Chapter 2112 It’s hard to calm down

Wang Heping nodded slightly. Liu Fusheng's words hit the nail on the head.

The biggest headache for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the moment is the chain reaction caused by this incident. If it was before joining the WTO, my country could naturally use administrative means to regulate food prices and even prohibit foreign grain traders from purchasing food. But now, it is very difficult to do so.

Wang Weiyong sighed: "If the country does not use macroeconomic control policies to intervene in the grain market, the economy will suffer huge losses and even affect the stability of some regions."

Liu Fusheng said: "I know, and there are precedents for this kind of thing. For example, when we just joined the WTO, some chaebols abroad launched the so-called soybean war against us."

Wang Weiyong nodded and said, "The soybean war caused the country to suffer heavy losses, but it could only suffer in silence. This is simply a shame for the economics community and a disaster for tens of thousands of agricultural producers."

Liu Fusheng knew about that incident, but did not make any contribution after his rebirth, because he was a mortal after all, and when the soybean war broke out, he was not able to intervene.

It is different now. He has gained a certain status and reputation. The reason why he is willing to discuss the food war with Professor Wang and others and express his own views is that he still feels a little sad about the soybean war.

Liu Fusheng said: "I think the soybean issue has sounded the alarm for the country. Senior leaders and the economics community have also become more deeply aware of what kind of organization the WTO is and the true face of Western capital."

Wang Weiyong said: "Yes, the problem we are facing now is that we must abide by the rules when joining the WTO. The Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, etc. have all joined the discussion. We have to identify the administrative standards and the countermeasures we can use one by one."

"There is also a voice that wants to compromise with the makers of the rules of the game and fight capital with the way capital plays. They believe that only in this way can our country gain a firm foothold in the international arena, reap the biggest dividends of the WTO, and gain recognition from Western countries."

Liu Fusheng raised his eyebrows: "Is there such a person?"

Academician Li Zhaolin next to him snorted coldly: "There are countless people like this everywhere. At an internal seminar in the academic community, someone said that if you want to integrate into the world, you must respect the rules of the world and do things according to Western methods."

"Otherwise, our joining the WTO would be in vain...Listen, what kind of bullshit is this? According to Western rules, we will never get ahead. They make rules just to take advantage. What we are facing now is the food problem, which concerns the vital interests of the people. Once the food price is arbitrarily manipulated by others, the hidden dangers for our country will be too great."

The old academician was so excited that he even swore and his tone was filled with indignation.

The rest of the people were all silent, and it was obvious that they had the same idea.

Professor Wang looked at Liu Fusheng and said, "Xiao Liu, what is your opinion?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "I agree with Academician Li's point of view. Our country is a big agricultural country and a big population country. Once the bottom line of food security is not guaranteed, it will cause a devastating disaster."

"This is not a question of so-called policy or line, nor is it a question of integrity or commitment. It is a matter of life and death, so I think there is no room for discussion on this bottom line. No matter what, we cannot make the slightest concession."

"We joined the WTO because we wanted to integrate into the world economic system through this organization and bring greater benefits and profits to the country, not to allow others to manipulate our economy and even control our life and death."

"If you don't realize this, you are a fool. If you realize this and are still willing to be led by the nose, you are a traitor."

When everyone heard this, their eyes lit up slightly.

Wang Jian smiled and said, "Secretary Liu's words are very sophisticated and powerful. We have been discussing this for such a long time, and no one dared to point this out clearly."

Wang Heping also said: "Yes, Secretary Liu's words have made me look at you with new eyes. In the face of national security, the so-called rules of the game are not worth mentioning at all. The original intention of our joining the WTO was to make people live better, not to seek fame and reputation and bring more suffering to the people. This point must be made clear."

Professor Wang said with satisfaction: "We academics are all stubborn and have racked our brains to figure this out, but we still can't understand it. Xiao Liu has a big picture view. I think it is necessary to let Xiao Liu participate in the next internal discussion."

Wang Heping frowned and said, "Uncle, Secretary Liu is a government official. Logically, he cannot participate in our discussion."

Professor Wang said: "These things can be discussed. I will report to the higher-ups tomorrow and add Xiao Liu to the discussion list. As for the reasons..."

He hesitated and thought again and again, but he hadn't come up with a convincing enough reason yet.

Wang Weiyong asked from the side: "Secretary Liu, excuse me, what is your education background and major?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "I have a bachelor's degree, majoring in international trade, but I haven't put my knowledge into practice."

“International trade is great!”

Wang Weiyong smiled and said, "No wonder you can give such professional insights, it turns out you are a professional graduate!"

Professor Wang said, "What do you mean? Do you have a solution?"

Wang Weiyong said: "Our economic think tank is recruiting all kinds of talents. Although the standard for recruitment is a master's degree or above, and the major must be relevant, Secretary Liu has a bachelor's degree, plus many years of political experience, and has received many national awards. In addition, the series of economic policies he has implemented in Fuyuan, Southern Liaoning, and Chaojiang regions can all demonstrate his attainments in economics. I think that as long as these resumes are brought to the think tank for discussion, he will definitely be approved to join. Then, he can use the name of the think tank to join this discussion that concerns the vital interests of the people."

Professor Wang's eyes lit up: "Okay, that's settled then."

Liu Fusheng was a little amused. He didn't expect that these serious academic bigwigs had such a side to him. They actually gave him the green light without blushing or beating their hearts.

In fact, Liu Fusheng is not averse to this. He also hopes to do more valuable things in some aspects.

Including the time ago, when Chaojiang was engaged in economic construction, Liu Fusheng discovered while working that if you don’t have corresponding connections in the academic world, especially in the highest academic fields, no matter how good your ideas are, you will encounter many obstacles in the process of implementation.

If I can join an economic think tank and make a name for myself in it, with the support of these academic giants, it will not be so easy for people like Tang Shaoying to trip me up.