American Scandal King

Chapter 238 Opportunities Are Always There

China’s overseas investments have actually been criticized in various ways.

For example, the BBC once went to Africa to interview people and said that the Chinese had taken away a lot of their resources. Then the locals retorted: "The Chinese did take away a lot of our resources, but they bought them with real money, while you British took them with guns and cannons."

What’s interesting is that the BBC actually released the original words - otherwise, why do they say that good journalists will even contradict themselves in the face? This is not just Ian Carr’s patent.

In addition, there are also people saying that Chinese people lending money to Africa and other places is a debt trap. Anyway, it is just an excuse to do something bad.

Of course, they were all retorted.

But you cannot deny that in terms of overseas propaganda, those European and American media have been making every effort to create conflicts in the local area, trying to make the locals think that the Chinese who come to help them are plundering them.

Although most local governments are clear-headed, some people will be fooled by long-term brainwashing, and this will in fact dilute their gratitude towards China.

For China, since you can't shut up overseas media, having a good friend can at least make public opinion more fair... They can help Ian Carr seize this part of the market.

And Ian’s reward is to speak up for China - even in China’s traditional sphere of influence, he needs multiple channels to support himself... There is also the Southern faction in the country.

For example, in the Philippines, if the public generally believes that it is unwise to go against China, would the Philippine government still be willing to charge so wildly for the Americans?

If these remarks were made by the American media, would they be more convincing than those made by the Chinese?

China can use its influence to help Carl Media expand its international business scope, and Carl Media will return the voice they want to spread. This is the best cooperation!

Moreover, overseas reporting does not have as many restrictions as domestic reporting in the United States. Even if Ian promotes China crazily overseas, the negative impact will be halved when he returns to the country - most Americans do not care about the world, they think they are the world.

Besides, a democratically elected country is not just the United States; many countries have democratic elections.

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If there is an American media group willing to help China "interfere in other countries' internal affairs", things will be much easier.

But this does not mean that China does not want to change this
Everything is about interests
Even if my country will suffer losses if I follow the United States, I will still follow the United States.

China does not interfere in internal affairs. If I offend you, I will not step down. But if I offend the Americans, I will be forced to step down.
But on the other hand, you lack influence on the politics of other countries. Many politicians have to rely on the United States to come to power. Why does the United States rob money from all over the world and still get support from local politicians? Because for those politicians, the loss is for the country and the gain is for themselves.
China pursues a policy of non-alignment and does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. This is good for China's reputation. If you don't take sides easily, you won't offend people easily.

For example, if there are two candidates overseas, one is pro-China (relatively, not absolutely), and the other is pro-US, Ian can support the pro-China candidate.

This also has great significance for China.
Now that he understood the crux of the matter, Hua Ziruo smiled and said, "From a general perspective, there's no problem."

Ian came to China this time mainly for two purposes.

One is to continue to expand investment in China, including strengthening relationships with some of its previous investment targets. The other is to use China to gain more international influence.

The World Cup incident gave Ian a status in South Korea, and the Grand Theater incident gave Ian a say in Russia, but the world is so big and there are so many countries that it is not enough to always rely on big events.

Ian's proposal is actually in-depth cooperation between politics and economy.

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So after arranging a hotel for Ian to stay in, Hua Ziruo went to report quickly.

China is certainly interested in this matter, but it is a big deal and certainly cannot be accomplished overnight.

A day later, Hua Ziruo came to see him and told him that his superiors were very interested in this matter and could help him. Not only could they help Carl Media expand its influence in Southeast Asia, but China also agreed to provide Carl Media with a large amount of advertising business.

This is a lot of fat!
Generally speaking, international expansion requires investment in the early stages, and you can't expect a return within three years. But now with China's support, Carl Media's investment in Southeast Asia can basically maintain its profit.

Ian was not satisfied with this.

Ian said: "I also need military support."

"Military support?" Hua Ziruo was stunned.

Ian nodded. "Yes, arms trade. China also needs exports in this area. I can help you." "Where to sell it to?"

"Everywhere we are needed, such as Afghanistan and even the United States." Ian replied with a smile.

Hua Ziruo looked at him in surprise: "You want to get involved in the military industry?"

That was indeed what Ian thought.

The US military-industrial complex is too powerful and professional, and Ian cannot get involved now.

But the world arms trade is a piece of fat meat. It is not only about making money, but also a display of international power.

It is too difficult to integrate into an already established system. The key is that Ian does not have that much energy - his main focus is on media, and his secondary focus is on finance and investment.

You still want influence in the military industry, so how do you solve this problem?

With the help of China!

Ian smiled and said, "I have cooperation with Afghanistan."

What the hell!

How can you say that?

Hua Ziruo was completely confused.

An American told me that he is cooperating with people in Afghanistan?

I'm flattered by your trust!

Seeing the bewildered expression, Ian also laughed: "It's nothing. You see, the thing is, I set up an arms company, but it's actually a shell company. They don't have any military production capabilities. I don't understand the military industry and I don't plan to engage in production. For me, there's nothing wrong with being a shell company. It's not just the military-industrial complex that can be arms dealers; shell companies can also be. But the US military-industrial complex is very troublesome. Buying guns and ammunition from them will have all kinds of records... I'm not giving enough to Afghanistan now, and the Afghans are already very dissatisfied. I need to increase the scale. But increasing the scale means the risk of exposure... That will bring me trouble!"

Hua Ziruo understood and said with a smile, "So you plan to buy from China and then sell to Afghanistan?"

Ian said, "Yes, with your help, the channels will be more convenient. The Americans will check where my weapons are, but the Chinese won't. You don't have to sell your weapons directly, and your international reputation won't be affected... Who doesn't produce AKs? As for the destination of those weapons, it doesn't necessarily have to be just Afghanistan, it can also go to other countries with your permission, or even the US military. Cost-effectiveness is king, and I believe in China's industrial production capabilities."

At this time, the US military's equipment had not yet reached the point where it needed to be supplied by China, but the signs had already appeared.

In the future, many military equipment of the US military will be purchased from China.

Since this is the development path, why doesn't Ian do it now?
By the way, I also helped the United States become stronger at a lower cost - well, low cost is bullshit, the price will not change, and the difference will only fall into the pockets of politicians.

But this is indeed an outcome that both the United States and China like.

Hua Ziruo raised his thumb, silently saying: You are awesome!
If China's military industry wants to become stronger, it must have the ability to generate its own revenue. Since we're all selling arms anyway, what's the big deal?

Afghans are Ian's perfect customers, they are not picky about food. Ian Carl is also the perfect customer for Chinese people, he is not picky about food either - he will not ask for any Chinese precision technology equipment, he just wants high-quality and cost-effective equipment that can satisfy his hunger.

Anyway, I want whatever you sell, so just sell it to the Afghans... If we have a pleasant cooperation in the future, I can help you sell something if it is inconvenient for you to sell it yourself!
"Lord of War" has long told us the specific operating model of the international arms business!

Looking at Hua Ziruo's excited expression, Ian said calmly, "If my arms company can develop, maybe I can give you some high-tech in the future."

Hua Ziruo's eyes lit up: "Are you sure?"

Ian quickly shook his head: "I'm not sure... but as long as I have the chance, I will definitely do it."

Hua Ziruo understood: The prerequisite for your opportunity is that your company must be strong enough.

He smiled and said, "There will definitely be opportunities, and there will always be opportunities!"

(End of this chapter)