"After the price of steel in the domestic market climbed to 25oo yuan per ton, supply and demand basically reached a balance. On the one hand, some users are waiting for prices to fall, and on the other hand, various steel mills are also actively tapping production capacity and increasing output. At present, there are 45 iron and steel enterprises that have applied to the planning commissions at all levels to expand their production capacity, and the cumulative expansion plan has reached 120,000 tons. All these signs show that the reform of liberalizing steel supply and marketing has basically achieved the expected results, and the reform plan is completely feasible. ”

In the small conference room of the State Planning Commission, Wang Hongsheng held a teaching whip and pointed to the slides on the big screen to introduce the situation to a room of people.

Sitting below, there were several directors and deputy directors of the Planning Commission, several cadres of the Price Department, and some officials from other relevant ministries and commissions, the most inconspicuous but also the most special, were Qin Hai and Xiao Weihao, the latter was even more conspicuous than Qin Hai.

"Hongsheng, tell me about the new situation that has emerged recently." The senior director of the Planning Commission said below.

"Okay." Wang Hongsheng nodded, changed a slide, and then said to everyone: "What I said just now is the situation of the previous week. Since the beginning of this Monday, there have been some bad tendencies in the market, first some people deliberately spread rumors in the market that the price of steel is going to rise sharply, and then there was an obvious phenomenon of speculation in the market, and the price was fried from 25oo yuan to about 28oo yuan in three days, which caused a certain panic in the market.

There are many local material departments have asked us to verify whether the country has the intention to further increase the price of steel, and some units that were not in a hurry to purchase steel have also purchased in advance because of concerns about the further rise in steel prices, which has further exacerbated the contradiction between supply and demand in the market and brought a greater spine of growth. ”

"Who is spreading such rumors, have you found out?" The chief director asked in a deep voice. This happens. As the person in charge of a department of the State Planning Commission, he was naturally extremely annoyed, but this incident was expected by the Planning Commission, so he was able to calm down and not panic.

A deputy director of the Price Department stood up and replied, "We have done some preliminary investigations according to Director Wang's arrangement. It was found that some private trading companies in China were spreading these rumors, and it was also these companies that had recently speculated in the market. …… Several of these companies are registered with us. ”

"Oh......" The director replied lightly and did not follow. The "registered number" mentioned by the deputy director means that the Planning Commission has long been eyeing these companies, and the senior director is well aware of the background of these companies, so there is no need to say more on this occasion.

"How much money do they have?" The director asked the next question, he needed his subordinates to help assess the energy of these companies. See how far they can toss the whole market.

"We don't know much about the financial situation of these companies, especially since they have also obtained a large number of loans from some local banks, and it is difficult for us to grasp these circumstances for a while. According to our estimates, the funds they can use are between 2oo00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 ”

"1ooo 10,000 tons." The chief director repeated, then turned to Wang Hongsheng and said, "Hongsheng." Will our reserves be able to fill the gap of 1oo0,000 tons? ”

"Absolutely." Wang Hongsheng replied affirmatively, "For the question of speculation by these domestic trading companies. We have long been prepared, and several large domestic iron and steel enterprises, especially Comrade Qin Hai's Daqin Group, have reserved a part of spot steel in accordance with the arrangement of the Planning Commission, which can be put on the market at the right time to stabilize prices. But ......"

"How. Do you have any concerns? The director heard Wang Hongsheng's hesitation and couldn't help but ask in surprise.

Wang Hongsheng said: "This time the situation is more complicated, and some situations are beyond our expectations. I would like to ask Director Xiao to tell you about this problem. ”

Speaking of this, he gestured with his hand to Xiao Weihao, who was sitting in the corner. Everyone seemed to have seen this unfamiliar face, so they all turned their eyes to Xiao Weihao.

Xiao Weihao stood up with a smile, bowed slightly to everyone as a sign of greetings, and then said loudly: "Leaders, let me introduce myself first, my name is Xiao Weihao, I am engaged in national economic security work, and I am not in the same system as everyone, but the goal of the work is the same. ”

"Oh......" Everyone immediately understood Xiao Weihao's identity, and while they were relieved, they chuckled in their hearts again, could it be that this time the matter still involves the field of national security? Otherwise, how could Wang Hongsheng let an official of the security system appear here?

"Here's the thing......" Xiao Weihao's words answered everyone's questions, he said: "According to the information we have, there are several foreign funds specializing in transnational speculation business that have also set their sights on the opportunity of our reform of the means of production, trying to grab huge profits from it. Among them, the most critical fund is the internationally notorious meson fund, the financial turmoil in several South American countries in the past few years are related to the speculation of the meson fund, and this time, they are targeting China. ”

"International funds?" Another deputy director of the Planning Commission frowned and said, "Why are they eyeing China?" Also, isn't our country's foreign exchange exchange regulated, how can they enter China? ”

"Our regulation is also limited." An official from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange replied with a wry smile, "There are many ways for international investors to circumvent supervision, and they can enter China under the guò guò foreign enterprises under the guise of investment; It is also possible to collude with some domestic trading companies to transfer money to the accounts of these trading companies by selling at a low price and buying at a high price. In addition, there are a number of underground banks along the southeast coast, and the scale of foreign exchange that flows in and out of them every year is so large that even we cannot figure it out. ”

"This is a dereliction of duty." The senior director of the Planning Commission said half-jokingly.

The official from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said: "We have limited manpower, and it is impossible to manage everything. In addition, some local governments have opened the door to foreign-funded enterprises out of the need to attract investment, and we know that there are violations of the law, but we cannot control them. As you all know, aren't we talking about market regulation now, and our power is also limited. ”

"Haha, understand, understand, the power of our Planning Commission has also been greatly reduced." The director had no intention of asking other departments about the guilt, but when he heard the other party's explanation, he hurriedly said haha and didn't delve into it anymore.

Xiao Weihao waited for this episode to end, and then said: "As far as we know, the entry of the Jie Zi Fund into China this time is inseparable from a trading company called Zhenjiang Industrial, and we have already grasped the contact between the two sides, but considering that their behavior did not violate the criminal law, we cannot take any measures against them for a while." ”

"How much money is the fund ready to use to speculate on the steel market?" The Great Director's tone became stern. At that time, the size of China's economy was too small compared to the world economy, and the involvement of international travel capital was not a trivial matter, let alone a predator such as the Meson Fund.

Xiao Weihao said: "The meson fund sent a financier named Pittston to be responsible for this operation, we know the situation of Pittston, he is a very experienced trader on Wall Street, and he is also one of the most important traders of the meson fund. The meson fund sent him out of the game, which should be the intention of ambition and success. In our analysis, the fund will be able to use at least $1oo million to operate this matter. ”

"$1oo billion!"

Everyone present, except for Qin Hai, Wang Hongsheng and other people who had already known in advance, were all shocked. You know, at that time, China's foreign exchange reserves were only more than 2oo US dollars, and the meson fund, as a private fund, was able to use 1oo US dollars to speculate on China's steel market, what will it mean?

"1oo billion US dollars, converted into RMB, is more than 5oo000000000000000000000000000000000 According to the current steel price of 28oo yuan per ton, nearly 2ooo tons of steel can be hoarded, which is far beyond the limit of our existing reserves. If these funds are invested in the steel market, it will inevitably lead to a sharp rise in steel prices and lead to panic buying. Wang Hongsheng calmly revealed the possible consequences to everyone.

"This is absolutely not allowed!" The director said categorically, "If this happens, it means that the reform of our steel supply and marketing system has completely failed, and none of us can afford this responsibility." Hongsheng, I ask you to nip this possibility in the bud, and absolutely not let international tourist capital and domestic illegal profiteers fish in troubled waters. ”

Wang Hongsheng replied solemnly: "Director, don't worry, we will never let this happen." ”

"Okay, I am here today, and I formally authorize you to take full responsibility for this work, and if you need the cooperation of the committee or other ministries and commissions, you can put it forward, and our planning committee will give you the greatest support. And also...... Comrade Qin Hai! When the chief said this, he turned his gaze to Qin Hai.

"I'm here!" Qin Hai hurriedly stood up.

The big director said: "Listening to Hongsheng, your Daqin Group has made full preparations this time and is willing to solve problems for the country. Now that we are faced with this new situation, I hope that you will continue to support the country. If your enterprise has any difficulties, you can also raise them with the Planning Commission, and as long as we can do it, we will do it for you. As long as this battle is won, I will take credit for your group. ”

At this time, how could Qin Hai not know what to say. He puffed up his chest and replied with righteousness, "Thank you, Director." Director, please rest assured, the country's affairs are our company's affairs. Even if our Daqin Group smashes the pot and sells iron, it will not let the Americans make a penny cheap from our China. (To be continued......)

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