“Broader market?”

After Zhao Guoyang said this, Wang Zecheng was stunned for a moment.

However, he quickly reacted and asked Zhao Guoyang for advice: "Mr. Zhao, what market is there? Please analyze it for us!"

Facing Wang Zecheng's question, Zhao Guoyang raised his hand and gestured: "It is actually not difficult to guess. The three regions that are larger than Southeast Asia and Latin America are Europe, North America and Africa."

"Among them, North America and Europe are both economically developed regions. With the current competitiveness of our domestic products, it is too difficult to seize these two markets..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zecheng suddenly realized: "I understand, Mr. Zhao, are you talking about this market in Africa?"

Zhao Guoyang said "yes", nodded and said, "That's right, that's over there."

After a moment of quiet in the room, Xie Yiman asked first in confusion: "Mr. Zhao, there are many countries in Africa and a large population, so we all know this."

"But, Africa seems to be poor and backward countries, right? How much purchasing power can they have? Can the products we purchase from domestic companies be sold there?"

After hearing this, Zhang Yufang, Xiao Ruoyu, Zhong Yao and others also nodded subconsciously.

Obviously, the impression of poverty in Africa has been deeply imprinted in everyone's mind.

Listening to everyone's doubts, Zhao Guoyang smiled with relief and said, "Very good. Everyone can ask such a question, which proves that you have seriously thought about my suggestion!"

"But, are the African region really poor? This question is just a matter of opinion."

Zhao Guoyang opened his finger and explained: "The number of countries in Africa is one of the largest in all continents in the world, with more than 60."

"Of course, there are rich and poor among them, but they are not as poor as everyone thinks."

"For example, South Africa, everyone should have heard of it? It is the second largest economy in Africa, with a higher living standard and relatively stable economy compared to other African countries."

"South Africa's finance, law, communications, energy and transportation industries are relatively developed, with complete hardware infrastructure and stock trading markets, and gold and diamond production are the first in the world. Its deep well mining and other technologies are even leading the world..."

When Zhao Guoyang explained this, the "glasses girl" Zhong Yao echoed: "What Mr. Zhao said is that when Ruoyu and I were in Shagang Group before, Chairman Shen Zhirong took the team to South Africa for inspection. The living conditions there are indeed not worse than ours!"

Zhao Guoyang nodded to Zhongyao as encouragement.

Then, he continued to explain: "After 1989, the hierarchical division between black and white people in South Africa was banned, and its economic development speed also reached a new level."

"As far as I know, South Africans like many of our domestic products very much. Especially textiles and silk, there are good markets there."

"In addition, South Africa is also a major agricultural country, and its demand for rice transplanters and lawn machines has always been high."

Zhao Guoyang waved his hand excitedly: "The market of South Africa alone may exceed the sum of many small countries in Southeast Asia, not to mention that it is only Africa's second largest economy..."

After Zhao Guoyang said this, everyone showed surprise and suspicion.

My cousin Zhao Qian couldn't help but ask: "Zhao...Mr. Zhao, South Africa is not the richest country in Africa? I really didn't expect this."

Zhao Guoyang smiled when he heard this, and shrugged, "Xiaoqian, you have made an empiricist mistake. In fact, South Africa is not the highest in Africa in terms of total economic output and per capita GDP."

"First of all, Nigeria, a resource-rich country in West Africa, is far above South Africa."

"In addition, in terms of per capita GDP, South Africa's ranking is even lower, probably only at seven or eight."

Looking at the surprise gazes of everyone, Zhao Guoyang stretched out his hands and pressed down and said, "You don't have to be surprised. In fact, there are many small countries in Africa. Although the land area is not large, their per capita GDP is much higher than we imagined because of the abundant resources such as oil and minerals!"

"Of course, although the GDP of these small countries is high, there is still a big gap in purchasing power compared to South Africa and Nigeria."

Zhao Guoyang paused for a moment and continued, "But no matter how small the mosquito is, it is still meat."

"If our company's products can be introduced into Africa, a continent that has not yet been fully developed, it will undoubtedly be a huge success!"

Zhao Guoyang's explanation made everyone's nature suddenly aroused.

Wang Zecheng patted his chest hard and said loudly: "Mr. Zhao, you can give it to me and Xiao Xiao with full authority to open up the African market."

"Next week... no, next month, we will fly to South Africa to investigate and learn about the situation there! Once there is good news, we will report to you and Teacher Zhang immediately!"

Xie Yiman next to him heard Wang Zecheng's swearing words, couldn't help but smile and complain: "Zecheng, I don't care if you want to go to Africa. But if the sun is too dark when you come back, don't blame me for throwing you away!"

"Damn, no, Yiman." Wang Zecheng looked bitter and looked at Zhao Guoyang with help.

Seeing this pair of lovers "showing off their food" in various ways, Zhao Guoyang smiled.

He smiled and waved his hand and said, "Yiman, you've made a mistake in this matter. Many African countries, although they belong to tropical areas near the equator, are always summer, but the temperature there is not particularly high."

"The average temperature is only around 28 or 9 degrees, which is much cooler than the four major stoves in summer."

"Of course, Zecheng, you and Ruoyu don't have to rush to Africa for the time being. You two haven't even figured out the way, and you don't have friends who are familiar with each other there. If you pass by rashly, you will definitely get half the result with twice the effort..."

After listening to Zhao Guoyang's analysis, everyone nodded and said yes.

Although Wang Zecheng was unwilling to accept it, he also knew that what Zhao Guoyang said was the truth.

Although both Xiao Ruoyu speaks English well, the few people in African countries speak English after all, and most of them speak French.

It is really inappropriate to act rashly when there is no acquaintance and lack of language communication.

Just when Wang Zecheng was complaining, Zhao Guoyang pondered and said, "This matter is too urgent."

"I have an idea to see if I can find an opportunity to join our country's team to aid African brothers..."

Speaking of this, Zhao Guoyang raised his head and glanced at Wang Zecheng. Xiao Ruoyu said, "At that time, I will try to recommend Zecheng and Ruoyu to see if I can go with me in the name of representatives of private enterprises."

"Yes, why did I forget this!"

Wang Zecheng slapped his thighs heavily and said, "Mr. Zhao, your idea is really great! Our China has provided frequent assistance to African countries. With your position in the eyes of the bigwigs of the national ministries and commissions, if you want to join such a team, they will definitely be desperate!"

Wang Zecheng's words are not exaggerated at all.

When he and Xie Yiman met Zhao Guoyang by chance in the capital, they learned about the cadres of all levels who were dealing with him.

The ministers, deputy ministers of the Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Industry, and leaders of the Ministry of Railways all attach great importance to Zhao Guoyang.

In Wang Zecheng's opinion, as long as Zhao Guoyang speaks and brings himself and Xiao Ruoyu to a team that aids Africa, there will definitely be no problem.

Since we talked about the African market, Zhao Guoyang no longer concealed some of the opinions he had planned in his mind.

He took out a cigarette silently and was about to light it when he suddenly remembered that this was Zhang Yufang's dormitory, so he could only touch his chin awkwardly and put it in his top pocket.

Seeing his actions, Zhang Yufang felt sweet in her heart and immediately smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, if you want to draw, you can do it. If you are so reserved, I, as the assistant to the general manager, would be too incompetent!"

Zhao Guoyang smiled and waved his hand, and said, "It doesn't matter, I'll have some coffee."

"Ah, I'll make a cup for you now!" Zhang Yufang heard this, and quickly got up to help Zhao Guoyang make coffee.

After Zhang Yufang turned around, Zhao Guoyang spoke again: "Since everyone is looking forward to the big market in Africa, then I will discuss and discuss with you the goods that our company can export there."

As soon as Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, Wang Zecheng spoke out: "Mr. Zhao, isn't it enough to just dress up home appliances and light industrial products? What else should I discuss?"

Zhao Guoyang shook his head slowly and said, "Home appliances and light industrial products can certainly enter the African market."

"But, we have not been exposed to these two products so far, and we lack experience; in addition, it takes time to find a suitable source of goods."

"Uh, this is indeed!" After hearing Zhao Guoyang's explanation, Wang Zecheng murmured to himself.

Zhao Guoyang's eyes turned around everyone, and then said in a voice: "In my opinion, if we want to open up the huge market in Africa, the first step is to export some distinctive, confident and demanded products!"

When Zhao Guoyang said this, Xiao Ruoyu was the first to understand.

He clapped his hands hard and said, "I understand, Mr. Zhao, are you talking about the motorcycle of Siyang Group?"

"That's right!"

Zhao Guoyang smiled and nodded to Xiao Ruoyu, "Our 'Xingtai International Foreign Trade Company' and Siyang Group have formed a strategic alliance before, and are responsible for helping them sell their products to major markets around the world that the company has not yet involved."

"We agreed on Latin America in this area early in the morning. With the quality of Siyang Group's products, I think the prospects will still be very broad as long as we enter the Latin American market."
Chapter completed!