Chapter 36: Erupted early!

The special industries that Fan Wubing mentioned naturally do not refer to the service industry with rich and rich wine, nor do they refer to the special services industry that can be drawn out to illustrate at any time. He refers to key industries related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and industries that need to conduct bulk foreign trade transactions with foreigners, such as the steel industry.

"The domestic demand for iron ore is increasing day by day. It is estimated that about 50 million tons will be imported from overseas in a year, right?" Fan Wubing asked.

Boss Zhu remembers this question clearly, "Last year was 48 million tons, and this year it will be increased to 60 million tons. The domestic construction is being carried out and the demand has increased very quickly. However, what do you mean when you mention this?"

Fan Wubing said, "Does the domestic iron ore import issue be negotiated with overseas suppliers themselves?"

"Of course it's like this." Boss Zhu nodded, "Foreigners are market economy. We follow the local customs and have to handle it accordingly. Moreover, the negotiations of companies are more flexible and more convenient than the government."

This is also well-founded, mainly because senior executives have been considering the status of private enterprises recently. In many fields, private enterprises have shown far exceeding that of state-owned enterprises, which has forced the leadership to seriously consider a question whether private capital should be widely introduced to increase the proportion of private enterprises in the national economy.

Especially the demonstration role of various physical enterprises founded by Fan Wubing in various industries has made senior executives feel that the advantages of private enterprises are still very obvious, the policies can be very flexible, and the adaptability to social development is stronger. It is very necessary to add fresh blood to the current state-owned economy. At least it can play a promoting role and drive the entire national economy to develop in a healthy way.

The importance of steel enterprises in the national economy is self-evident, and senior management are also considering whether private capital should be properly introduced into steel enterprises to improve vitality?

Therefore, the senior management now consciously relaxes policy restrictions on steel enterprises to cultivate their adaptability in the market economy. This iron ore purchasing right is one of the decentralized powers, and the purpose is to cultivate the autonomy and competitiveness of enterprises in economic activities.

Fan Wubing raised objections to this, "This decision is extremely wrong!"

Boss Zhu's face turned green when he heard this. Such an important decision was made for a while, but why did it become an extremely wrong when it came to Fan Wubing's mouth?

"Don't be dissatisfied, let me explain it to you little by little-" Fan Wubing found a chair and sat down, then held the back of the chair with one hand, and told Boss Zhu, "All policies have their applicability. For complex enterprises, industries that cannot form economies of scale, relaxation is obviously conducive to enhancing competitiveness. However, for foreign trade activities such as steel enterprises that are single and large in scale, it is obviously not suitable for each to fight."

"Why?" asked Boss Zhu.

"From the market law, the greater the demand for customers, the stronger the bargaining power with suppliers, but this law seems not to be reflected in the Chinese steel industry market. On the contrary, this advantage becomes the biggest disadvantage." Fan Wubing said, "China's steel companies have different interests and have their own thoughts and fight each other. It is easy to be divided and disintegrated by overseas iron ore suppliers. Some steel company executives can even reveal the secrets of the entire steel industry to suppliers for their own interests. Internal disunity, coupled with the suppliers who have mastered the negotiation trump card of steel companies, it is impossible for Chinese steel companies to fight against overseas iron ore suppliers through free negotiations."

"What do you mean is that iron ore needs centralized procurement?" Boss Zhu asked with a frown.

Fan Wubing nodded, "Not only does centralized procurement need to be taken care of, but special institutions must also be responsible for this matter. Steel companies are only responsible for providing demand, and special institutions negotiate with overseas suppliers based on the total amount. This is what the Japanese do, so their expenses are more than 20% lower than our overall cost. If Chinese steel companies do not change their current procurement methods, they will only be further and further away from overseas steel companies in terms of competitiveness."

Fan Wubing added, "In fact, the way I operate rare earth resources is similar to this one. However, what I rely on is to master monopoly supply resources. If domestic steel companies purchase jointly, what they own is monopoly market resources, both of which can ensure that their interests are not damaged."

"I need to study this matter carefully." Boss Zhu rubbed his forehead and said in pain, "As soon as you come, it's a big deal, and nothing has ever been worry-free."

"It's worry-free, it's not money!" Fan Wubing replied.

Boss Zhu was a little acclaimed when he heard Fan Wubing's words. Just as he was about to say something, the phone on the table suddenly rang. After answering the phone for a few words, his face became solemn.

After putting down the phone, Boss Zhu smiled bitterly at Fan Wubing, "Okay, let's talk about this later, but you really think about it. Clinton is really not a good-looking lamp, so he did it!"

"Where is the Middle East?" Fan Wubing had received the news before. When he heard Boss Zhu in advance, he knew in his heart, afraid that the words had come.

"It's really over there." Boss Zhu said to Fan Wubing, "This matter cannot be separated from you. Let's go to a meeting with me."

After saying that, Boss Zhu stood up, pulled Fan Wubing and left.

"What meeting?" Fan Wubing asked curiously.

Meetings of their level are usually qualified to attend by members of the Central Committee. In other words, they are at least members of a province, so why should they join in the fun? It is inevitable that people will point fingers when they see it, and Fan Wubing has a little bit of a rude intention.

"The Politburo meeting." Boss Zhu replied.

Fan Wubing felt a little weak when he heard this. What did you ask me to go to the Politburo meeting?!

"Thanks to you this time, the old man recovered so quickly. He is going to attend today's meeting, so you should treat it as his health care doctor!" said Boss Zhu.

Oh, it turns out that there is a reason. Fan Wubing thought that if this is the case, the burden on his shoulders would be quite high. Although the old man's body has recovered, he is old after all. If something goes wrong, he will be able to blame him, especially at such a critical moment.

When the two arrived at the heavily guarded small conference room, most of the members of the Politburo in Beijing were sitting there and exchanging opinions. It was obvious that they had received the news. Everyone's expressions were very serious and angry. A member slapped the table and said, "The Americans are so bullying, Clinton's child is making trouble!"

On May 8, a fully-container cargo ship from China set sail after loading cargo at Tianjin New Port, passing through Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Jakarta. In the end, it carried more than 600 containers and headed to the Middle East. It is expected to arrive at Dubai Port in the Persian Gulf on June 10 to unload the goods, and then go to the Daman Port of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Port.

However, on May 27, Americans accused Chinese freighters of departure from Dalian Port carrying two raw materials for chemical weapons, sulfodiglyl and thionyl chloride, on the grounds of obtaining intelligence. U.S. officials also claimed that the U.S. government asked the Chinese government to take immediate measures to stop this export behavior and threaten sanctions against China.

During negotiations with the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the United States asked the Chinese government to order the Galaxy Ship to return to its departure point, or to board the ship to check the cargo, or to stay at a certain location and wait for the departure. The United States also spreads its wrong information to the countries where the freighter plans to dock, and accordingly requires these countries to prevent the freighter from entering and unloading the cargo as planned.

"Cough--" With a cough, the old man, accompanied by the leader, entered the conference room with the help of a staff member.

Seeing the old man walking in with a smile on his face, everyone present stood up unexpectedly and applauded and welcomed him.

A while ago, the old man's lung infection was quite serious. Although Fan Wubing was cured, it was difficult for a person of such an old age to recover. Everyone guessed that the old man was lying on the hospital bed to recuperate. Who knew that he actually showed up today, and that he showed up as soon as such a major incident occurred.

What does this mean? This is to cheer everyone up!

This government is a typical literati government and needs an old man who has experienced iron blood to add some strong colors. His appearance at this time can be said to have greatly inspired people's hearts.

"What do Americans want to do?" After the old man sat down, he waved his hand to Fan Wubing with a smile, and then asked.

"Who knows-" Everyone didn't know what the old man meant, so no one answered for a while.

"Wujian, you say." Seeing that everyone was silent, the old man said to Fan Wujian next to him.

When Fan Wubing saw that everyone's eyes were focused on him, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Old man, I can't say this. But what Americans want to do, they naturally understand very well, just want the Chinese to feel uncomfortable! This is like two children playing together, the stronger one always wants to bully the weak one. As long as China's national strength cannot surpass the United States, the Americans will not be honest for a day!"

"Actually that's the case!" The old man nodded and praised, "Chairman Mao said before that American imperialism is a paper tiger, and all imperialism is a paper tiger! At that time, the British didn't want to return Hong Kong. Didn't I say that if I didn't take back Hong Kong in 1997, I would just sit in a tank? Didn't the British give in yet?"

Everyone nodded, thinking that we didn't have the courage to say such things, that is, you are the old man.

The old man continued, "If someone bullies you, you have to fight back, otherwise he will only gain a lot of urgency. What is the most feared by Americans, let's give him something to save it from having time to make things annoying!"
Chapter completed!