Fang Zhicheng coughed lightly and said slowly: "I didn't plan to attend this meeting."
When these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked. No one expected Fang Zhicheng to tell the truth.
Fang Zhicheng touched the teacup with his fingers and continued, "The main reason for not attending is that this meeting is meaningless. Why is it meaningless? It's because the foreign businessmen have not yet positioned themselves correctly."
"I admit that many years ago, China was poor and needed foreign capital and technology support, but now, China has become a global top economic complex. So in the process of policy research, we need to focus on ourselves, not you. You may feel uncomfortable listening to what I say."
"But it turns out that in the past few years, China has suffered heavy resource losses due to the blind introduction of a large amount of international capital. For example, many foreign investors have enjoyed a large number of preferential policies and made a lot of money in the name of Sino-foreign joint ventures. However, when they found that labor costs were rising, they resolutely gave up on China."
"We don't need such companies. If you are a company that only shares profits but doesn't know how to give back, we don't welcome you."
After saying this, Fang Zhicheng turned away.
Zheng Shufen, who was hiding among the foreign businessmen, looked confused and said to herself, "He is going to expose the truth."
Chapter 1049: Flapping the Butterfly's Wings
As the person in charge of an important position in a core national ministry, he would never make such strong remarks in public. Fang Zhicheng's remarks had crossed the bottom line.
Fang Zhicheng was telling the truth. The foreign businessmen entering China now all come with the purpose of making money. They seem to have provided impetus for China's economic prosperity, but the selfishness and arrogance of foreign businessmen are deeply rooted in their bones, and they think that this is the freedom they deserve.
Today's foreign business meeting is ostensibly to address the actual needs of foreign businessmen, but in essence, isn't it a union of foreign businessmen trying to challenge and bargain with the Chinese government
In general, speeches are prepared in advance for meetings with foreign businessmen, but the organizers knew Fang Zhicheng's habits, so the speech was prepared in a relatively simple manner. Fang Zhicheng just glanced at it and pushed it aside, mainly interacting with foreign representatives in an open-ended speech.
"Director Rong, what's going on?" The foreign representatives surrounded Rong Kangjian. They had never encountered such cold treatment before and were thrown directly into their seats by high-ranking officials of the Chinese government.
Rong Kangjian coughed, not knowing how to smooth things over, and said, "Some unexpected events did occur at today's foreign business meeting. We will hold a press conference later to explain the causes and consequences."
"You are too arrogant. Aren't you afraid that we will withdraw our investment?" a French foreign businessman said angrily. "I have worked in China for so many years, but this is the first time I have been humiliated like this."
Rong Kangjian's scalp tingled. The secretary and security guards had come over and formed a human wall in front of Rong Kangjian, separating Rong Kangjian from the foreign representatives.
Rong Kangjian was roaring angrily in his heart, "You arrogant Fang Zhicheng, I will file a complaint later and let the disciplinary inspection department hold you accountable for dereliction of duty."
This is the first time that Rong Kangjian has felt so embarrassed in all his years of work. At the same time, Fang Zhicheng is also the first person with such a personality. He has said such fierce words in public and has no concept of the country and the collective at all. How can such a person hold an important position? He should be eliminated directly.
After leaving Donghua Hotel, Rong Kangjian called his boss and said, "Minister Zhao, there is something I need to inform you of. There will be a mistake among foreign businessmen today because a director of the National Development and Reform Commission made provocative remarks. I am afraid it will cause a huge impact and involve diplomacy. So please coordinate quickly and see how to deal with it later."
After saying this, Rong Kangjian recounted what happened at the venue with some exaggeration.
Minister Zhao frowned and asked in confusion: "NDRC? Who is the director general attending the meeting?"
"Fang Zhicheng is a young cadre. Alas, the country has been training young people in recent years, but it still has to use experienced old people in core positions. Otherwise, such problems would not have arisen." Rong Kangjian said in a serious tone.
"I will arrange someone to take over this matter." Minister Zhao hung up Rong Kangjian and smiled helplessly. After thinking for a while, he called Bu Yiren.
"Old Zhao, what's the matter?" Bu Yiren was attending a joint meeting of ministries and commissions convened by the State Council. The participants were all cadres at or above the ministerial level, as well as the top leaders of some major provinces.
Zhao Guoyi smiled helplessly and said, "Fang Zhicheng is causing trouble again."
Bu Yiren was slightly startled, then laughed and said, "Zhicheng has only been in Yanjing for a short time. If he has not done anything, wouldn't it be abnormal? What is going on? If it is a small matter, just help him deal with it."
Zhao Guoyi paused and said, "Today, there was a foreign business meeting in the embassy district to discuss the formulation of foreign investment policies. Fang Zhicheng stated on the spot that some foreign businessmen had no sense of social responsibility, and then left directly."
Bu Yiren pondered for a moment, sighed, and said, "We watched Zhicheng grow up. Do you think he has no reason to do such a thing?"
Zhao Guoyi touched his chin and suddenly asked, "Is there a change in the international situation?"
Bu Yiren said softly, "A fishing boat was sunk in the South China Sea yesterday. The ministry held a meeting today to deal with this matter."
Zhao Guoyi asked: "Is the loss serious?"
Bu Yiren sighed sadly, "Nearly a hundred compatriots were killed, and no one survived."
This news is still under tight control. It involves diplomatic issues and is quite sensitive. A single stone can cause a thousand ripples, so it is usually decided and countermeasures are discussed at the top level.
Zhao Guoyi sighed angrily and said angrily: "It's so abominable! Who is behind this?"
Bu Yiren's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he said in a deep voice: "On the surface, it is a small country in Asia, but if there is no one to support them behind the scenes, how can they have the courage to challenge the national prestige of China?"
Zhao Guoyi pondered for a moment. As he was in a high position, he was able to see the overall situation. He sighed and said, "It seems to be related to TTP."
TTP, whose full name is the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, is also known as Economic NATO. It was initiated by New Zealand, Singapore, Chile and Brunei, four members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference. It was originally named the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area and aims to promote trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region.
However, there is no presence of China in this organization, mainly because China did not apply to participate in the TPP negotiations.
The United States and other countries have mixed feelings about China. On the one hand, they hope that China can join this organization, but on the other hand, they do not want China to disrupt the original internal structure. War and economy are inseparable. The attack on fishermen in the South China Sea is related to the TTP organization that will be finalized at the end of the year.
China is not willing to join TTP, but is organizing an application to join APEC, which is even more intriguing.
TTP and APEC, the two organizations have many overlapping member countries. Why is there another organization when there is one? It is obvious that China is supporting the latter organization to target the economic NATO.
Some NATO member states have developed a psychological imbalance in the economy, which is why fishermen in the South China Sea were attacked.
Use war to put pressure on China, force China to bow its head, recognize its position in the Asia-Pacific region, and at the same time remain open in economic strategy.
The timing of the foreign business meeting was also so coincidental. The meeting was finalized a month ago, and someone behind the scenes could manipulate the development and changes of the script.