The two crossed the port smoothly, and the SAR specially arranged staff to receive them. An old-fashioned Jeep Cherokee was considered a luxury car at this time and place.
The current special zone can only be described as a mess. The car bumped on the road for a long time before finally arriving at the government office building. The person in charge was already waiting for the two of them.
In order to develop the special zone, the people specially sent by the country were all elite soldiers. After confirming the identities of the two people, they were brought directly to the conference room without saying a word.
There was a large map of the Special Administrative Region spread out on the conference table. The person in charge of receiving them, named Ma Weidong, marked it with a red and blue pencil.
After making the mark, Ma Weidong said: "Two gentlemen, this is our preliminary plan for CITIC Company, and the factory will be located in these two places."
Rong Zhengen said nothing. Jiang Hua looked at the map and shook his head: "I don't feel very good."
Ma Weidong and Rong Zhengen turned to look at Jiang Hua at the same time. Rong Zhengen asked, "What's wrong?"
"This time we are investing in an electronics factory, which is mainly for export, and some of the raw materials have to be imported from abroad, so I hope that the factory will be as close to the port as possible to reduce our logistics costs."
Upon hearing this, Rong Zhengen also nodded: "That makes sense."
Ma Weidong said a little awkwardly: "I'm sorry, the port is still under planning, and its location has not yet been determined?"
"Shekou, 100% place it in Shekou. Let's put our factory site in the south of Shekou Industrial Park."
Rong Zhengen asked curiously: "Why?"
"Because the opposite side is Xiangjiang."
This reason is enough, everyone understands it, Rong Zhengen and Ma Weidong nodded in agreement.
Ma Weidong picked up the pencil and started drawing on the picture, then stood up straight and said, "Look, you two, how is this place?"
Rong Zhengen nodded: "There is no problem in terms of position, but the specific situation still needs to be tested on the spot."
Ma Weidong said with a smile: "Let's eat first. After you finish eating, I will take you to the scene."
Rong Zhengen and Jiang Hua nodded in agreement, and they were indeed hungry.
Ma Weidong said apologetically, "Let's make do with the simple things today. The department doesn't have much funds and can't afford to entertain you two, so we'll just have a meal in the cafeteria."
"Okay, we are here to do things, not to enjoy ourselves." Jiang Hua smiled and said, "Mr. Rong, can you make do with it?"
Rong Zhengen laughed: "I've experienced hardships, and I've also eaten cornbread."
"It seems that you two are also doers. Please come here."
In the afternoon, it was the same two Jeep Cherokees. Ma Weidong accompanied Rong Zhengen and Jiang Hua to the field inspection. They wandered along the way. Fortunately, Rong Zhengen didn't eat enough at noon, otherwise he would have to vomit it out.
After getting off the car, a large rice field appeared in front of them. Rong Zhengen glanced at Ma Weidong in surprise: "It's still farmland."
"As soon as it is confirmed, we will immediately start the land acquisition work and will never delay the development of your enterprise."
The three of them walked around the area and then drove around for the whole afternoon.
Jiang Hua sat next to Rong Zhengen and said: "There is no problem with the land, and the location is okay, but the infrastructure around this factory must keep up. Water, electricity, roads, etc. must be well matched."
Ma Weidong said categorically: "This is not a problem. Wherever the factory is built, our infrastructure will be provided for you. It will never delay the production of the company. We are serious about developing the special zone."
Rong Zhengen and Jiang Hua looked at each other, and Rong Zhengen said firmly: "Then let's settle here. The head office has given me full authorization. We can go back and sign the land agreement."
Although it is said that they are signing an agreement, there is still bargaining. Although the current price of land is cabbage, the government still hopes to make some money when selling it. After all, no one is rich.
After bargaining, CITIC purchased a large area of land in the Special Economic Zone at a price that was as low as a cabbage gang. Telling the truth will make the eyes of future generations bleed with jealousy.
It's easy to write, but the contention cannot be explained clearly in just a few words. The two chatted and argued with the SAR for five days before finally signing a package agreement.
This should be the largest investment intention since the establishment of the special zone, and it also has the effect of a thousand gold horse bones.
In order to reward Rong Zhengen and Jiang Hua, the SAR government specially prepared a celebration party in the cafeteria. Please note that it was in the cafeteria because there is currently no decent hotel in the entire SAR.
After three drinks and five dishes, Ma Weidong toasted Jiang Hua and asked, "I heard that you originally worked in Beijing and were later transferred to CITIC?"
"Yes, it turns out that the person who worked in foreign exchange also co-organized the Canton Fair."
Ma Weidong slapped his thigh and said happily: "That's just right. The reason why I came to work in the Special Administrative Region is actually because I work vigorously and resolutely, and I am serious and decisive. I actually have no experience in external work. I would like to call you senior and ask you to teach me. Experience working abroad.”
"I don't dare to be a senior." Jiang Hua refused with a smile: "But it is still okay to learn from each other's experience in external work."
Ma Weidong immediately took out his notebook: "What you say, I'm all ears."
"There is no trivial matter in diplomacy, so we must neither be humble nor overbearing when dealing with the outside world. This is the most basic attitude. In the future, economic construction will be the center. I am afraid that some people will only be economical. As long as foreign capital comes to invest, some people may not care about good or bad. Acceptance, so it’s important to do a good job of screening.”
Ma Weidong wrote down these words with flying pen, and said without raising his head: "It makes sense. Future economic construction is an important criterion for assessment, and we must guard against it."
Jiang Hua continued: "Land is very important. Our country has a large population and a small per capita land area, so finances must not rely on the sale of land. This is the case in Hong Kong, so we must be on guard against the slightest possibility."
Ma Weidong asked: "Comrade Jiang Hua, in addition to taxation, what other important components do you think the future fiscal revenue of our special zone has?"
"There are also banks at the port." Jiang Hua said affirmatively: "In addition to accepting foreign investment, we must also actively support local industries. This is the original intention of developing the economy, so I think the special zone can establish a bank and develop a bank to provide financial assistance to enterprises. .”
Ma Weidong scratched his head: "That's the truth, but our finances are not rich now."
"Take your time." Jiang Hua said with a smile: "Next, I think it has to be efficiency. It is difficult for us to do things now. We have to stamp a lot of stamps. We must pay attention to this matter."
