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Ouyang Zhenhua's rhetorical question was too strict, serious and direct, Lawrence was a little stunned for a moment, he did not immediately answer Ouyang Zhenhua's words, but looked at Jeffrey Nash, asking a person with great political ambitions to say that cooperation with foreign businessmen is a bit difficult to say.

Lawrence could not mind saying something pleatic in a light-hearted, slightly joking tone, but now that he is straightforwardly active, it is actually equivalent to being in a passive situation in bargaining in the future.

"Mr. Lawrence, we can sit together and drink and chat, this is a kind of fate, but also a new opportunity, we have no interests before this, so I think we can still trust each other, no matter whether we can cooperate, or what kind of cooperation, I hope we can become friends, just like we have become friends with Mr. Nash", Chen Kangjie saw that Lawrence hesitated a little, leaned forward slightly, and said calmly, which can be regarded as encouraging him.

"Mr Nash has introduced me to you, and it seems to me that you are indeed trusted friends,,,,,, and I would like to know what you would like to get if we were to help Mr Nash become Premier of Western Australia. Lawrence didn't talk about himself, but first used Jeffrey Nash as an introduction.

In fact, Jeffrey Nash has already told Lawrence about the content of his cooperation with Chen Kangjie, which is why Lawrence feels very promising and is willing to form an alliance with Jeffrey Nash, but after all, it is Jeffrey Nash's family, and it is still necessary to listen to the thoughts and opinions of the other participant.

"The copper resources on both sides of the Ashburton River, and at the current market price, we don't ask him to make any concessions in principle, our investment is still cash, so that Western Australia can really get opportunities and substantial improvement in economic level, it's as simple as that, I think it's very fair," Ouyang Zhenhua said.

Such conditions can really be called fair, not only to help others, but also not to let others have psychological burden and take risks, in fact, this is a meeting point, this point is needed by both sides, as exactly the same goal, then the probability of reaching a consensus is almost 100%.

"That's at least $40 billion, which is indeed a very rare opportunity for Western Australia, the state's economic level will go to a big level, and at the same time, it can provide tens of thousands of jobs and the state treasury will increase by $10 billion, the benefits are really obvious, you are going to be completely self-proprieted. Lawrence, as a former secretary of the Treasury, is no stranger to these economic figures.

"If we can sole proprietorship, of course it is best, if not, we are also very willing to accept the conditions of joint venture mining", this is the strategy set by Chen Kangjie before he came, so Ouyang Zhenhua can answer directly.

"Sole proprietorship, that's basically impossible, this plan wants to get the approval of the regulators, it's very slim, such a large piece of resources, how can foreign companies operate exclusively, whether from an economic point of view or from a political point of view, it is not advisable, joint ventures are the best way, the interests are evenly distributed, and it is better if you can't control it yet, and it is much easier to say that it is controlled by a fully localized enterprise", Lawrence said from a higher level of professionalism.

"Wondering, then why would Richard Cotter be willing to let the Japanese take control. Ouyang Zhenhua was curious.

"It's basically unlikely that he would do that, don't forget it, they didn't sign any contracts between them, no matter how you get the information, it's a fact that doesn't exist, besides, Kurt is friends with Sean of the Labor Party, and Sean is the current chairman of the International Investment Approval Board, which is something you don't have", Lawrence said of his reasoning, and it was clear that he was familiar with Richard Cotter's network.

"Hehe, thank you Mr. Lawrence for your advice, it makes sense, it seems that we really can't be a sole proprietorship, nor can we have a controlling stake, I think, these are negotiable, the key is that it can bring tangible benefits to us and our partners, as long as the partners can cooperate", Chen Kangjie said from the side.

"This is not a problem, there are many completely local mineral resource companies, but only BHP Billiton Ltd. (BhpBi11iton Ltd. - Brokenhi11proprietaryBi11iton Ltd.), Mr. Lawrence can be involved in such a large project", Nash spoke at this time.

"BHP Billiton's chairman, Ander, and I both graduated from the University of Sydney in 1961 with a degree in law, and he was a very nice guy and very easy to get along with, and I could introduce you to you when I had the chance," Lawrence said.

This reason is also an important reason why Jeffrey Nash wants to seek cooperation with Lawrence, he himself also knows that it is completely impossible for a wholly foreign-owned project of this size, but he does not have good resources in this area, Kurt can find Rio Tinto, he can only find another way, and constantly exclude, only BHP Billiton is left, he can't say anything about this company, but Lawrence can.

Ouyang Zhenhua pinched his chin with his right hand and pondered for a while, then raised his head and said: "This can be possible, but the shares can't be too demanding, at least we should have forty-nine percent of the shares."

"I can't make a decision for them when the time comes, and I can't make a decision for them," Lawrence said as a matter of course.

"Gentlemen, I don't think there is any problem with this kind of cooperation, but I am worried about whether BHP Billiton will be able to come up with such a large amount of money. Chen Kangjie asked at a critical time.

If calculated according to the market price, BHP Billiton needs to contribute at least 20 billion US dollars, which is a large amount, although this company is very powerful, but such a huge investment, Chen Kangjie has to have doubts.

"It seems that there is no need to worry too much, the federal government should provide support, 20 billion dollars, you should have no problem. Just now, Chen Kangjie was worried about others, and now it is the turn of others to worry about him.

"We can all contribute to the sole proprietorship, not to mention that it has been reduced by more than half, in terms of fame, we are unknown, but we have a variety of sources of funds", Ouyang Zhenhua said disdainfully.

Isn't it just $20 billion, if they want to, $200 billion can afford it, the key is to see if there is so much space to accommodate so much money.

"Your funds will not be invested by the government. Hearing that the other party was so strong, Lawrence couldn't help but ask cautiously.

Western countries, regardless of their attitude towards China, seem to be taboo to cooperate with China's state-owned capital, if it is only trade and commodity exchanges, then it is better, if it involves heavy economic cooperation and military and high technology, it will cause unnecessary worry.

It is not difficult to predict that this is what the Americans mean, and almost all Western countries have close relations with the United States, and the United States is the country that does not want China to rise in their hearts, and they are worried that this country with the most potential to compete with it will become so powerful that it will threaten its global influence and actual interests.

This is very understandable, private capital is not subject to the government, it is an economic behavior in a natural state, but state-owned capital is different, it is easy to be transformed into political behavior, even if our government has repeatedly said that there will be no such situation, and then the West is still very jealous and guarded, of course, Chen Kangjie does not oppose the role of the economy to improve the country's political influence, which is basically a common practice in countries all over the world, but some countries have done a good job, and some countries are more superficial, but for Chen Kangjie, now is not the time to adopt that modelOur economy is not strong enough to compete with the United States, so it is easy for other countries to make a choice between China and the United States, and it is this that Chen Kangjie has been keeping a distance from the government and the military as much as possible in terms of surface operations, and only in this way can we reduce more unprovoked obstacles in the strategy of going out.

"The government's investment, no, no, no, there is no dime relationship, we are a completely market-oriented investment company, only responsible for investors, our business activities are completely autonomous and free, Hong Kong is a free city, the financial market is very good, there is no shortage of funds, besides, we are not interested in politics", Ouyang Zhenhua clarified.

"That's good", Lawrence breathed a sigh of relief, he may not be relieved because Ouyang Zhenhua and they can get so much money, Chen Kangjie thinks that he is more likely to be relieved because they are not interested in politics.

"We only come for the pursuit of economic interests, we are out-and-out businessmen", Ouyang Zhenhua once again gave Lawrence a reassurance.

"So I want to know what you want ,,,,,, if you help me become prime minister. After Ouyang Zhenhua finished replenishing, Lawrence bit his lip and said with determination.

"Help you become Prime Minister. Ouyang Zhenhua was surprised, this is completely straightforward, and it has nothing to do with Chen Kangjie.

Just now I said that I am not interested in politics, but now the other party has made such a request, and I have not discussed the possibility with Chen Kangjie in this regard before, it is strange that Ouyang Zhenhua can not be surprised, even if they do not have a rude request, to help others become the brain of a country, this is not deeply involved in politics, so what is called deep.

"Yes, help me become the prime minister, you have this strength", Ouyang Zhenhua's surprise Lawrence was very satisfied.