<=""></> In an environment where foreign investment continues to remain, if we can attract future people groups from neighboring countries to invest, it will be a great opportunity for those who are eager to revive the economy. For Malaysia, it is undoubtedly a tempting option. At the rate of business expansion of the Future People Group, even if we search the entire world, there probably won't be anyone left.
In order to catch up with this rocket that is advancing by leaps and bounds, Malaysia has sent a visiting team to the new country for the third time.
The person who came to visit this time was a prestigious member of Malaysia’s House of Commons and an economic development consultant for Papua Province. Although the official position of the visitor this time was not as high as the previous two times, this visitor had both the Malaysian government and the local government. double background. This also means that he has enough chips with him.
In addition, this guy's name is Yu Weida, and he is Chinese.
Chinese faces are not uncommon in Malay, but in the Malay political arena they are undoubtedly giant panda-level existences.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Jiang Chen. I have admired your name for a long time."
As soon as they met, Yu Weida, who was wearing a suit and leather shoes, warmly extended his hand and greeted Jiang Chen. After some pleasantries, at Jiang Chen's invitation, the congressman took a seat on the sofa in the reception room<="l">. The greeter came forward and poured two cups of tea for the two of them.
In accordance with the basic procedure of a diplomatic visit, he had already gone to the presidential palace to shake hands with the president of the new country. However, when facing Jiang Chen, his demeanor and movements still seemed very reserved. Obviously he had done enough homework before coming and knew that the man in front of him was the rightful owner of the new country.
"I believe Mr. Jiang already knows the purpose of my visit. Last time, Minister Finick expressed our welcome to your investment in Malaysia." After a pause, Yu Weida looked at Jiang Chen with bright eyes and said sincerely. He said quietly, "I wonder how you are thinking about it?"
"To be honest. I'm still thinking about it." Jiang Chen took a sip from the teacup, smiled, and said calmly.
Yu Weida is not discouraged either. Instead, he joked with Jiang Chen, "There is an old saying. Visiting the thatched cottage three times shows your sincerity. We have visited three times. Mr. Jiang will never let us leave empty-handed."
That's hard to say.
The Future Man Group has enjoyed a good stay in New Guinea. Both the local government and the New Guinea government have taken good care of its industry. Recently, the Port Vanimo City Government is discussing whether to approve the application of the Marine Corps of Star Circle Trading to establish an "employee signature base" in Port Vanimo. If the application is approved, Star Ring Trade will be able to obtain sufficient sources of troops from New Guinea. The yearning for the new country will definitely prompt many New Guineans to sign up.
After all, if the islanders who are not very well educated want to move to Coro Island, where the immigration threshold is gradually increasing. The only way is to join the army.
Jiang Chen looked at Yu Weida with a half-smile, "It seems that Mr. Yu knows a lot about traditional Chinese culture."
"Of course, my ancestors were Chinese businessmen. They settled in Kuala Lumpur during the Republic of China and later moved to West Papua Province." Yu Weida said with a smile.
"Then you should know that Liu Bei promised Zhuge Liang the title of prime minister." After a pause, Jiang Chen leaned forward slightly, looked at him and smiled, "Then. What can you give me?"
"Mr. Jiang, you can't just look at the benefits." Yu Weida spread his hands helplessly, "No matter what, I represent a country. I've invited you three times. Even the Apple Group, we didn't invite you. So attentive."
"What was Malaysia's GDP last year?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.
"312.7 billion U.S. dollars." Yu Weida quickly answered.
"The market value of Future Man Group is 500 billion. This is just a conservative estimate from Wall Street." This is just an estimate from Wall Street. If it were based on Jiang Chen's psychological price, this number would have to be doubled.
"Your statement is too..." After sorting out his words in his mind, Yu Weida said with a wry smile, "It's too unreasonable."
"There's nothing unreasonable to say," Jiang Chen waved his hand, sat straight and looked at the Malaysian congressman in front of him. "I'm a businessman, whether I invest or not. It depends on what you can offer me."
"We have the third largest labor market in the world, and the economy is generally good. ASEAN is currently the third power in Asia. And Malaysia is undoubtedly the first in ASEAN. If you can invest in us, we are willing to provide you with loans, land, and talents. Recruitment and a series of conveniences... ”
"But your labor costs are higher than theirs." Jiang Chen said with a smile, "Take the steel factory as an example. Counting overtime pay, workers in New Guinea only cost $750 per month including overtime pay, but you don't count overtime pay. The basic salary is above US$800.”
"It's too unfair to only discuss the average salary level. Our country's education level is one level higher than theirs." Yu Weida explained<="l">.
But Jiang Chen obviously didn't agree with him.
"Do you need education to operate a boiler? Literacy is enough." After a pause, Jiang Chen continued, "What's more, we will send at least 5 technicians to each steel plant. As long as we provide good production guidance, even if the workers receive A low level of education is completely acceptable to our group.”
Yu Weida gritted his teeth secretly. He knew that if he did not come up with some attractive proposals, he was afraid that this negotiation would not yield any results. Although the parliament and local government had already given him the lowdown before coming, it would not be very conducive to counter-offer if he took out the bargaining chip so early.
"Tax-free for one year!"
"New Guinea gave us three years."
"Then we also have three years!" Thinking of the ore order agreement between Jiang Chen and BHP Group, Yu Weida continued, "In addition, only ports in Papua Province will exempt the Future Group from iron, aluminum, nickel, and copper mines for three years. Stone import tax. As long as your investment in Malaysia exceeds US$2 billion."
Hearing this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel slightly moved.
The import tax was actually waived! In this way, the Future People Group will be able to save at least US$200 million in expenses every year! Currently, Future Man Group is aggressively expanding its business, but its liquidity is still somewhat tight. If he can save this amount of money, he will be able to allocate his budget to other more expensive projects.
However, just waiving the ore import tariff is not enough to persuade Jiang Chen. Unless they can come up with more benefits...
"You almost convinced me." Jiang Chen said.
"May I know where I am wrong?"
Seeing Jiang Chen's appetite, Yu Weida couldn't help but feel dissatisfied.
He has already provided all the benefits he can offer. If the Future People Group still sits there asking for a price and is unwilling to nod, he will not continue the negotiation.
"I admit that your conditions are very attractive, but," Jiang Chen suddenly changed the subject, "We have invested in industries with a total value of US$1.7 billion in New Guinea, and we have a follow-up investment plan of US$5 billion. If you gave up an initial investment of US$2 billion because of a policy dividend worth US$200 million, and you were sitting in my seat, would you make such an obviously loss-making choice?”
There are 5 billion more!
Yu Weida held his breath.
He didn't pay attention to the second half of Jiang Chen's sentence because his attention was completely attracted by the first half.
"What do you want?" Yu Weida murmured.
"Add one more condition to the conditions just now, a concession pass." Jiang Chen raised a finger. "All trucks and employees of Futureman Group can pass freely on the border road between Papua Province in Malaysia and New Guinea. Entry is required. Procedures and payment of duties—”
"This is impossible!" Yu Weida exclaimed.
This is impossible! This is absolutely impossible! It’s not just about tariffs, it’s also about national security! Even if the Future People Group had enough weight, it would be absolutely impossible for the Parliament to nod to such a ridiculous proposal.
But Jiang Chen didn't care so much and stretched out his hand to him with a smile.
"If possible, happy cooperation." (.)<=""><=""><="">