"Shekou Industrial Zone?" When Chen Zhiwen heard this familiar name, he immediately knew what President Liang wanted to do with him.
Yesterday, after receiving a notice from the secretary-general's office, Chen Zhiwen guessed that President Liang's appointment with him must be related to the domestic reform. After meeting, they chatted for a while, and they got to the point.
"Yes, Chen Sheng, you also know that the central government is implementing the policy of reform and opening up this time. However, in such a large country with a population of close to one billion, things have to be done step by step. Therefore, this Shekou Industrial Zone can be regarded as the implementation of the new economy in the country. A pilot project for the policy." President Liang explained.
"I understand this, but I wonder what President Liang needs me to do?" Chen Zhiwen nodded and said. Of course he knew what the other party wanted, but it was better not to say this himself. It was not to take advantage of subsequent negotiations, but because he could not Acting too proactively may arouse the other party's suspicion. Even if President Liang doesn't know how to do it, others may, and this will also affect possible future cooperation.
"Chen Sheng, this is the situation. The Shekou Industrial Zone has just been established and no companies have moved in yet. I know that Chen Sheng has a large number of different factories. Do you want to consider building a new factory there? We will provide the best policies. ." President Liang said.
"Oh, what policy?" Chen Zhiwen asked.
"The land must be very cheap, and the area is large. If there are policies, there will be certain tax exemptions." President Liang thought for a while and said, although these have not been implemented in detail, he still knows a little bit.
"Okay, when will we have time to take a look?" Chen Zhiwen said. Even if he wanted to invest, he couldn't make a decision without going to the site to see it. Moreover, he only knew that Shekou Industrial Zone was the No. 1 in the country. It was an open industrial zone, but he didn't know what the situation was like. He had to go to the site to see it anyway.
"Chen Sheng wants to go in person?" President Liang was surprised and asked. He knew Chen Zhiwen's worth. In fact, there is nothing interesting in the Shekou Industrial Zone. It is better to let him send one of his men to go there, so that he can It will be easier to deal with. Otherwise, if the boss just goes and doesn't like it, then there will be no chance at all.
"Of course, this is a direct investment in the mainland. Even if the investment is small, I have to go and take a look." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile.
"I can do it at any time, you just need to notify me a few days in advance." President Liang said.
"I haven't had much to do recently. How are you doing these days?" Chen Zhiwen said casually.
"These past few days?" President Liang was stunned for a moment. He never expected that Chen Zhiwen, with so many large companies, could find time so quickly.
"Yes." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said. It doesn't matter whether the first company in the mainland is big or small. The main thing is that it can leave a name in history, and it also has great economic benefits. When Midea Group promotes it in the mainland in the future, it can With this reputation, it is easy to attract the favor of mainland customers.
"Well, let me communicate with the staff in Shekou Industrial Zone. If I have time, I will inform Chen Sheng soon. How about that?" President Liang thought for a while and said, no matter what, he must tell the people in Shekou in advance. Give them a certain amount of time to prepare, or at least discuss it with everyone.
This is the first investment by a Hong Kong business giant in the mainland, and it may also be the first time the country accepts overseas investment after the reform. Even if the conditions are poor, you have to make as many preparations as you can. If something goes wrong, the above Even if you don't blame it, you will feel it is a pity.
"Okay, tell me earlier." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said.
A few days later, several square and tall cars were greeted at the gate of Shekou Industrial Zone.
"Sheng Chen, we're almost there." President Liang said with a smile from a jeep in the middle.
"It's not that far." Chen Zhiwen said.
"It's also because Chen Sheng's jeep has no big problems on any road. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so fast." President Liang said with a smile.
"This is not an ordinary jeep, it is an American military vehicle. I entrusted a friend to buy it from the United States." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile.
"Can American military vehicles also be sold?" President Liang asked curiously. In fact, he was once a soldier. Naturally, he knew that the car he was riding in was much better than the current domestic military vehicles.
"Normally, it's not possible, but if it's relevant, getting a few is not a problem." Chen Zhiwen said that after returning from the mainland last time, he knew that the domestic traffic situation was worse than he thought, although there was a high probability that he would He often travels to big cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, but he still has to make some preparations, especially in newly developed places like Shekou and Shenhai City. He will definitely go there frequently in the next few years. After all, this is the first stop for his manufacturing expansion. Many places still need vehicles with strong passability and good quality.
So, Henry Morgan was entrusted to find a few such vehicles, and finally several jeeps of the same model as those used by the U.S. military were delivered. Although they were used by the military, they were not weapons after all. The restrictions were much smaller. Many off-road vehicles in the United States were Enthusiasts can get their hands on such cars.
"It's really much more convenient. It would be great if there was such a car in China." President Liang said with a smile.
"I will keep these vehicles in China and place them near Luohu Port. President Liang can use them directly if needed." Chen Zhiwen said.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chen." President Liang looked ahead and said, "We're here. Shekou is just ahead."
Chen Zhiwen looked forward and saw a big sign standing on the dirt road with the words "Shekou Industrial Zone" written on it.
Behind the sign, a group of people were waiting at the intersection.
The car stopped and everyone got out of the car.
President Liang quickly introduced: "Sheng Chen, this is Director Yuan Geng from Shekou Industrial Zone. Director Yuan, this is Mr. Chen Zhiwen from Hong Kong."
"Chen Sheng, I have heard of your name for a long time. You are very welcome to come to Shekou Industrial Zone." Yuan Geng smiled and shook hands.
"Hello, Director Yuan." Chen Zhiwen also said politely.
The success of reform and opening up is the result of the hard work of countless people, among which Yuan Geng also plays a decisive role. Although the Shekou Industrial Zone is small, only 2.0 square kilometers, it is a base for testing domestic policies. The success has saved many detours for the cities that followed. It can be said that the success of the Shekou Industrial Zone has had a major impact on the development of Kaikai.
As the first pilot to try a new route, the difficulty can be imagined. Not only is there a lack of money and people, but you also need to be extremely cautious when making decisions on many things. After all, no one has done anything similar before. , and many eyes across the country are staring at this place. Once something goes wrong, there will be endless pressure.
President Liang introduced several people in Chen Zhiwen's team, mainly the two top executives of Midea: Lei Shengli and He Guoyuan, and the others were assistants and bodyguard drivers.
"Chen Sheng, let's invite him inside." Yuan Geng said.
"Okay." Chen Zhiwen nodded.
The group of people came to a brick house not far away. The floor in the house was not cement, but earth, but there was no dust. It must have been cleaned carefully.
"Sheng Chen, please forgive me for the bad environment." Yuan Geng said with some embarrassment. He really had no choice. He had just taken over this position. This place used to be a wasteland. Let alone no funds, even if the money was in place, he would It’s impossible to do something in less than a month.
"It doesn't matter, just sit down for a while." Chen Zhiwen said nonchalantly. In fact, he was mentally prepared for any situation.
A few people found some bamboo chairs and sat down, and soon someone made tea and brought it over. The tea container was also a metal tea vat that was popular in the 1980s. One side was a semicircular hand rest, and the other side was engraved. "Advanced Team of the Ministry of Railways", there is no bump in appearance, it should be a new cup.
Under the guidance of the middleman, President Liang, after everyone exchanged casual greetings for a while, Chen Zhiwen said: "Director Yuan, I wonder if I can go and see the location of the industrial zone?"
"Okay." Yuan Geng nodded and agreed. The ugly daughter-in-law will also meet her parents-in-law sooner or later. They come here to see the industrial area, and they will always see them sooner or later.
Several people walked out of the gate and walked a hundred meters back. Yuan Geng stopped and said, "Chen Sheng, our industrial zone is on the land in front of us. It is only planned at the moment and the land has not been leveled yet."
"Isn't this far from the sea?" Chen Zhiwen said, not paying attention to the wasteland with many hills in front of him, but looking at the blue coastline in the distance.
"It's not far. It's only 2 kilometers away." Yuan Geng replied.
"There is no better location to build a port?" Chen Zhiwen asked again.
"Yes, we have already inspected it. At least a container port with a throughput of tens of millions of tons can be built here. However, it has not been built yet. As you know, Chen Sheng, the construction of the port is also done step by step according to demand." Yuan Geng said.
"Then do you think you can let me invest in building this port?" Chen Zhiwen asked suddenly, looking at the seaside not far away.
(End of chapter)
