Chapter 3562 scissors difference
"Mr. Lin, is there anything you can do? If so, our government will fully cooperate!" President Mbeki looked at Lin Feng and said hopefully.
Mandela also looked expectant and nervous. Although South Africa's economy is booming, it also suffers from the most common and biggest shortcoming of developing countries: the huge gap between rich and poor.
In Western developed countries, a normal social system should be like a rugby ball. The sides are small and the middle is large. In other words, the middle class is huge and supports the entire country. This can keep the entire country in a very healthy and upward situation.
However, in South Africa, as in most developing countries, there is an hourglass-shaped social situation. The two sides are large and the middle is small. The middle class that supports the entire country is extremely rare, and there are a huge number of poor people and a huge number of high-income rich.
, This has led to extreme unfairness in society. It has also led to society, where the poor are getting poorer and the rich are getting richer. The society has become deformed.
Lin Feng pondered for a long time.
"I think the only way to change the current situation is to increase the income of the South African people and give more South Africans an income," Lin Feng analyzed.
Mbeki nodded. But currently, South Africa's unemployment rate is extremely high, ranking highest in the world. The unemployment rate is as high as 24.7%, and this is still a figure calculated by the government. In fact, the social unemployment rate will only be higher.
In particular, South Africa's census system is not as accurate as China and Western developed countries. Its population figure of 48 million is a relatively conservative figure. The real figure will exceed this figure.
With such a high unemployment rate, Mbeki has thought of many ways, but he does not know how to improve the employment rate of South Africans. After all, the entire South African economy is like this, with a weak economy and lack of industry. In such a country, if you want to increase the employment rate
, easier said than done.
"I do have a way. Now Libya is building infrastructure. In the past 35 years, Libya will invest in many projects. I think I can help build a bridge and contact President Gaddafi to allow South Africa to export labor, so that Libya can also
A large amount of labor is obtained, and South Africa can also solve the employment problem of some people." Lin Feng suggested.
Go to Libya to find a job! Mbeki frowned. He had mixed feelings about the country of Libya. On the one hand, although Libya's GDP is not as good as that of South Africa, its per capita income is much higher than that of South Africa, ranking highest in Africa.
Crown. Of course, this is mainly because of Libya's oil and natural gas resource exports. In this regard, South Africa lacks a lot. Working in Libya can indeed provide some South Africans with jobs that are satisfactory to the South African people.
But Mbeki is worried about the security of Libya. This country has just been lifted from the ban. However, its relationship with the United States has always been a thorn in the hearts of African countries. It is unclear when this country will become the next Iraq. Mbeki
Worrying about the South Africans, what if the United States announces an attack on Libya in three to five years? What will happen to the South Africans working in Libya? South Africa does not have the financial resources to charter a plane to allow these South Africans to return home.
At that time, our compatriots may be in danger of war outside, but we and others are powerless. What should we do? As the president of a country, there are many things to consider.
"Mr. Lin, we have indeed heard about the massive infrastructure projects being built in Libya, and it is said that they are all from Chinese construction companies. If our citizens can go to Libya to work, I think this is an opportunity to change their own destiny. But I am worried that everything will happen."
If there is unrest in Libya, what will happen to the safety of these people?" Mbeki said worriedly.
"Haha, President Mbeki, it is indeed important for you to consider this. Only when you are safe can you go home. Otherwise, you will be in heaven and your money is in the bank. However, instead of facing this precarious predicament, you can't see the future.
In such a desperate situation, I think it is better to give it a try. With all due respect, the security issue in South Africa is also extremely worrying, and South Africa is a country that allows guns. You may not be safe at home," Lin Feng said bluntly.
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Mbeki and Mandela both had dark faces. Although South Africa's economy is booming, ranking first in Africa, and is known as the fifth BRICS country, South Africa's unemployment rate and public security are extremely embarrassing weaknesses.
"Of course, I can also guarantee that if there is a war in Libya, I will try my best to help South African citizens working in South Africa return home and avoid the danger of war. Of course, if possible, I also hope to fight as much as possible
Don't let it happen." Lin Feng said loudly.
Don’t let the war happen! Mbeki and Mandela looked at each other. They have been in the political arena for so long and are as smart as them. How could they not understand the underlying meaning of Lin Feng’s words? This means that if the United States really wants to attack Libya,
I hope South Africa can mediate in the middle. But whichever country the United States wants to attack, there is nothing they can do to stop it.
"Mr. Lin, we in South Africa are only a small African country. Even developed countries like the United Kingdom may not be able to stop the United States' decision." Mbeki said solemnly.
"Haha, just try your best. After all, Libya is rich in oil and natural gas resources. Their large-scale infrastructure construction will provide a lot of employment opportunities. President Mbeki, I believe that stability in Libya is good for Africa.
." Lin Feng said in a long voice.
Mbeki and Mandela nodded. If they were just asked to say something for Libya, then they would be willing to make such a deal. After all, compared to the future of South African citizens, their words would slightly touch the United States.
It's bad luck, but it's not that difficult to do.
"Since we have reached a consensus on this point, I will tell President Gaddafi to come over and have a detailed discussion with you. In addition to the export of labor services, South Africa itself is also a resource-rich country and one of the five major mineral-producing countries." Lin Feng said with a smile.
South Africa has a huge number of mineral resources, including gold, platinum group metals, manganese, vanadium, chromium, and aluminosilicate reserves ranking first in the world, of which gold reserves account for 60% of the world's, vermiculite, zirconium, titanium, fluorine
Stone ranks second, phosphate and antimony rank fourth, uranium and lead rank fifth, coal and zinc rank eighth, iron ore ranks ninth, and copper ranks fourteenth. If these are mined,
Enough to propel South Africa into the ranks of developed countries.
Of course, this also involves a mining issue and a technical issue. Currently, there is a trade theory called "scissors gap" in the world.
The so-called 'scissors' originally originated from Soviet Russia in the 1920s. The term was first seen in Trotsky's speech at the 8th Congress of the Russian Communist Party (1919). Later, Lenin used it in the debate on trade union issues, and Trotsky
Tsky mentioned this issue again in his "New Directions". From 1927 to 1929, Stalin also made many theoretical discussions on the situation that existed at that time. However, Stalin came to the conclusion that "agriculture
Collectivization is necessary." From the perspective of historical development, it is a product of the capitalist system. Industrial capitalists who possess advanced production technology raise the prices of industrial products and lower the prices of agricultural products when exchanging industrial and agricultural products with farmers with backward production technologies.
, using the scissors gap to exploit farmers. In colonial and semi-colonial countries, the scissors gap also reflects the economic plunder of imperialism.
At the same time, the scissors gap is also one of the important means of exchange for developed countries in international trade. It refers to the use of monopoly status by developed countries to control the foreign trade of developing countries, and on the one hand, it reduces the world market price of primary products produced by developing countries.
, on the other hand, it increases the world market price of industrial products produced by developed countries. If this phenomenon is represented in a diagram, it is like an open pair of scissors. Developed countries can win high profits by this means of exchange.
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Therefore, why do Western countries have to push forward the global economic transformation? This is the reason. Because of the global economic transformation, they can control these non-developed countries and keep their economies under their control.
"I will try my best to provide some technologies to minimize the deficit caused by the 'scissors gap' trade. At the same time, I will invest in the construction of some high-tech labor-intensive enterprises in South Africa to help South Africa solve the population and employment problem as much as possible.
Lin Feng said with a smile.
Mbeki and Mandela's eyes shone brightly. If Lin Feng is willing to provide advanced technology and build high-tech, labor-intensive enterprises in South Africa, this will be a truly great act of kindness. It seems that Lin Feng really wants to contribute to Cardiff.
Zafi has been trying to build relationships and provide assistance in Africa. As a result, his attitude toward Libya will indeed change in the future.
"Mr. Lin, thank you for everything you have done for the people of South Africa. Thank you!" Mbeki stood up and said emotionally.
"Haha, I am a very honest person. As I said before, there is no love or hatred for no reason in this world. So, I do this for profit. But I am not greedy, unlike those Western wolves.
Black-hearted, what I pursue is mutual benefit." Lin Feng said with a smile.
"Haha, what a reciprocity and mutual benefit! Well said! This is far better than what those Westerners say on the surface, for the African people and our future. Haha, what those guys talk about is actually just to enslave us. Mr. Lin
, you are a real person and will always be our friend!" Mbeki held Lin Feng's hand tightly.
The next day, Gaddafi flew from Libya to South Africa and met with President Mbeki. The two sides reached an agreement to export a total of 100,000 South African labor services, and the two sides will formally establish diplomatic relations and become trading partners. And all this
The witness is naturally Lin Feng.
Chapter completed!