Chapter 2900 Advantages of being assigned to Africa

The next day, there will be a symposium.

It is estimated that the morning's answering questions should be over.

There are no Japanese maids at home here in China, so Aunt Xue and Ning Yaxian mainly come to Zhou Buqi's daily life. Now that Wang Yanan and Chen Yan have also moved here, they also have such errands.

Especially Wang Yanan.

As Wang Yihuan became favored, her status naturally increased.

After walking out of the living room and going to the entrance to the entrance, Wang Yanan knelt at his feet and gently moved him from the floor to the black leather shoes he wore when going out.

This performance is much better than Aunt Xue.

Zhou Buqi asked casually: "How is Huanhuan? If the pain is still severe, go to the hospital if it doesn't work. If the inflammation is serious, don't cause other diseases."

"I took anti-inflammatory medicine last night, and I'm much better this morning." Wang Yanan changed his leather shoes, stood up and simply arranged his suit for him, and said with a chuckle, "Don't worry, sir, I have experience this time." Yeah, I have to keep an eye on her when Tongtong celebrates her coming-of-age ceremony next time.”

Zhou Buqi nodded, quite satisfied, "When will your period end?"

Wang Yanan pursed her lips and said, "There are still two or three days."

Zhou Buqi said: "When it's over, come to me. I'll find a chance to visit you alone as a reward for you."

"Thank you, Master." Wang Yanan's spirit seemed to be excited all of a sudden, his eyes were shining with joy, and the smile at the corner of his mouth was blooming like spring flowers, revealing a kind of joy that radiated from the inside out, and he jumped into Zhou Bu's eyes. In Qi's arms, she hooked her arms around his neck and said with a hint of coquettishness, "Master, except when you first adopted me, you have never favored me alone."

Zhou Buqi patted her on the back and said, "Our family's situation is quite complicated, you have to learn to understand it."

Wang Yanan is no longer a little girl. She has long passed the stage of being carefree and spoiled. She said gently and tenderly: "Master, I can understand your difficulties. As long as I have the opportunity to be close to you, I will be happy no matter what." "

After leaving home, Zhou Buqi went directly to the ministry.

This is an official meeting, and it's not good to have a delicate and glamorous female secretary by your side. Not to mention, during the meeting yesterday, he saw some bosses passing by with beautiful female secretaries. They wanted to show off more and show off more, looking like rich people.

Without a secretary, he would have to make appointments by himself.

"Hey, hello, Mr. Zhou, I'm Zhou Buqi... Hehe, you're welcome... I'm on my way to the ministry... Come over if you have time, let's chat? I want to ask you some tips on how to do business... Then you are too polite, you are a senior, I have to pay tribute to you! Hmm... Okay, see you later!"

Zhou Buqi made an appointment with Zhou Huajin, the big boss of Hisense, by pretending to be false.

Hisense is a state-owned enterprise.

However, mixed ownership reform has also been carried out in recent years.

There are two main strategies for the market-oriented restructuring of state-owned enterprises, one is the Lenovo model and the other is the Haier model. The Haier model is too complicated. Most of the restructurings are based on the Lenovo model, and the routines adopted are similar. They rely on overseas markets and use earning foreign exchange as bait to obtain permission for restructuring.

Moreover, times have changed, and it is not as harsh as when Lenovo broke through.

Mr. Liu secured 25% of the equity for the management team back then, which really cost him half his life and created a legacy of disrepute that lasted for decades. There is always a huge risk in being the first to stand up and avoid landmines, and business innovation is also innovation.

It is much easier for later followers, and the way of handling can be more clever. In particular, the case of Jianlibao, which quickly went from peak to bankruptcy after its application for restructuring was rejected, can be said to have shocked the country and finally made some people understand the power of human nature and marketization.

Since then, things have been relatively relaxed. Whether it is Hisense, TCL, or Gree, they have successfully completed the restructuring and basically caused no waves in society.

The management led by Mr. Zhou Huajin even obtained nearly 40% of Hisense’s shares.

This is also due to Hisense’s excellent results in overseas markets.

Hisense is the world's second-largest TV manufacturer, behind Samsung.

However, in the African market, Hisense TV is leading the way.

What Zhou Buqi is focusing on is the African market.

Soon, Zhou Buqi met Mr. Zhou at the door of the ministry. He came half an hour early, and the two of them went to the reception room to drink tea together. Here, I also saw that civil servants are really public servants of the people. The two staff members, a man and a woman, really worked hard to entertain the two Mr. Zhou.

Without saying a few words, Zhou Buqi got to the point and asked, "Mr. Zhou, I heard that Hisense just made a large investment in Africa?"

Zhou Huajin smiled and said: "Yes, in South Africa. Hisense has been exploring the South African market for more than 20 years, and this is not the first time we have built a factory. This time, we will invest about 30 million US dollars in South Africa to set up a TV manufacturing factory. ”

"Is this reliable?"

Zhou Buqi was a little worried.

South Africa can be said to be the richest country in Africa. It was once among the developed countries and one of the richest countries in the world.

However, after the success of Mandela's uprising and leading the black people to seize control, the country gradually entered chaos. The unemployment rate became higher and higher, the economy became worse and worse, and many social elites gradually left the country. Among them Including the famous Elon Musk family.

Zhou Huajing said: "It's still possible. South Africa is different from other African countries. The society is quite stable. Especially in some major cities, the social order is also very good. We send people from the country to manage it and recruit some local workers from the local area. ”

Zhou Buqi thinks this is not a reason, "How does the labor cost of workers in South Africa compare with that in China?"

Zhou Huajin said: "It's basically not much different. The unemployment rate there is quite high and it's quite easy to recruit workers."

"That's definitely not as good as at home."

"That is."

"Then why not invest domestically?" Zhou Buqi could tell that he was reluctant to say it, but wanted to get to the bottom of it, "Even if the TV is a large piece, it is not easy to transport it to South Africa after it is manufactured in China, but this part of the cost cannot be spent at all. Eliminate the huge gap between South Africa and the country in the manufacturing sector.”

Zhou Huajing hesitated for a moment and then said frankly: "It is the funds provided by the China-Africa Development Fund."

Just click and stop, Zhou Buqi understands it as soon as he hears it.

The money given by the state!

It's really not free of charge. No wonder I went to a place like that to build a factory.

Zhou Buqi said with a smile: "Hisense TV is developing so well in Africa and the channels are open. Why isn't Hisense mobile phone developing there?"

Zhou Huajing said: "Mobile phones and TVs are different. TVs are Hisense's core product. When it comes to mobile phones... you have also seen that even in the domestic market, Hisense mobile phones have little market share. Going abroad, the risk will be greater." "

Zhou Buqi then asked: "Hisense TV's share in Africa seems to be much higher than Samsung's. What is the reason for this?"

Zhou Huajing said: "It is decided by the management team. Hisense... not only Hisense, but domestic companies, whether private enterprises or state-owned enterprises, all send management teams from China on business trips to develop African business. Then they manage and supervise the work of local people. . In this regard, China has a relatively mature management system, which is different from many popular modern management models. Their expatriate team capabilities are too weak.”

Zhou Buqi nodded, "Yes, whether they are Koreans or white people from Europe and the United States, as long as they have some working ability, they are not willing to work in Africa. Those sent to Africa will not be very good."

Zhou Huajin smiled and said: "Yes, in this regard, domestic companies have huge advantages, and our execution capabilities are stronger. Even if you go to Africa, it is considered to be going abroad, and it is more attractive. At least you can go abroad to meet people." Let’s get a feel for the culture and customs of different countries. Koreans are not good at doing business in Africa, but our country is the best at doing business in Africa.”

"It really is!"

Zhou Buqi basically has a broad understanding of this. Domestic advantages in developing the African market are not only supported by national strategies, but also influenced by the general environment.

Zhou Huajing asked: "Mr. Zhou is interested in the African market? Do you want to go to the African market to make mobile phones?"

Zhou Buqi didn't hide anything and said frankly: "I do have this idea."

"Difficult!" Zhou Huajin shook his head, "Hisense has good channels in Africa. If the mobile phone business was easy to do, we would have invested heavily in this market long ago. Africa is very poor, and it is not easy for ordinary people to make some money. We are rich. After that, their first choice is to buy a TV. This is the main reason why Hisense TV can be in the African market, because it must meet the needs of local people.”

"The first choice is to buy a TV?"

"Yes, the most important thing for a family to save money for several years is to buy a TV. TV is the most important electronic product in Africa. Even in South Africa, the TV sets in many families are still black and white. . Now, there is a huge gap in the TV market in Africa. People are saving money to buy TVs, and mobile phones are not so attractive.”

"That's it..."

Zhou Buqi didn't say anything more about this.

No need for too much research.

Foreknowledge is enough.

Transsion has been developing in Africa for several years, and the report card it has accumulated is more dazzling than Hisense has been operating in Africa for decades.

Manufacturing costs are getting lower and lower, and so are televisions.

Today's TVs are getting cheaper and cheaper, unlike in the past when buying a big analog TV set cost thousands of dollars. Today’s cheap TV only costs a few hundred yuan. This is a blessing for the African people.

Of course, if you save money to buy a TV, you should buy a mobile phone!

Especially smartphones.

Africa is really a dull place, with no entertainment activities, and there is a huge information gap with the civilized world. Only interesting and powerful smartphones can give them a sense of accomplishment in becoming modern people!

Especially those unhealthy adult websites in Europe and the United States are definitely a killer for African people.