Chapter 1169: Chapter 1166: Targeted Plans and Blockade
Facing Luofeng’s inquiry, Huang Qiyang did not answer but said, "Regarding the Hangbo Pile matter, is there still no movement on your side?"
Luofeng shook his head and said, "It’s still lacking a bit, we want to ensure everything is foolproof, okay?"
Huang Qiyang slightly frowned and said, "So do you need our help?"
"Not for the time being, don’t worry, I can solve the problem myself. Once the problem is solved, we’ll refer to Blue Future Company’s cooperation model?" Luofeng said.
"The specific cooperation will definitely need to change a bit, after all, this is different from graphene batteries!" Huang Qiyang said.
That’s a Hangbo Pile.
Can it be on the same level as graphene batteries?
"Let’s discuss it when the time comes!" Luofeng said.
Huang Qiyang nodded, "Actually, as long as the Hangbo Pile issue is resolved, then the matter of Australian iron ore is also resolved. After all, with the Hangbo Pile, we can provide a large amount of cheap electricity, which is simply a perfect match for power-hungry places like steel mills!"
Huang Qiyang said, "The grade of iron ore in Daxia is a bit low, which leads to increased smelting costs. If we have the Hangbo Pile providing a large amount of cheap electricity, then we can break free from reliance on overseas iron ore."
Luofeng nodded, it does make sense.
Huang Qiyang continued, "You should know that last time, in the official trade with Australia over iron ore, we lost 700 billion? If you factor in inflation, that’s a trillion, and despite such a huge loss, back then we had to account for it because we had no other choice!"
Luofeng sighed and said, "I understand, I’ll hasten to solve the problem. By the way, I want to report two companies."
Luofeng suddenly spoke.
Huang Qiyang was taken aback and said, "What unlucky kids got into trouble with you, the killing god?"
"Xi Hai Wine Import and Export Trading Company in Shanghai, and Tara Wine Trading Company, both have issues, including tax evasion and avoidance!" Luofeng’s Zhongyi Tang had already investigated their related issues.
"Are these two companies dealing in red wine?" Huang Qiyang inquired.
"Yes, both of them, together with Hai’ao Company, control the import of wine from Australia to Daxia. But we’ve already acquired Hai’ao; the remaining two refuse to be acquired." Luofeng said.
"The boss of Xi Hai is from Shanghai; his father is the Modu Chief Patrol. The theoretical acquisition price for this company is 350 million; we’ve already offered 500 million, but it’s still been rejected. They’re still insisting on 1 billion." Luofeng said.
"In the case of Tara Company, it’s a joint venture between Australia and Daxia, with the Australian side holding 67% of the shares." Luofeng said.
"Do these two companies really have tax evasion situations?" Huang Qiyang inquired.
"Otherwise? What times are we living in now? Could I fabricate and slander?" Luofeng chuckled.
"Xi Hai actually refuses to sell to us because of the tax evasion issue; they’re afraid we will uncover it once we take over." Luofeng said.
If Xi Hai had no issues, they would definitely accept the 500 million price.
"So what do you plan to do?" Huang Qiyang inquired.
"I want to get all three companies in hand and hope you stop approving the import licenses of wine from Australia to Daxia!" Luofeng said.
"If you acquire all three licensed companies and then have us stop approving licenses, then wine from Australia to Daxia will be completely cut off, right?" Huang Qiyang said.
"Exactly!" Luofeng nodded, "Last year, we imported 60 million liters of wine from Australia, totaling 2.6 billion, making Australia the largest global single, and we are Australia’s largest wine export market."
"If we halt imports, it may not affect Australia as a whole, but for people within this industry chain, it would be devastating!" Luofeng said.
A small dust in the era can be a mountain on individuals.
A mere 20 billion may not mean much for the whole of Australia, but for people within this industry chain, it’s extremely painful.
Moreover, seemingly trivial problems can indeed trigger a local chain reaction.
The actual impact is quite terrifying.
After all, the collapse of a thousand-mile dyke starts from an ant hole, this is not just an idle remark.
Sometimes small issues don’t mean small trouble; they might ferment and lead to unsolvable problems.
"Just like when we blocked Japan’s peppers?" Huang Qiyang said.
"Yes, but this time is simpler! Back then, it was export, we had to find channels to absorb a batch of peppers, but this time it’s import, it’s not that troublesome. Just one sentence ’You don’t buy Australian wine, I don’t buy’, and it can deal a massive blow to Australia’s wine industry!" Luofeng said.
"The only question is whether they will get desperate and think we are deliberately targeting them?" Luofeng asked.
"How desperate can they get? Their iron ore prices are already raised, they’re the ones targeting us first, even if there’s a move, we are also retaliating, okay?" Huang Qiyang said irritatedly.
"So did the price rise in Brazil?" Luofeng said.
"Currently no, after all, it’s quite far from us, buying iron ore from them incurs more freight, so their prices are somewhat cheaper than Australia." Huang Qiyang said.
"If we increase the volume of iron ore procurement from Brazil, will they raise the price?" Luofeng said.
"The issue is the sea freight!" Huang Qiyang said.
"What if we ignore sea freight?" Luofeng said, "With the support of the Nanyang Port Alliance, we can mobilize them to help us transport iron ore from Brazil home!"
Huang Qiyang instantly understood Luofeng’s meaning, "You mean, we want to occupy shipping capacity? Try to choose Australian shipping capacity to further target them?"
The shipping market capacity is actually limited, generally leaning towards supply and demand balance.
If Daxia increases the quantity of iron ore imports from Brazil, it means more shipping capacity is needed, then other places’ shipping capacity will be occupied.
And the occupied one is Australian shipping capacity.
In other words, if Daxia’s external shipping capacity is 100, Brazil is 5 points.
Suddenly, raising it to 25 points for Brazil.
Then how to make up for this 20-point capacity?
It can only be by occupying Australian shipping capacity.
Huang Qiyang sighed and said, "The idea is very good, but there’s a problem."
"Oh? What problem?" Luofeng said.
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