At Pretoria Airport, after a long journey of seven or eight hours, the "China Africa Trade and Investment Promotion Mission" finally arrived at its destination.
Unlike many countries around the world, South Africa has as many as three capitals.
Pretoria, the administrative capital, is the seat of government, and most embassies are located here; The judicial capital and the seat of the Supreme Court are Bloemfontein; Cape Town, the legislative capital and seat of Parliament, is South Africa's most internationally renowned city.
When the plane was doing the final taxi, Zhao Guoyang reminded Zhang Yufang, who was sleepy-eyed beside him: "Mr.
Zhang, South Africa is a little cold at this time, you better take the jacket of your suitcase." ” Hearing this, Zhang Yufang reacted immediately.
She patted her head lightly and said: "Oops, I forgot about this trip to Africa, there is also a country located in the southern hemisphere, our China is now summer, South Africa should be winter, I only brought a really good coat, it is estimated that it is going to be frozen" Zhao Guoyang said disapprerovantly: "Yes, Mr.
Zhang."
Don't worry too much, though.
Most of South Africa has a savannah climate, which is not too cold even in winter.
The average annual temperature in the capital Pretoria is 17C, with a minimum of around 12C. ” Listening to Zhao Guoyang's remarks, Zhang Yufang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"In addition, South Africa's business is still relatively developed, but it is not a poor ravine, even if you don't bring a coat, you will have clothes to wear when you go out for a walk, so don't be nervous."
Just when Zhao Guoyang and Zhang Yufang were talking, Ji Ping, the deputy director of the "No. 1 Textile Factory in Xishan City, Jiangnan Province", who had just unbuckled his seat belt and was about to get off the plane, started happily.
"Researcher Zhao, Teacher Zhang, you two don't have to worry about clothes.
I brought two sets of clothes for each member of the delegation this time, just to prevent the weather from changing."
Ji Ping shook his head and said: "When you get off the plane immediately, I will have people distribute this coat to everyone, and I will ensure that everyone will not freeze."
"Well, Director Ji's wishful thinking is good."
When Zhang Zheke, who was passing by, heard this, he laughed and joked: "Let's wear the clothes in your factory uniformly, and it will be an advertisement for you for free."
I don't want this advertising fee, Director Bao and Researcher Zhao, you have to give it to Mr.
Zhang."
"Haha, it must be" Ji Ping nodded with a smile and said, "If Mr.
Zhang is interested, it will be no problem to be the spokesperson of the products in our factory."
Ji Ping's words were naturally just talking, he knew that Zhang Yufang was Zhao Guoyang's proud subordinate, so he slapped the other party lightly.
Of course, Ms.
Zhang herself is also relatively gentle, and after getting along with the delegation for more than ten days, everyone has a good impression of her.
With face, Jiping naturally wants to sell it to her.
When several people were chatting here, Bao Anjun at the front was already accompanied by the staff and slowly walked out of the plane.
Zhao Guoyang looked down through the glass and saw ten cars with "red flags" driving below.
"Let's go, Researcher Zhao, it's our turn."
Just when Zhao Guoyang was slightly stunned, Zhang Zheke beside him reminded him with a smile.
After getting off the plane, the delegation was warmly welcomed by the staff of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa.
Zhu Mingyang, ambassador of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, led the team, followed by Zhang Botao, Minister of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, Sui Liang, Economic and Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, Gu Weixi, Industrial Counselor, Wei Chuqing, Colonel of the Military Attache Office, and Meng Chunying, Counselor of the Cultural Office.
After Director Bao Anjun and Ambassador Zhu Mingyang shook hands, Zhao Guoyang followed closely behind.
Seeing the look of surprise in Zhu Mingyang's eyes, Bao Anjun on the side hurriedly introduced: "Ambassador Zhu, this is what I mentioned to you on the phone, Zhao Guoyang, the deputy head of our delegation, and Researcher Zhao. ” "Ah, it turned out to be Researcher Zhao, hello hello" Zhu Mingyang and the leaders of the Huaxia Embassy in South Africa obviously knew about Zhao Guoyang's achievements, and after listening to Bao Anjun's introduction, they all cast concerned eyes on him.
After shaking hands with several leaders one by one, Zhao Guoyang stood quietly beside Director Bao and listened to the exchange between him and Ambassador Zhu.
"Director Bao, you, the trade and investment promotion team, have put the last stop in South Africa, and the comrades of our embassy in South Africa are very excited, welcome, warmly welcome."
When Bao Anjun heard this, he smiled and said: "Ambassador Zhu is too polite, the people of our delegation are easy to dismiss, you and the comrades of the embassy, as long as we eat and drink well, it will be fine."
Hearing this, Zhu Mingyang and several leaders of the embassy in South Africa couldn't help but laugh.
Minister Zhang Botao, who was standing beside Zhu Mingyang, said happily: "The others don't dare to pack tickets, in terms of eating and drinking, Director Bao, Researcher Zhao, and President Zhang, you can rest assured, and ensure that it is not worse than in China."
As the most economically developed country in Africa, South Africa's economic and material living standards can be compared with some moderately developed countries in the West.
In the early 90s, in terms of per capita income, South Africa ranked very high in the world, not a star and a half higher than China.
Coupled with the pleasant climate and abundant produce, you can buy almost everything you want to eat in South Africa.
Therefore, after Minister Zhang's words came out, no one would doubt it.
Speaking of which, it is precisely because of the special status of South Africa in Africa that the Chinese embassy in that country, in addition to the normal counselors, also has such a heavy leader as Zhang Botao.
Ministers, the full names of "Ministers Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary" or "Ministers Plenipotentiary", are the second rank of diplomatic envoys, and are second only to ambassadors in courtesy, but their substantive status, functions and diplomatic privileges and immunities are the same as those of ambassadors, and their appointment is subject to the prior consent of the receiving State.
And Zhang Botao, the minister set up in the embassy, is different from the minister extraordinary and plenipotentiary.
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He is not the head of the embassy, but a diplomat in the embassy after the ambassador, and his appointment does not require the prior consent of the receiving State.
In terms of administrative level, Ambassador Zhu Mingyang is naturally a cadre at the department level, while Minister Zhang Botao is only half a chip behind him, and he is a deputy department-level cadre who enjoys the treatment of the department level.
Compared with Sui Liang and Gu Weixi, his status is much higher.
After some greetings, Ambassador Zhu Mingyang discussed with Minister Zhang Botao, and the two invited Bao Anjun, Zhao Guoyang, and Zhang Zheke, the three heads of delegation, to get into a car.
Director Bao Anjun was in the car of Ambassador Zhu Mingyang, and Zhao Guoyang and Zhang Zheke were naturally in charge of Zhang Botao.
Because of South Africa's developed economy, cars are a very common means of transportation here, and cars are not scarce here at the Chinese Embassy in South Africa.
The 20 or so members of the delegation got into 10 cars, and then the convoy headed in the direction of the embassy.
In the car, Zhang Botao, Zhao Guoyang and Zhang Zheke chatted for a while.
From his conversation, Zhao Guoyang could hear that this is a relatively common academic cadre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and his professional knowledge is quite solid.
And Zhang Botao was obviously more interested in Zhao Guoyang, and after chatting with Zhang Zheke about the weather in South Africa, he turned his head to look at Zhao Guoyang.
"Researcher Zhao, the comrades here in our embassy were very excited after hearing about your trip to Africa.
Everyone is looking forward to your coming over today and guiding us in our work."
Hearing this, Zhao Guoyang hurriedly waved his hand and said modestly: "Don't dare to dare to Minister Zhang, you are too polite, I am a young man, how can He De guide the work of the leaders of our embassy in South Africa?"
When Zhang Botao heard this, he said with a straight face: "Researcher Zhao, I am not saying polite words. ” "Our Chinese embassy in South Africa, although because of South Africa's developed economy, the work has always been relatively smooth.
But in the past two or three years, every year has been in the same place. ” "Just like business, in the past two years, the number of enterprises and businessmen from China who have invested in South Africa has shown a downward trend."
Zhang Botao said with a headache: "For this matter, Ambassador Zhu and I are very troubled.
This is a rare opportunity to meet researcher Zhao, a wizard in business and economics, and we will definitely seize this opportunity."
Seeing that this Minister Zhang seemed to be real, Zhao Guoyang couldn't help but scratch his head.
If you want to talk about Huaxia's investment in South Africa, Zhao Guoyang actually knew about it before he was reborn.
Due to the relatively developed financial, legal, communications, energy and transportation industries in South Africa, as well as the complete hardware infrastructure and stock trading market, it has always been favored by a large number of foreign investors.
After the influx of a large amount of foreign capital, the level of industrial and agricultural development in South Africa has reached a very high level.
In terms of pure technology, the current Huaxia really does not have an advantage compared with it.
Moreover, due to the affluence of life in South Africa, its labor costs are also very high, which also makes many labor-intensive enterprises in China shy away from it.
In addition, the South African government has strengthened the nationalization and protection of gold, diamond and other mineral deposits in many countries in the past two years, so that there are fewer Chinese businessmen who come to invest in South Africa.
At this time, hearing the difficulties of Minister Zhang Botao, Zhao Guoyang secretly pondered, thinking about whether he could help think of a little way.
Seeing that Zhao Guoyang was suddenly a little silent, Zhang Botao was a little dazed, thinking that his "offensive" was too fast, which frightened researcher Zhao.
Zhang Zheke on the side is already quite familiar with Zhao Guoyang after getting along for more than ten days.
He caught a glimpse of Zhao Guoyang's thoughtful appearance, so he explained to Zhang Botao with a smile: "Minister Zhang, don't worry, Researcher Zhao is helping to come up with ideas":