The textbook explanation of compensation trade is that the trading party that uses goods to repay its overseas debts, science and technology, etc. The tribe of Siya has oil, but it can't be sold. Nothing becomes a dollar. For a set of 500,000 tons of oil refining equipment, the Chinese side quoted 2.5 billion US dollars. And Wahir couldn't even get $2.5 million in his hands. However, there is always a way to solve the problem, that is, to buy the equipment back with credit first. With the equipment, it is possible to produce products, and then use the products to offset the price of the company.

The method of compensation trade is no stranger to Gao Zuxing and Lin Zhenhua. At that time, many of China's imported projects adopted the method of compensation trade.

A large copper mine in Jiangnan Province, the full set of mining equipment is imported from Japan. The mined ore is then shipped to Japan to repay the equipment. Someone ever

Pessimistically assessed by the time the loan for this set of equipment is paid off in full. The mine is also free of copper.

Although Gao Zuxing is familiar with the selection of varieties or. But he was not familiar with the role that Vahir wanted him to play. As a country with a shortage of foreign exchange. In China's compensation trade,

It has always been a debtor, not a creditor. This time, however, Wahil wants China to become a creditor.

"Compensatory trade?" Gao Zuxing frowned. I'm afraid it's a little difficult. Mr. Wahil, as you know, we also have a great shortage of foreign exchange in China. ”

Lin Zhenhua glanced at Gao Zuxing and said in Chinese in a low voice. Minister Gao, I think it's feasible. ”

"Why?" Gao Zuxing asked.

"Let's provide them with equipment, and it doesn't involve foreign exchange." Lin Zhenhua reminded.

Gao Zuxing then woke up to the fact that this is China's export product. It is true that there is no foreign exchange involved, on the contrary, after the completion of the project, too much foreign exchange can be recovered. Zhaowei

Dongqi's offer just now, a set of equipment is 2.5 billion US dollars. Plus interest and so on. In the end, we almost had to recover $300 million, which is a big deal.

"Still, there's a problem." Gao Zuxing remembered something again. He said to Lin Zhenhua, "Although there is no foreign exchange involved, how can we recover the payment?" They

The product produced is a refined oil product that has to be shipped back to China from southern Sudan. The costs and risks are significant. In the north and abroad, our domestic demand for refined oil is not large.

They use refined oil to pay off debts, which doesn't mean much to us. ”

Lin Zhenhua said: "This problem is also very simple, we don't need refined oil in China, let's take it to the international market and sell it

Buyer? ”

"What you say makes sense, so there's a problem." Gao Zuxing continued, "The situation in southern Sudan is very unstable, although the Siya tribe is a large part

falls, but it's not absolutely safe. If our equipment is put into production. The tribe was attacked and even completely controlled by the government. Then we are not money

Two empty? ”

Lin Zhenhua said: "This is indeed a big problem. But wealth is in danger. If this were not the case, how could this project have ended up in our hands? I thought, I

When we go back, we will learn more about the diplomatic service. Finally, I would like to ask for the opinion of the military and hear how they assess it. If they think it's possible, it's worth the gamble. ”

Gao Zuxing pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay, after all, we are just talking about intentions and policy matters, let's go back and learn more about them." After discussing with Lin Zhenhua, Gao Zuxing turned back to Wahir and said, "Mr. Vasil, we have already discussed the issue of compensation trade. We can

to consider as a way to sub. As these projects relate to the domestic political and security situation in your country, we need to involve diplomatic and military personnel. If possible, we will send people to your tribe to conduct field trips at the right time, what do you think? ”

"Thank you very much." "We are very anxious that he will have your support, and I will report this to our tribal leaders when I return, and we welcome your delegation's visit at any time." At this point, the negotiation was over, and Wahir left his contact information, and promised to send Lin Zhenhua information about the local security situation and oil resources as soon as possible after he returned, so that Lin Zhenhua could conduct an in-depth assessment of the project.

After Vahir left, Gao Zuxing closed the door to the conference room. Solemnly asked Lin Zhenhua, "Xiaolin, can you tell me now. This project is to start construction if it is to be.

What will be your total cost? Lin Zhenhua pointed at Wei Dongqi and said, "I don't know about this. Let's talk about it, Director Wei. Wei Dongqi said embarrassedly: "Minister Gao. I have already calculated just now, a set of 500,000 tons of oil refining equipment, if I let the original factory to produce. The cost does not tend to exceed 80 million RMB. This also includes the price of sending workers to Africa to install it. ”

"It's only 80 million," Gao Zuxing counted with his fingers. "With an investment of 8,000 yuan, we can get back 2.5 billion US dollars in foreign exchange. This profit is simply too high. Kobayashi, I now understand why you are so eager to make this project happen. Lin Zhenhua said: "Minister Gao, I think more than that. I think that no matter how high the profit of this project is, it is limited after all. But if we can extend our reach into the interior of Africa through this project, then we will get more than that. I just learned from Vasil, and now the United States, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, Egypt and a number of other countries. We are all dying the affairs of the Sultan of the Ministry of Customs, and if we can discuss this project to establish a connection with the Siya tribe, we will have a say in this area in the future. It's very good

place. ”

Gao Zuxing was startled: "Xiaolin. You're dangerous. What does it mean to have a voice? Are you trying to practice colonialism in Africa? That's not a no

Things that can be done. ”

"Well," Lin Zhenhua was depressed. At that time, people were really simple, and they only thought about peaceful coexistence and non-interference in internal affairs. Do not participate in political disputes. And in fact, how can the world be so clean. Japan. None of them is a fuel-efficient lamp, and they are all cultivating spokesmen for whiteness in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Not so in China

Do. That's a fool.

"Let's take a long-term view." Lin Zhenhua was defeated. He thought. Let's wait to talk to He Haifeng about this matter after I go back, Gao Zuxing is a person of the previous generation after all. He has enough experience in foreign trade, but he is still conservative in international politics. Lin Zhenhua didn't want to debate anything with him too much at this time.

"Well, there's no rush in this matter, let's go back and study it in detail." Gao Zuxing is no longer entangled in this matter, "However, whether this project can be completed or not. All are very

Good start. It means that our high-end equipment also has the possibility of export. "Minister Gao, this 500,000 tons of oil refining equipment is an obsolete technology." Wei Dongqi reminded in recognition.

Gao Zuxing smiled: "I don't understand this, I'm engaged in foreign trade. I only think it's high-end when I have a lot of money. Good guys, 250 million for a project, a year

If we do a dozen of these projects, then we don't have to export oil at all. Do you know that our country only earns 40 billion yuan a year by exporting oil? ”

"This is the wealth of our children and grandchildren." Lin Zhenhua said sadly.

"Minister Gao, I am really fortunate that our country will one day be able to stop selling oil. We don't even pick it, we seal the oil in Daqing, and we use other people's oil."

Gao Zuxing said: "Okay, I think so too. This kind of work requires a lot of effort from you people who are engaged in industry. When will our mechanical and electrical products be able to export 200 billion. We don't need to sell oil. ”

Lin Zhenhua said to Wei Dongqi: "Old Wei. Hear no. Minister Gao has given us an early task. Let's hurry up and get the 800,000-ton B plant out. That thing

Export one set, 200 billion will come back. Just as he was talking lively, Zhu Jinwen came in with a spring breeze on his face. As soon as he came in

shouted at Gao Zuxing: "Minister Gao, a bumper harvest!" What a harvest!"

"What's wrong?" Lin Zhenhua and Wei Dongqi asked together.

Zhu Jinwen looked at Lin Zhenhua and said with a smile

"Kobayashi. This time it's all thanks to your idea. When I go back, I'll ask you for something else. A mechanical system national model worker will definitely not be able to run.

"Okay, then I'll thank Director Zhu first." Lin Zhenhua responded happily.

After making a promise to Lin Zhenhua, Zhu Jinwen turned back to Gao Zuxing and said, "Minister Gao, guess what, just this meeting. How many cooperation intentions have we discussed? ”

"How much? Is it over 100 million? Gao Zuxing said with a smile. His psychological expectations have been greatly improved now, and he knows that this time the exhibition will definitely be one

The only suspense about the result of the harvest is the quantity harvested.

Zhu Jinwen pretended to be dissatisfied. said." Minister Gao. You're so unconfident. With your senior minister sitting here, how can you fight with just 100 million? I told

You, just a moment ago, we talked about 2.4 billion. ”

"24 billion?" Rao is Gao Zuxing is mentally prepared. was still shocked by the figures reported by Zhu Jinwen, "No, you guys are just so broken copper and iron, and you actually sell it at such a good price?" ”

Zhu Jinwen laughed: "What is broken copper and broken iron. This is also the result of more than 30 years of accumulation of our mechanical system. I'll tell you. Our East of China

West, there are no other characteristics, that is, two, one is cheap, and the other is leather. Don't underestimate this leather, in the development of China, all kinds of conditions are relatively poor, people also need to choose a special leather equipment. Like that European equipment, afraid of moisture and dust

The requirements for the stability of the power grid are high, and people really can't afford to serve them. ”

Gao Zuxing said: "Great. The intention of 2.4 billion yuan can be finally realized

Half of it, it's more than a billion, it's not in vain for us to go to Lanforkford. What is particularly rare is that it fully proves that our Chinese equipment products have the ability to be exported.

It seems that we will organize more enterprises to participate in similar exhibitions to completely change the situation that we rely heavily on the export of resources to earn foreign exchange. ”