trivial. If we can come up with $2 billion, maybe Khawaja will be tempted."

"How can we get 2 billion U.S. dollars?" Okada Seizo said angrily, "Even for this 20 million U.S. dollars, we have to unite several companies to come up with it. I really don't understand, Japan's money is all Where have you been?"

Nagai Hiroshi said: "I have heard a saying that no country should try to compete with the Chinese in investment. This is not only true for Japan, but also for the United States. Although China's GDP is only equivalent to 60% of the United States, Americans Life is too luxurious, and Chinese people are used to frugality, just like Japan in the Showa era.

“The Chinese can spend trillions of dollars building roads in what they call the ‘One Belt, One Road’ region, but Americans can’t even spend money to repair their own domestic roads.

"The situation in Japan is the same. The Chinese have lofty ideals and are willing to invest for tomorrow. But we Japanese are already overdrawing the future."

"According to you, the only way for us to admit defeat is to admit defeat?" Okada Seizo asked.

"In the long run, that's true," Nagai said.

Okada Seizan has always known that his subordinate is good at conspiracy, and he usually speaks in a strange way, saying half the words and leaving the other half. He frowned and said, "In other words, do you think we still have hope in the short term?"

"I think we can still make some efforts." Hiroshi Nagai said.

"How hard?" Okada Seizo asked.

Hiroshi Nagai said: "President Okada, if you allow me to use some funds, I may be able to cause a little more trouble for the Chinese. Once local business owners, I mean, some business owners, have doubts about Chinese machine tools, then As a brand with a long-term reputation in the African market, Someno should have some opportunities."

"This is a way."

Okada Seizo understood. Since he can't do better, if he can pull his opponent down, he will have a chance. The shortcoming of Chinese machine tools is that they have only entered the African market for a short period of time. Although many African business owners have a good impression of Chinese machine tools due to the role of "Principal Ning", this good impression is still relatively fragile.

If at this time, I can create some trouble for China Machine Tools, I may be able to offset the positive impact of "Principal Ning". By then, coupled with the effect of the 20 million yuan loan, perhaps Someno Machine Tools' sales in Lusanya will still be There can be some improvement.

But the effect of conspiracy is always limited. Okada Seizo himself is very clear about the quality of Chinese machine tools. Considering factors such as price and after-sales, he believes that Someno Machine Tools is not very competitive.

However, even the short-term effect is very important to Okada Seizo. He can at least have an explanation to the headquarters. As for the long-term, it is still unknown whether Japan will become a continent or sink. Do you need to think about this?

"What are you going to do?" Okada Seizo asked.

Nagai Hiroshi shook his head: "I don't know yet, but I think I can find some ways. Some things are worse than a sudden plan, so I hope President Okada will give me full authorization so that I can do it randomly." Disposal."

"I see."

Okada Seizo nodded. He didn't believe in any sudden inspiration. He knew that this was just Nagai Hiro not wanting him to take away his credit.

Nagai Hiroshi has been coveting Okada Seizo's position for more than a day or two, and Okada Seizo knows this very well. At this time, he had no better way, so let Nagai Hiro do the hard work.

"You go ahead and do it. However, you must be responsible for all the consequences." Okada Seizo said.