After sitting down, Walter didn't know how to start the topic for a moment. Thinking of Zhang Wenhao's strong behavior in front of the global media, Walter felt that he didn't have any confidence in his heart. At this time, Zhang Wenhao was very polite and smiling.
Asking what he likes to eat, and then asking the waiter to bring him the recipe, Walter was a little flattered for a moment, but the alert mechanism in his heart soon took effect. He knew in his heart that he was not here to eat with Zhang Wenhao, but on behalf of the Australian government.
Whether Lai comes to compromise with Dongchen or not will have a great impact on Australia.
This restaurant was originally a very famous Western restaurant in Yanjing, and the quality was also very high. Walter had been here several times, but at that time Dongchen had not acquired the entire China World Trade Center Phase 3. Now, Zhang Wenhao has transformed this restaurant
It has become a restaurant for Dongchen’s own management to dine and have business discussions. The dishes are no longer limited to Western food, but also include a variety of Chinese food.
Seeing that there was Chinese food on the menu, Walter hurriedly ordered a few Chinese dishes that he could name. Although he had never been used to Chinese food, at this time he obviously had no initiative in front of Zhang Wenhao, so Walter was afraid that
Zhang Wenhao would be disgusted if he ordered Western food.
In fact, Zhang Wenhao is not so stingy. His strength is also triggered. Japan and South Korea's previous resistance to Dongchen and Australia's arrogance are all prerequisites for triggering Zhang Wenhao's strength. Zhang Wenhao also sees that Walter is
Cautious at the moment, he smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Ambassador, I wonder why you are so anxious to see me?"
Walter said to himself, "You are pretending to be confused because you understand. I am rushing to see you. What else could it be for?"
However, although he was unhappy in his heart, Walter was still very polite and said: "Mr. Zhang, our government has always been a little regretful about the misunderstanding between us. Australia and Dongchen have not been able to develop a good cooperative relationship.
From the perspective of our government, this is a mistake we have made. We also deeply realize that Dongchen’s abandonment of Australia will be a very big loss for Australia. Therefore, we hope to resolve the previous misunderstandings between each other and make peace as much as possible.
The trade cooperation between the two sides will get on the right track as soon as possible."
Zhang Wenhao nodded slightly and said calmly: "It's not a regret. For Dongchen, although the Australian market has broad prospects, it will not have much impact on Dongchen itself. We are just a supporter of your government."
I regret our attitude, and it is precisely because of this attitude that we have not been able to find a mutually satisfactory way of cooperation."
Walter nodded hurriedly and agreed: "It is indeed true. Through this period of thinking, our government has learned about the current trade situation. Now, Dongchen has also taken over the resources and shares of Japanese companies in the Australian iron ore field. So
First of all, this proves that we still have a certain mutual assistance to each other, so our government hopes to resolve the past feud with Dongchen and continue to have deeper trade cooperation."
Zhang Wenhao smiled and asked: "Mr. Ambassador, from what you said, the Australian government is now trying to change. So, I would like to ask, apart from trying to change its attitude, does the Australian government have any practical plans?"
What kind of transformation will be introduced?”
"Of course." Walter immediately used his first trump card and said: "In order to achieve a longer-term cooperation between the two parties, our government is willing to give the island you previously tried to buy to Dongchen free of charge for a permanent period. In addition to the attached economic
In addition to resource property rights, all land areas on the islands are decided by Dongchen himself. As long as it does not violate international principles, our government will not interfere in any way."
Zhang Wenhao smiled and said: "Thank you for your kindness. I also know that it is not easy for your country to make this decision. However, Dongchen has purchased four islands in other countries. You also know that Dongchen is not engaged in island investment, so we
I'm not interested in buying too many islands, so I appreciate your kindness, but Dongchen doesn't need it now. If Dongchen needs it, Dongchen will make another purchase offer to your government based on the market price."
Walter's heart sank halfway. The Australian government was going to give him the island that Zhang Wenhao had previously been interested in for free, thinking that this would be enough to resolve the previous conflicts caused by purchasing the island. However, now it seems that Zhang Wenhao is not willing to appreciate it, since he does not appreciate it.
, then this trump card will naturally lose its effect. At this time, he begins to worry, will only the second trump card be effective?
At this time, Zhang Wenhao was the first to speak and said with a smile: "I heard that the iron ore mine put into operation by BHP Billiton in Western Australia has basically been completed and will be officially put into operation in a short time, right?"
Walter was shocked. It turned out that Zhang Wenhao had been working on iron ore for a long time. The Australian government had previously speculated that since Zhang Wenhao had acquired all the assets and shares of iron ore in the world from Japanese companies, he was bound to start a new business in this industry.
It seems that Zhang Wenhao will covet Australia's iron ore resources even more. Before Walter requested to meet with Zhang Wenhao, the Australian government had already gritted its teeth and set a final limit. If an island is not enough to turn Zhang Wenhao around,
attitude, then we will add 20 mining rights to the newly opened iron ore mines in Western Australia.
Therefore, when he heard Zhang Wenhao mention the iron ore in Western Australia, Walter knew that Zhang Wenhao was thinking of the Australian government. Then he took this opportunity and said: "Mr. Zhang, if you are interested in the iron ore in Western Australia, I will
I think we can at least grant 20% of the mining rights to this iron mine to Dongchen."
The mining rights are not very attractive to Zhang Wenhao, let alone only 20%. The actual share of iron ore that can be controlled is not much. Zhang Wenhai waved his hand and said: "I have no interest in mining. Ore mining
Dongchen itself is not what Dongchen is good at. Well, Dongchen is willing to contract the entire production of iron ore in Western Australia at the real-time average market price. This will also save mining companies from wasting energy on the sales level. In the future, Dongchen’s logistics will
After the system is built, we will definitely have sufficient ocean transportation capabilities. By then, BHP Billiton will not even have to waste energy on logistics and will only be responsible for mining. What do you think?"
"Produced all?" Walter was shocked and speechless. Zhang Wenhao's appetite was really too big. Multi-party investment in the Western Australia iron ore mine exceeded 20 billion U.S. dollars. After several years of construction, it has just been able to put into production.
The designed annual output of iron ore exceeds 100 million tons, which accounts for one-third of China's total annual iron ore imports!
In other words, after Zhang Wenhao takes over all the resources and shares of Japanese companies in the world's iron ore, if he takes over all the iron ore production in Western Australia, then Dongchen alone will have enough to meet the needs of all China.
Iron ore share! All steel companies in China no longer need to go out to find the source of iron ore imports, it is enough to look for Dongchen.
Zhang Wenhao said that he was willing to take over all the production at the real-time average market price. Although it sounded very kind, at least he would not deliberately suppress the purchase price. However, after Zhang Wenhao obtained such a large share, it will be difficult for the global iron ore price to rise again.
If there is any artificial floating, when the time comes, if Brazil and Australia want to manipulate the price of iron ore, they must first get Dongchen's permission. Otherwise, with the resources in their hands, they can completely counter the price increase decision. In this case,
Although Australia had no actual losses, it lost the initiative.
One company has an annual share of more than 300 million tons of iron ore. Such a company will probably become a real giant in the iron ore industry. BHP Billiton's current annual output is just over 100 million tons. After the mining area in Western Australia,
Its output can reach a little more than 200 million tons. The annual output of Brazil's Vale has not yet exceeded 300 million tons. Zhang Wenhao holds a share of more than 300 million tons of iron ore and will inevitably become the industry leader.
However, the trump card Walter got was only 20% of the mining rights. What is a mining right? Dongchen is qualified to occupy 20% of the output of this mining area, but Dongchen needs to be responsible for the mining of these 20%. In addition to paying the mining rights to the Australian government and BHP Billiton
In addition to the cost, the mined iron ore is completely produced and sold by Dongchen. Such concessions are acceptable to the Australian government, but Zhang Wenhao wants to contract all the production as soon as he opens his mouth, which will be fatal.
Walter said awkwardly: "Mr. Zhang Wenhao, I personally am not qualified to agree to your request. Moreover, even if we are willing, we are unable to do so. BHP Billiton has signed a contract with the Australian government, and the Australian government has authorized them to mine.
They have the right to control their iron ore sales, and BHP Billiton is not a local company in Australia. 40% of its shares come from a British consortium. Even if the Australian government can agree, I don’t think the United Kingdom will agree.”
"It doesn't matter." Zhang Wenhao said: "As for BHP Billiton, they will not bear any losses, and they do not need to distribute their iron ore globally, which saves them a lot of trouble."
Walter said helplessly: "I can't guarantee this, we need to negotiate with BHP Billiton."
Zhang Wenhao smiled and said: "We don't have direct trade relations with BHP Billiton. To be honest, Dongchen has no ability to directly restrict BHP Billiton. All BHP Billiton's business has no reliance on Dongchen. It has nothing to do with Dongchen's existing business."
The business is also completely independent. If we go to BHP Billiton, we will definitely be rejected. However, if the Australian government comes forward, I believe it will be much simpler."
Walter was surprised by Zhang Wenhao's straightforwardness. The meaning of Zhang Wenhao's words was already clear. He was unwilling to talk to BHP Billiton because he did not have the ability to restrict BHP Billiton. However, he did have the ability to restrict the Australian government.
Walter felt a deep sense of powerlessness in his heart. The young man in front of him was not a businessman at all, but a devil.
Although he was extremely powerless in his heart, Walter still said: "Mr. Zhang, I think your request is really difficult to achieve. Can you think of another way to solve this problem?"
Although Zhang Wenhao spoke loudly, he still felt a little guilty. There was really no obvious and effective way to crack down on a country like Australia. Their economic pillar industries were mining, animal husbandry and tourism. The mining industry was theirs.
No matter how much you attack, it will be completely ineffective. The same goes for animal husbandry. No matter how much you attack economically, it will not affect other people's cattle and sheep happily grazing on the grassland, growing their hair and giving birth to calves.
Tourism is also hard to shake
Against such a country, Zhang Wenhao cannot do what he did against Japan and South Korea, pinching seven inches and directly making them miserable. However, Zhang Wenhao can make them fall into a long-term state of depression. Take Dongchen Automobile as an example. Dongchen refuses to export cars to Australia.
, Australia’s automobile market has basically come to a standstill. Their domestic private brands and joint venture brands are all serving Dongchen. Dongchen Electronics will also put Australia into a backward situation of computer software and hardware. Dongchen Aviation will
It will hit their aviation industry to a great extent. Although it will not have a too serious impact on Australia's own economy, it will at least make their people miserable. And Zhang Wenhao's real trump card is still brewing. If Dongchen can
Once the cancer-killing cellulase is developed, the world's dependence on Dongchen will rise to its peak.
At this time, Zhang Wenhao said: "Mr. Ambassador, I think you might as well go back and communicate with the country. If the Australian government can help Dongchen achieve this goal, I can promise the Australian government that in the future, Australia will be the same as the United States.
You can get Dongchen’s entire range of products at once, whether they are current or future products.”
Walter couldn't help but murmur in his heart, even if Dongchen offered such a condition, the Australian government might not agree to it. Iron ore is one of Australia's economic lifelines. If this lifeline falls into the hands of Zhang Wenhao, Australia itself will become passive.
, then the negative impact this may bring is too great.
At this time, Zhang Wenhao said calmly: "Mr. Ambassador, please convey a message to your government. Never use the current situation to measure Dongchen's future development. Maybe in the near future, Dongchen will have new developments."
The product is coming out, but no one is sure how important Dongchen’s new product is to the world.”
Walter nodded lightly. He did not dare to have any doubts about Dongchen's ability. Dongchen had already created so many miracles and was still creating miracles. No one knew that they would have more miracles in the future.
What new scientific research results have come out? If the Australian government clearly rejects Dongchen's conditions this time, maybe one day they will come up with a product that can make the whole world crazy. By that time, how should the Australian government face those people who have already
Citizens who are crazy about Dongchen? From the time Dongchen grew up to now, no country is willing to follow in the footsteps of Japan and South Korea.
At this time, Zhang Wenhao looked at Long Xiaoyue beside him and said with a smile: "Miss Long will buy some fixed properties for Dongchen around the world in a while. Australia may also be an option. When the time comes, you might as well let your government arrange for Long Xiaoyue
Meet the people from BHP Billiton.”
Walter hurriedly agreed and said: "As long as Miss Long confirms her itinerary, our government will definitely arrange all reception matters."
Zhang Wenhao knew that there could be no substantive results from the negotiation with Walter, and everything had to wait for the Australian government to decide, so he spoke in a concise manner: "Mr. Ambassador, I would like to ask you to take me to convey the entrustment I just made to your government.
When we meet once, we don’t need to talk too much about official matters. The food is getting cold, so let’s eat first.”
Walter also understood that Zhang Wenhao had already said what he wanted, but he was not qualified to negotiate with him, so he could only convey it on his behalf. There was no point in continuing the negotiation, so he nodded and agreed.
This meal, which Walter failed to complete, was completely tasteless.
After lunch, Walter had no need to stay any longer. After saying goodbye politely, he hurried back to the embassy. He wanted to report what Zhang Wenhao said today to the country. He had done his best, and the rest would be left to him.
The government has to make the final decision.
After Walter left, Long Xiaoyue asked: "Wen Hao, do you think it is possible for the Australian government to agree?"
Zhang Wenhao shook his head and said: "I'm not sure. If the Australian government is still as arrogant and arrogant as last time, they will definitely refuse. However, if they learn from experience and start to worry too much, they may agree."
Long Xiaoyue asked with some confusion: "You have now mastered the iron ore resources controlled by the entire Japanese consortium. Zhongyu cannot digest such a large share of iron ore, so why do you continue to fight for more?"
Share?”
"Take the initiative." Zhang Wenhao smacked his lips and said: "There are too many places that are controlled by others. Many places may not seem to be a problem now, but once something changes in the future, there will definitely be a big mess."
Speaking, Zhang Wenhao gave an example: "Take the military as an example. A large number of our more advanced fighter aircraft are imported from Russia. Once the two sides have bad relations and the other side interrupts the supply of spare parts, the entire combat effectiveness will be greatly affected. This kind of decline will
Naturally, the less leverage in the hands of others, the better.”
Long Xiaoyue nodded and couldn't help but smile: "You have obtained so much iron ore, and you will definitely have to resell it yourself. Are you planning to monopolize all the iron ore in the country?"
Zhang Wenhao waved his hand and said: "Don't dare to do this. The steel industry is a basic industry. If I monopolize the source of this industry, it will only cause trouble. If I change my mind, I will take the iron ore resources, except for the part that Zhongyu uses for myself."
In addition, the rest will be distributed by the state. In this way, the nature has completely changed. I am not a hidden danger, but a help." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to register as a member of Piaotian Literature.
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