Pretoria Airport, after a long journey of seven or eight hours, the "China-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion Group" finally arrived at its destination.

Unlike many countries in the world, South Africa has as many as three capitals.

The administrative capital Pretoria is the seat of its government, and most of the embassies of various countries are located here; the judicial capital, the Supreme Court is located in Bloemfontein; the legislative capital, the parliament is located in Cape Town, which is also the most famous city in South Africa in the internationally.

While the plane was doing its final taxi, Zhao Guoyang reminded Zhang Yufang, who was sleepy beside him: "Teacher Zhang, South Africa is a bit cold at this time, so you'd better take the jacket in your suitcase."

After hearing this, Zhang Yufang reacted immediately.

She patted her forehead gently and said, "Oh no, I forgot this trip to Africa. There is also a country located in the southern hemisphere. It's summer now in China, and South Africa should be winter, right? I only brought a 'Taoliang' jacket, and I guess I'm going to be frozen..."

Zhao Guoyang said "hmm" disregardly: "Yes, Teacher Zhang. But don't worry too much. Most areas of South Africa have a savanna climate, and it won't be too cold even in winter. The annual average temperature in the capital Pretoria is 17c, and the lowest is about 12c."

Listening to Zhao Guoyang's story, Zhang Yufang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"In addition, South Africa's business is still relatively developed, not a poor mountain valley. Even if you don't bring a coat, you will have clothes to wear when you go out for a walk, so don't be nervous."

Just as Zhao Guoyang and Zhang Yufang were talking, Ji Ping, deputy director of the "No. 1 Textile Factory in Xishan City, Jiangnan Province", who had just untied his seat belt and was about to get off the plane, started happily.

"Researcher Zhao, Teacher Zhang, you two don't have to worry about clothes. This time I brought two sets of clothes to each of the delegation to prevent weather changes!"

Ji Ping shook his head and said, "When I get off the plane, I will ask someone to distribute this jacket to everyone, so that I will not let everyone get frozen!"

"Well, Director Ji's wishful thinking is good..."

Zhang Zheke, who was passing by, smiled and joked, "We will wear the clothes in your factory together, and we will do an advertisement for you for free. Director Bao and Researcher Zhao, please don't want this advertising fee. Teacher Zhang, you have to give it to you!"

"Haha, it must be!"

Ji Ping smiled and nodded, "If Teacher Zhang is interested, it will be no problem to be the spokesperson of our factory's products!"

Ji Ping was just saying this. He knew that Zhang Yufang was Zhao Guoyang's complacent subordinate, so he flattered the other party.

Of course, Teacher Zhang herself has a gentle personality. After spending more than ten days together in the delegation, everyone has a good impression of her.

If you have face, Ji Ping will naturally sell it to her.

While the few people were chatting, Bao Anjun, who was in front, was already slowly out of the plane under the escort of the staff.

Zhao Guoyang looked down through the glass and saw ten small cars with "red flags" driving below.

"Let's go, Researcher Zhao, we're here!"

Just when Zhao Guoyang was slightly stunned, Zhang Zheke beside him smiled and reminded him.

After getting off the plane, the delegation was warmly welcomed by the staff of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa.

Zhu Mingyang, Ambassador of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, led the team, followed by Zhang Botao, Minister of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, Sui Liang, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, Gu Weixi, Counselor of the Industrial Office, Wei Chuqing, Chief Military Officer of the Military Office, and Meng Chunying, Counselor of the Cultural Office.

After Director Bao Anjun shook hands with Ambassador Zhu Mingyang, Zhao Guoyang followed closely behind.

Seeing the surprised look in Zhu Mingyang's eyes, Bao Anjun, who was beside him, quickly introduced: "Ambassador Zhu, this is what I mentioned to you on the phone, Zhao Guoyang, the deputy head of our delegation, and Researcher Zhao."

"Ah! It turns out it's Researcher Zhao, hello!"

Zhu Mingyang and the leaders of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa obviously knew what Zhao Guoyang had made. After listening to Bao Anjun's introduction, they both cast attention to him.

After shook hands with several leaders one by one, Zhao Guoyang stood quietly beside Director Bao and listened to his communication with Ambassador Zhu.

"Director Bao, your trade and investment promotion team has placed your last stop in South Africa. The comrades in our embassy in South Africa are very excited! Welcome, warm welcome!"

When Bao Anjun heard this, he smiled and said, "Amistant Zhu is so polite! The people from our delegation are easy to dispense. You and the comrades in the embassy, ​​as long as we eat and drink well, it will be fine!"

After hearing this, Zhu Mingyang and several leaders of the Embassy in South Africa couldn't help laughing.

Minister Zhang Botao, who stood beside Zhu Mingyang, said happily: "I dare not guarantee the rest. In terms of food and drink, Director Bao, Researcher Zhao, and President Zhang, please don't worry, and I guarantee that it is not worse than in China!"

As the most economically developed country in Africa, South Africa's economic and material living standards are comparable to some middle-developed Western countries.

In the early 1990s, from the perspective of per capita income, South Africa ranked very high in the world, not a little higher than China.

In addition, due to the pleasant climate and abundant resources, in South Africa, you can buy almost anything you want.

So after Mr. Zhang said this, no one would doubt it.

Speaking of which, it is precisely because of the special status of South Africa in Africa that the Chinese embassy in the country, in addition to the normal counselors, also had a heavy-weight leader like Zhang Botao.

The ambassador, whose full name is "Special and Full-Owned Minister" or "Personal Minister", is the second level of diplomatic envoys. His courtesy is second only to the ambassador, but his substantive status, position and diplomatic privileges and immunities are the same as those of ambassadors, and his appointment must be approved by the receiving country in advance.

Zhang Botao, the minister set up in the embassy, ​​is different from the minister who is exclusive and sacrificial.

He is not the director of the embassy, ​​but a diplomat in the embassy who is second only to the ambassador level. His appointment does not require prior consent from the receiving country.

In terms of administrative level, Ambassador Zhu Mingyang is naturally a regular department-level cadre, while Minister Zhang Botao is only half inferior to him. He is a deputy department-level cadre who enjoys the treatment of the department-level cadre.

Compared with Sui Liang and Gu Weixi, the counselors at the deputy department level and department level, his status is much higher.

After some greetings, Ambassador Zhu Mingyang discussed with Minister Zhang Botao. The two invited Bao Anjun, Zhao Guoyang and Zhang Zheke to get into a car.

Director Bao Anjun was in charge of Ambassador Zhu Mingyang's car, and Zhao Guoyang and Zhang Zheke were naturally in charge of Zhang Botao.

Because South Africa has a developed economy, cars are very common means of transportation here, and cars are not scarce at all at the Chinese Embassy in South Africa.

The twenty people from the delegation got on ten cars respectively, and the convoy then headed towards the embassy.

In the car, Zhang Botao, Zhao Guoyang and Zhang Zheke chatted for a while.

From his conversation, Zhao Guoyang could hear that this is a relatively common academic cadre in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has a very solid grasp of professional knowledge.

Zhang Botao was obviously more interested in Zhao Guoyang. After chatting with Zhang Zheke about the weather in South Africa, the man turned to look at Zhao Guoyang.

"Researcher Zhao, after hearing about your 'trip to Africa', the comrades at our embassy were all excited. Everyone is looking forward to you coming today and guiding us on your work!"

Hearing this, Zhao Guoyang waved his hand and said modestly: "I dare not! Mr. Zhang, you are so polite. I am young, how can Hede guide the leaders of our Embassy in South Africa!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Botao said seriously: "Researcher Zhao, I am not a polite word."

"Although our Chinese Embassy in South Africa has always been relatively smooth due to the economic development of South Africa, our work has been on the spot every year in the past two or three years."

"It's like business. In the past two years, the number of companies and businessmen that our Chinese come to South Africa to invest in has shown a downward trend."

Zhang Botao said with a headache: "Amusement by Ambassador Zhu and I were very worried about this matter. This time, we have a rare opportunity to meet you, a genius in business and economics, like Researcher Zhao, we will definitely seize this opportunity!"

Seeing that the Minister Zhang seemed to be coming to the real world, Zhao Guoyang couldn't help scratching his head.

When it comes to China's investment in South Africa, Zhao Guoyang actually had some understanding of it before he was reborn.

Because South Africa's finance, law, communications, energy and transportation industries are relatively developed and have a complete hardware infrastructure and stock trading market, it has always been favored by a large number of foreign investors.

After a large amount of foreign capital influx, South Africa's industrial and agricultural development level has reached a very high level.

In terms of pure technology, China now does not have an advantage compared to it.

Moreover, due to the wealth of life, South Africa's labor costs are also very high, which also makes many labor-intensive enterprises in China discourage them.

In addition, the South African government has strengthened the nationalization protection of many domestic gold, diamond and other minerals in the past two years, making even fewer Chinese businessmen who come to South Africa to invest.

At this moment, when Zhao Guoyang heard the difficulties that Minister Zhang Botao mentioned, he secretly thought about whether he could help him think of some solutions.

Seeing Zhao Guoyang suddenly become silent, Zhang Botao was a little confused, thinking that his "offensive" was too fast, which scared Researcher Zhao.

After more than ten days of getting along, Zhang Zheke, who was standing by, was already quite familiar with Zhao Guoyang.
Chapter completed!