Chapter 637 Cooperation with Standard Chartered

Chapter 637 Cooperation with Standard Chartered

Chapter 637 Cooperation with Standard Chartered
The size of the electronics industry in the future will be no less than that of today's automobile, oil and even real estate industries. These huge industries were basically shared by multiple countries in the past. Even though the Middle East controls 40% of the world's oil, 6% is still outside. In addition, the benefits of various processing and transportation of oil are also shared by many countries in the world. The same is true for the automobile and real estate markets. Automobile giants such as Germany and Japan also have to invest in other countries.

Only the electronics industry is very special. As an emerging industry, it is almost monopolized by the United States. The subsequent Internet industry is even more exaggerated. Except for mainland China, the Internet of other countries in the world combined is not even a fraction of that of the United States. This is also the pioneer effect of the technology industry.

Even as a time traveler, limited by a small city like Hong Kong, even if Yang Wendong could participate in some electronic industries, it would only be a small part of it;
Hong Kong’s population and technological capabilities are too poor. Even if it has the population resources of the mainland after the reform and opening up, it will be difficult to catch up in a short period of time due to the limited education level.
Therefore, if there is a certain level of electronic industry within the Commonwealth, it will be very helpful to Yang Wendong. In order to protect its rare core industries, the UK will inevitably invest huge costs to support it, which is what Yang Wendong needs.

Even in the worst case scenario, the UK also has a considerable electronics industry, which can prevent the United States from dominating the market to a certain extent and for a certain period of time. This is something that a time traveler alone cannot do, but a time traveler who cooperates with a second-rate country may still be able to get a small piece of fat.

Thatcher thought for a moment and said, "Electronics industry? We also attach great importance to this internally, and many universities in the UK also have majors in this area."

Yang Wendong said: "I know, but I think it is still not enough, Ms. Thatcher, you can imagine that all the air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, color TVs, kitchen appliances, fans that we have now can be controlled by chips in the future; even cars are the same.

This will not only drive the development of the chip industry, but also any products related to electricity. Similarly, this may also be a major reshuffle of the global industry. Some companies that seize the opportunity are likely to defeat the old brands, similar to what Japanese companies are doing now. "

"You mean that British companies should take advantage of this opportunity to compete for the international market?" Thatcher was also a smart person, so she naturally understood what Yang Wendong meant as soon as she heard it.

Yang Wendong nodded in agreement, "Yes, but it is very difficult to do this. Many established companies are not fools. They will also embrace new technologies. The United States itself is already far ahead in this regard. Los Angeles has gathered half of the world's electronic talents.

Therefore, if the British government wants to catch up in this field, it will be very difficult, but no matter what, it has to try. As long as it does it, even if it still cannot surpass the United States in the end, it can still have some industrial advantages of its own, which is enough for the UK. "

For small countries, a few strong industries are enough. For example, some countries in Northern Europe can make a lot of money from oil, while others can make a lot of money from one or two big industries.
Population superpowers like China and the United States need sufficient industries, and even the entire industrial chain will find it difficult to reach the level of developed countries unless they go both ways.

The UK is somewhere in the middle.

Thatcher thought for a moment and said: "What you said makes sense, but although I am the Minister of Education and Science, this kind of thing cannot be decided by me alone. It needs the approval of Parliament.

Mr. Yang, I wonder if you have any more detailed suggestions, such as direct measures, for the development of the electronics industry in the UK.

“I don’t have any very direct measures.” Yang Wendong shook his head and said, “I just want to say that this matter is very important. As for industrial investment, it is better for me not to get involved in major events in the UK;
But I suggest that starting from this year, universities should increase their investment in educational resources for the electronic technology industry. No matter what we do in the future, we will need a large number of talents. Without talents, no matter how good the plan is, it will be useless. The core of Silicon Valley's development is the rich resources of Stanford University and various universities in California. "

Although he also thought that Britain was stronger in the field of science and technology, this would be of some benefit to him, as it would help his business to have a certain foundation;

But it is impossible to ask him to really work hard to think and plan for the development of Britain. He will not sit idle. The mainland can participate appropriately in the future.

Anyway, he came to Thatcher just to talk about this matter. If Thatcher could really do it, the British electronics industry would be well-developed and there would be more related talents in the future, which would also be beneficial to the development needs of Glory Electronics. If nothing succeeded, when Thatcher came to power in the future and recalled this matter, she would also know Yang Wendong's foresight for the future and would definitely pay more attention to him.

In short, no matter what you say, there will be some benefits no matter what the result is.

Thatcher didn’t think much about it and smiled: “Indeed, education is the foundation of a country’s development. Mr. Yang’s analysis is indeed very accurate;

I actually have a suggestion. Mr. Yang, why don't you immigrate to the UK? With your ability, you will definitely develop better if you come to the UK to develop. You can also formally participate in some national development proposals, which will also be beneficial to your career. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone?" "I'm not considering immigration for the time being, mainly because I don't like the climate in the UK. We Asians like to bask in the sun." Yang Wendong said with a smile.

Although this is just a very rubbish reason, it is indeed very important. After all, compared to career, health is more important. Anyway, if your career is not good, you will just earn less money, but if your health is bad, you will be uncomfortable for the rest of your life.

Many Chinese people really cannot adapt to the climate in the UK. It is called the Rain City and the Fog City, and it is no joke. The first reason is that there is less sunshine due to the climate, and the second is that the pollution is really serious, at least that is the case for now.

Thatcher smiled and said: "Immigration to the UK does not mean you need to stay in the UK for a long time. There are also many wealthy Chinese in Hong Kong who immigrated to the UK, such as Pao Yugang. You should know him."

"This is a big deal, I need to think about it seriously." Yang Wendong didn't refuse directly, since he wouldn't immigrate anyway, but there was no need to forcefully say it;
Governor Trench had asked this question more than a year ago, and he had answered in the same way. In fact, the other party knew his attitude, but many times, a face-saving measure is very important.

Thatcher did not ask any further questions and said, "Well, I hope that if Mr. Yang can obtain British citizenship, he can also join our party."

"Maybe." Yang Wendong answered perfunctorily again.

In the West, businessmen can also participate in political parties, and even in the election of presidents and prime ministers, such as the most famous golden bird in the previous life;

Even overseas consortiums like Yang Wendong have some ways to legally sponsor political parties. In short, as long as everything is legal, there is no "bribery."

In the past, Britain's military expenditure was no less than that of Russia, but the navy had more officers than warships, and the army had few people and tanks. But it was so magical that there was no corruption.
After meeting with Thatcher, Yang Wendong met with several other officials one after another. After all, the Conservative Party was not in power yet, and Thatcher was just one of the people in the British power circle. Naturally, large conglomerates needed to invest in multiple parties, but they would not invest as much as they did in Thatcher.

On March 3, Yang Wendong arrived at the headquarters of Standard Chartered Bank in London. Brian, a vice president of Standard Chartered Bank, personally greeted Yang Wendong and took Yang Wendong on a tour of the interior of Standard Chartered Bank.

"Mr. Yang, our Standard Chartered Bank now has financial businesses in more than 40 countries around the world, including Asia and South America." Brian said with a smile: "In the future, Mr. Yang, your company will also expand globally. I think there will definitely be more opportunities for cooperation between us."

Yang Wendong nodded and said, "I hope so too. Recently, I am planning to invest in several factories in the UK, involving a capital of tens of millions of pounds, so I also need to cooperate with a local bank."

As a capitalist, you should not invest without using your own money. The most correct way is to borrow money, raise funds, take out loans, etc., and use other people's money to make money yourself.
The same is true for the investment in the UK, which involves multiple factories, multiple pieces of land, a large amount of equipment, etc. The capital investment is also very large. Although Changxing Group can afford it, there is no reason for it to pay for it itself.

Another point is that external investment also requires cooperation with large external capital. On the one hand, it is to cooperate with peers or bind some local capital through the supply chain. On the other hand, it is possible to reach an alliance of interests with local large banks through financial means. At any time and in any place, the power of internal banks is very strong, which is inevitable.

As long as the debt owed is large enough, the bank will make a profit and also hope that the industry can develop normally. After all, there are very few banks that are really greedy for the borrower's industry. If they do this, the bank will be out of business in the future.

Brian immediately became interested and said with a smile, "We at Standard Chartered Bank are very willing to cooperate with Mr. Yang. We have always had very good cooperation in Hong Kong, and it must be the same in the UK or other countries."

"Okay, we can discuss it. If the conditions are right, I will consider Standard Chartered Bank." Yang Wendong was also planning to make Standard Chartered Bank a partner, otherwise he would not have come here. Then he added, "Mr. Brian, in addition to industrial investment in the UK, I am also planning to make some real estate or financial investments in the UK, and I hope Standard Chartered Bank can support me."

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