Chapter 399 Let’s talk about cultural exchanges
As State Secretary, Lempey must be eloquent. After arriving at the State Guesthouse, he immediately arranged for refreshments to be served.
Rong Guang went straight to the point. He smiled and said: "Your Excellency Secretary, I am just a young man, not a businessman. Thank you for your warm hospitality, let me tell you what I think?"
With such a grand gesture, Lempe must want to get to know Rong Guang's true identity. No matter how small a country is, it is still a country. Don't cause any misunderstandings, otherwise it will become an international joke.
"You're welcome, just call me Lempe. If it doesn't offend, I'll also call you Rong? We are communicating privately here, just like chatting between friends."
Amidst laughter, Rong Guang said: "Lempe, I wonder if you have read my works? In my works, I pay more attention to the gap between rich and poor. But I admit that my thinking is not mature at all, and I only find problems.
But I couldn't find any solution at all. For this reason, I was quite distressed and even temporarily withdrew from participating in the film festival. I hope that as I grow older, my thoughts will slowly mature."
"Sorry, Rong, you are too modest." Lempe complimented, "This is the ultimate philosophical question. How many thinkers have thought about it all their lives, but they are at a loss."
"Yes! Then I thought, no matter what thoughts, do it first and see. If there is really a problem, then find a way to solve it while doing things." Rong Guang sipped the black tea, "Actually, the source of my ideas
Based on the story of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius - Zigong redeemed people..."
Rong Guang briefly introduced the story of Zigong's redemption.
Lempe mused: "This is a great philosopher!"
"Yes. It is impossible to completely solve the gap between rich and poor. At least it is impossible in the foreseeable future. But we can lift the poor out of poverty and allow them to have a sufficiently secure and dignified life. I will take this as my starting point.
I started thinking about this issue. I found that there are basically three ways to deal with poverty: material and financial assistance, charity work, and celebrity appeals.”
"Indeed." Lempe nodded, and what Rongguang said was the truth.
Rong Guang smiled slightly: "But there is a big problem here. We just rely on those people with high moral character and fail to mobilize the power of the whole society. So the way I think of is - common prosperity!"
"Common prosperity?"
"That's it. You have to be able to make money first. If you can make money, many people will invest in this area, this country, and help overall economic development."
Lempe smiled: "To be honest with you, Rong. Your investment is very important, and we also believe in your international influence. Our government will give you the most favorable policies, and there are business opportunities everywhere in Africa. We welcome you."
Get rich!"
"No, no, Lempe, you have forgotten one thing. This is not a pure business investment, but a plan for mutual prosperity."
"Oh? Sorry, I'm all ears." Lempe was a little confused.
"Lempe, I just said the first point, we need to be able to be prosperous together. Now comes the second point. I only do what you need most. At present, it is basically in the agricultural related fields. I will never touch the mines.
, energy, telecommunications, even wildlife trade and other related fields, although it is more profitable, but I personally have no interest in it. Of course, if your country has actual needs, I can recommend to you reputable and powerful companies in China to compete fairly
.Also, in addition to the agricultural field, if you have urgently needed projects in your country, if I can do it, you can come to me to discuss it."
Lempe was shocked. To be honest, when African countries are attracting foreign investment, these fields can be sold for...a mere bargain. I didn't expect Rong Guang to be willing to chew hard bones?
Lempe couldn't help but be in awe, and his attitude became much more serious.
Rong Guang continued: "The third point is that I will adopt the cooperative model to promote common prosperity for surrounding farmers. Generally speaking, the share of purchased agricultural products will not be less than 70%. And I will help farmers in the cooperative learn modern agricultural and animal husbandry technologies.
It needs to be explained here that if the ratio is too low, it is not good and it will not have a demonstration effect. If the ratio is too high, it is not good and it will not achieve the purpose of common prosperity. And through the affiliated agricultural technical schools, more students in your country can learn
to modern agricultural and animal husbandry technology.”
"The fourth point is the land issue. We in China also have a history of being oppressed by Western colonists, so we understand the concerns of people from all countries and take into account the sensitive issue of land. In principle, we only develop wasteland and will not occupy existing cultivated land and pastures.
.After a certain period of time, we will gradually reduce the amount of cultivated land we own, and welcome your government or farmers to redeem it at a very favorable price."
"Fifth point, generally speaking, as long as no special circumstances occur, the money earned in your country will continue to be invested in your country. This is a long-term common prosperity plan. I personally will not care about a certain project.
The gains and losses. Maybe the investment is in the development of other wasteland, maybe in other agricultural projects, maybe in industrial and commercial projects that your country needs. It will depend on the actual situation then!"
"Last point, we only do development and production. Except for the export part, for the purchase and sale of any agricultural products in your country, we only deal with companies designated by your government. Absolutely not externally!"
Hearing the last point, Lempe was stunned for a moment, and then felt ecstatic.
If what Rong Guang said before is just a feeling of respect for their country, then the last sentence is true respect. Oral respect and actual respect are completely different, which requires a lot of benefits!
Imagine that all orders and sales go through a designated company? Then the officials who handle it...? They should all understand it, right? And it sounds good to the outside world - protecting the interests of the citizens of the country!
Lempe's attitude completely changed and became like a spring breeze.
Rong Guang smiled and waved his hand: "Lempe, you are an official, and I am just a movie maker. We don't need both of us for business matters. Let's just set the principles and let my subordinates talk about the rest!"
Lun Pei smiled cheerfully: "That's it, Rong. Let's talk about cultural exchanges! Your schedule will be arranged like this. The head of our country will receive you tomorrow..."
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In this way, in just twenty days, Rong Guang visited seven African countries and was warmly welcomed by black girls everywhere. He also received two chieftains, three honorary doctorates, and a large number of various medals.
In addition, there are also various African souvenirs as gifts, almost two standard containers. It is truly a full load.
Chapter completed!