"A broader market?"

After Zhao Guoyang said this, Wang Zecheng was stunned for a moment.

However, he quickly reacted, and hurriedly asked Zhao Guoyang for advice: "Mr. Zhao, what market is there, you can analyze it for us!"

Faced with Wang Zecheng's question, Zhao Guoyang raised his hand and said: "This is actually not difficult to guess, larger than the Southeast Asian and Latin American markets, there are only three regions: Europe, North America and Africa. ”

"Among them, North America and Europe are economically developed regions, with the current competitiveness of our domestic products, it is too difficult to seize these two markets......

When Wang Zecheng heard this, he suddenly realized: "I understand, Mr. Zhao, are you talking about the market in Africa?"

Zhao Guoyang said "um" and nodded: "That's right, it's over there." ”

The room was quiet for a moment, and Xie Yiman took the lead in asking with some puzzlement: "Mr. Zhao, there are many countries in Africa and the population is also very large, we all know this." ”

"It's just that the African region seems to be a relatively poor and backward country, right? How much purchasing power can they have? Can the products we purchase from domestic companies sell well there?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yufang, Xiao Ruoyu, and Zhong Yao also nodded subconsciously.

Obviously, the image of poverty in Africa has been deeply imprinted in everyone's mind.

Listening to everyone's doubts, Zhao Guoyang smiled with relief: "Very good, everyone can ask such a question, which proves that you have seriously considered my suggestion!"

"It's just that the African region, is it really poor? The question is a matter of opinion between the wise and the wise. ”

Zhao Guoyang folded his fingers and explained: "The number of countries in Africa is one of the largest in the world of any continent, more than 60. ”

"Of course, there are rich and poor, but they are not as poor as everyone thinks. ”

"For example, South Africa, for example, everyone has heard of it, it is the second largest economy in Africa, its citizens have a high standard of living, and the economy is relatively stable compared to other African countries. ”

"South Africa's financial, legal, communications, energy, and transportation industries are relatively developed, with complete hardware infrastructure and stock trading markets, and the production of gold and diamonds ranks first in the world. Its deep well mining and other technologies are even in the leading position in the world......"

Zhao Guoyang explained this, and Zhong Yao, the "glasses girl", echoed: "What Mr. Zhao said is that when Ruoyu and I were in Shagang Group before, Chairman Shen Zhirong took the team to South Africa for inspection. The living conditions there are indeed not worse than ours at all!"

Zhao Guoyang nodded to Zhong Yao as a sign of encouragement.

He went on to explain: "After 1989, the hierarchy between blacks and whites in South Africa was abolished, and the speed of economic development in South Africa reached a new level. ”

"As far as I know, South Africans are very fond of a lot of our domestic products. Especially textiles and silk, there are good markets there. ”

"In addition, South Africa is also a big agricultural country, and its demand for rice transplanters and lawn mowers has always been high. ”

Zhao Guoyang waved his hand excitedly: "The market of South Africa alone may exceed the sum of many small countries in Southeast Asia, not to mention, it is only the second largest economy in Africa......

After Zhao Guoyang said this, everyone showed surprise.

Cousin Zhao Qian couldn't help but ask out loud: "Zhao ...... Mr. Zhao, South Africa is not the richest country in Africa? ”

Zhao Guoyang laughed when he heard this, he shrugged his shoulders and said, "Xiaoqian, you have made the mistake of empiricism." In fact, South Africa is not the highest country in Africa, both in terms of economic aggregate and per capita GDP. ”

"First of all, in terms of total volume, Nigeria, a major resource country in West Africa, is far above South Africa. ”

"In addition, in terms of GDP per capita, South Africa ranks even lower, probably only in the seventh or eighth position. ”

Looking at everyone's suspicious eyes, Zhao Guoyang stretched out his hands and pressed them down: "You don't have to be surprised, in fact, there are many small countries in Africa, although the land area is not large, but because of the rich resources such as oil and minerals, their per capita GDP is much higher than we imagined!"

"Of course, although these small countries have high GDPs, they still have a big gap in purchasing power compared to South Africa and Nigeria. ”

Zhao Guoyang paused for a moment and continued: "However, no matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat. ”

"If our company's products can enter the unexplored continent of Africa one step ahead of schedule, it will undoubtedly be a great success!"

Zhao Guoyang's explanation made everyone's nature suddenly stimulated.

Wang Zecheng patted his chest vigorously and said loudly: "Mr. Zhao, you will leave the task of developing the African market to me and Xiao Xiao." ”

"Next week...... No, next month, we will fly to South Africa to investigate and understand the situation there! As soon as there is good news, we will report to you and Mr. Zhang immediately!"

Next to him, Xie Yiman listened to Wang Zecheng's sworn words, and couldn't help but smile and complain: "Zecheng, I don't care if you want to go to Africa." But if you come back too tanned, don't blame me for dumping you!"

"Damn, no, Yiman. Wang Zecheng showed a bitter face and looked at Zhao Guoyang for help.

Watching this pair of little lovers "sprinkle dog food", Zhao Guoyang was stunned for a while.

He smiled and waved his hand, "Yiman, you are mistaken. Although many countries in Africa are tropical regions near the equator, the temperature there is not particularly high, although it is summer all year round. ”

"The average temperature is around 289 degrees, which is much cooler than the four major stoves in our summer here. ”

"Of course, Zecheng, you and Ruoyu don't have to rush to Africa for the time being. The two of you haven't even figured out the way yet, and you don't have any acquaintances there, so rushing over will definitely be half the effort......"

After listening to Zhao Guoyang's analysis, everyone nodded yes.

Although Wang Zecheng was unwilling, he also knew that what Zhao Guoyang said was the truth.

Although he and Xiao Ruoyu have good English skills, there are only a few English speakers in African countries, and most of them speak French.

There are no acquaintances, and there is a lack of language communication, so it is really inappropriate to act rashly.

Just when Wang Zecheng felt sorry for himself, Zhao Guoyang groaned and said: "This matter, I can't be in a hurry." ”

"I have an idea, let's see if I can find an opportunity to join a team of our country's aid to our African brothers......

Speaking of this, Zhao Guoyang raised his head, glanced at Wang Zecheng and Xiao Ruoyu and said: "When the time comes, I will try to recommend you and Ruoyu Zecheng to see if you can go with me in the name of representatives of private enterprises." ”

"yes, how did I forget about this stubble!"

Wang Zecheng slapped his thigh heavily and said, "Mr. Zhao, your idea is really good! Our Huaxia aid to African countries is very frequent, with your status in the eyes of those bigwigs in the national ministries and commissions, if you want to join such a team, they must be unwanted!"

Wang Zecheng's words are not an exaggeration at all.

When he and Xie Yiman met Zhao Guoyang in the capital before, they knew what kind of cadres he was dealing with.

The ministers and vice ministers of the Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Industry of the country, and the leaders of the Ministry of Railways, all attach great importance to Zhao Guoyang.

In Wang Zecheng's opinion, as long as Zhao Guoyang opens his mouth and takes himself and Xiao Ruoyu to join a team to aid Africa, it will definitely be no problem.

Now that he has talked about the African market, Zhao Guoyang will no longer hide some of the views he has planned.

He silently took out a cigarette and just wanted to light it, when he suddenly remembered that this was Zhang Yufang's dormitory, so he could only touch his chin awkwardly and put it in his jacket pocket.

Seeing his action, Zhang Yufang's heart was sweet, and he immediately smiled: "Mr. Zhao, if you want to smoke well, if you are really so restrained, I, the assistant to the general manager, will be too incompetent!"

Zhao Guoyang smiled and waved his hand, and said, "It doesn't matter, I'll just drink some coffee." ”

"Ah, I'm going to make you a cup!" Zhang Yufang heard this, and hurriedly got up to help Zhao Guoyang make coffee.

After Zhang Yufang turned around, Zhao Guoyang said again: "Since everyone is looking forward to the big market of Africa, then I will discuss the goods that our company can export there, and then discuss with you." ”

As soon as Zhao Guoyang's voice fell, Wang Zecheng said loudly: "Mr. Zhao, didn't you say that it is enough to take home appliances and light industrial products over? What else do you want to discuss?"

Zhao Guoyang slowly shook his head and said: "Home appliances and light industrial products, of course, can enter the African market. ”

"But firstly, we have not been exposed to these two products so far, so we are a little inexperienced, and it takes time to find the right source. ”

"Well, this is indeed it!" After listening to Zhao Guoyang's explanation, Wang Zecheng muttered to himself.

Zhao Guoyang's eyes turned around everyone, and then he said: "In my opinion, if you want to open up the huge market of Africa, the first step is to export some distinctive, sure and in-demand products!"

When Zhao Guoyang said this, Xiao Ruoyu was the first to understand.

He slapped his palms vigorously and said, "I understand, Mr. Zhao, do you mean the motorcycle of the Siyang Group?"

"That's right!"

Zhao Guoyang smiled and nodded to Xiao Ruoyu and said, "Our 'Xingtai International Foreign Trade Company' and Siyang Group have formed a strategic alliance before, and are responsible for helping them sell their products to the world's major markets that the company has not yet touched. ”

"Among them, the Latin American part, we agreed early on. With the quality of Siyang Group's products, I think as long as it enters the Latin American market, the prospects are still very broad. ”

"The African market is another big market I planned before......"