Reborn Resource Tycoon

The Kra Canal plan was actually proposed by the King of Thailand at the beginning of the last century. The King of Thailand had a good understanding of Western society and also knew the great role of the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal in promoting the international shipping industry and the local economy. Therefore, the idea of ​​digging the Kra Canal to make it a convenient shipping channel between the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, while promoting the local economic development of Thailand, came naturally.

However, Thailand's national strength at that time was simply unable to support this huge project, and the introduction of power from European and American countries was not the result that the Thai royal family wanted to see.Coupled with a series of wars such as World War I, World War II, the Cold War, Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia, the Sino-Vietnamese War, and the India-Pakistan conflict, the surrounding environment of Thailand was not stable, and this plan could only be shelved.

However, in recent years, with the rapid development of the East Asian economy, mainly the Chinese economy, as a narrow waterway connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, a large number of ships have passed through the Strait of Malacca, which is now one of the busiest waterways in the world, which gives the Strait of Malacca The countries on both sides of the strait, especially Singapore, have brought huge benefits. Coupled with the frequent incidents of pirates robbing ships in the Strait of Malacca, the issue of digging the Kra Canal has been brought up again, and solid research and demonstrations have really begun.

In this regard, the Singaporean government naturally holds strong opposition. The opening of the Kra Canal will seriously affect Singapore’s status as a shipping hub. There are only more than [-] ships that pass through the Strait of Malacca every year. It can be said that, except for those super-large ships and ships bound for countries around the Strait of Malacca, most ships will no longer be able to use the Strait of Malacca.Instead, enter the Huaxia South China Sea from the Kela Canal!This will cause Singapore's position in the international shipping industry to decline significantly!

And for a small country like Singapore, the decline in economic status.It also means that the country's international status has declined, its voice in ASEAN countries has decreased, and its national income level has decreased.As for Thailand, according to incomplete estimates, the total investment in the excavation of the Kra Canal is likely to exceed 200 billion US dollars, bringing more than [-] jobs to Thailand. bring very substantial profits.Thus enhancing Thailand's economic status and strategic position in Southeast Asia and even Asia.And this rise and fall, for Singapore and Thailand, is the difference between heaven and hell!

so.For a long time, Singapore has been trying its best to dispel this idea of ​​Thailand, including China and Japan, because the excavation of the Kra Canal will cost a lot, and the Thai government must not be able to bear it alone, otherwise.There will not always be thunder and rain in the country, and with the end of the Cold War, the overall international situation has eased, and the Thai government has been seeking international cooperation.The East Asian countries most likely to respond to Thailand are China, Japan and South Korea.Among them, China and Japan are more interested in the Crane Canal project.

After the outbreak of the US War on Terrorism, anti-terrorist departments in Asia, Europe and the United States raised some concerns. The Strait of Malacca, as the throat of Asia's international maritime traffic line, is currently rampant in piracy.And the lanes are congested.The traffic order is chaotic.Such a Strait of Malacca, once those terrorists imitate pirates.Frequent attacks on ships passing here will have extremely serious consequences for the economic development of the Asian region.

For the Singapore government, it has to strengthen its own naval power, and at the same time win over ASEAN countries to jointly strengthen maritime patrols on the Strait of Malacca, and even provide its own port to the US Navy to strengthen the deterrence against pirates.But this behavior undoubtedly made Huaxia quite dissatisfied.The Chinese government naturally does not want this throat waterway to be under the control of the Americans. In this case, once there is a conflict with the United States and its allies, it will inevitably pose a major threat to China's maritime energy transportation lines.The voice of the Kra Canal project as an alternative transportation channel has also become more powerful in China.

Prior to this, although Huaxia had always called for cooperation with Thailand on the Kra Canal project, the senior leaders did not show much enthusiasm for this project.According to Singapore's analysis, on the one hand, it is because the project cost an astonishing amount, at least 200 billion U.S. dollars, which is quite an astonishing amount for Huaxia.Although the Thai government promised that investors can participate in the management of the canal in the form of equity participation, the Thai people themselves do not support this project very much, and there are endless shocking corruption cases within the Thai government agencies. Once the Isthmus Canal project is launched, its construction period may be extended indefinitely, becoming a funding black hole.

On the other hand, it is also because the relationship between Singapore and Huaxia has been good for a long time. The Huaxia government is also considering the negative impact that the start of the Kra Canal project will have on Singapore.

In recent years, due to some inappropriate remarks by Singaporean government personnel, and some practices that the Chinese government deliberately sided with the United States to participate in containing China, the relationship between the two countries has cooled significantly.And this time, Lee Hsien Loong's remarks when he went to Baodao aroused dissatisfaction in China.

Under such a big situation, the Singaporean government naturally hopes to repair the relationship between the two countries and suppress the Thais' eagerness to move.Li Xianlong's trip to Fengyuan is of course to strengthen the cooperation between Singapore Port Group and Guo's Shipping Group, but also has the purpose of expressing goodwill to Su Huandong through Fang Mingyuan. If Fang Mingyuan can be persuaded to openly express goodwill to Singapore , that is naturally better.

Seeing Fang Mingyuan's hospitality, Li Xianlong's originally uneasy mood stabilized a lot.

"No need, I brought some casual clothes in the car." Li Xianlong called the entourage to bring his clothes, and changed into Fang Mingyuan's room, feeling much more comfortable.

In Fang Mingyuan's living room, the two sat down as guest and host, and Li Xianlong couldn't help but sigh, "Young Master Fang, you really enjoy yourself." In the city, there is such an antique modern courtyard, but it is even more impressive than those villas conspicuous.

"Hehe, don't tell me that there are no such ancient houses in Singapore." Fang Mingyuan said casually, "Tea? Or coffee?"

"Coffee bar." Li Xianlong said with a smile, "There are some, but basically they are already famous and famous, and I am not blessed to enjoy them."

Before the coffee was served, the two chatted casually. Li Xianlong congratulated Fang Mingyuan on the two works of Hong Kong Kumho Film Group Co. The growth also amazed him.Guoshi Shipping Group Co., Ltd. has cooperated closely with Singapore Port Group in the past two years. Singapore Port has become an important port of call for ships under Guoshi Shipping Group Company in Southeast Asia.

"Fang Shao, in fact, I came to Fengyuan this time because I was curious about the current development of Fengyuan and Tongyi, and wanted to see the economic development of the two places." Li Xianlong stood up and took Zheng Jiayi At the same time, he nodded to express his gratitude to Zheng Jiayi.Fang Mingyuan took another cup of coffee, and at the same time signaled Zheng Jiayi not to listen to the record here, and go about her own business.

"Then how do you feel about Feng Yuan now?" Fang Mingyuan smiled, "If you are in a hurry to see Tongyi, I can arrange it for you in the afternoon."

"It's changed so much, I can't believe it. The modern city in front of me is the old and lifeless city that the elders said." Li Xianlong said with emotion, "Moreover, it is compared with the coastal cities of your country. It is not inferior. I have to say that Qinxi Province is indeed the most economically active province in the inland area of ​​your country. To be honest, I am now looking forward to Tongyi, the first special zone in Northwest China." Fang Mingyuan Smiling, this is not the first time he has heard similar words. Every foreigner who comes to Qinxi Province will basically be "scared" by its changes, especially those who came in the early days of reform and opening up. People, even more so.He picked up the phone and told Li Xintong to ask her to help arrange Li Xianlong's visit to Tongyi after lunch.

"The other is entrusted by the board of directors of the Singapore Port Group, to discuss with Fang Shao how to continue to expand cooperation between us." Li Xianlong said.

Fang Mingyuan took a sip of iced coffee and said with a smile, "There are already many cooperations between Singapore Port Group and Guo's Shipping Group. I wonder in which aspect you want to strengthen cooperation?"

"Daying Steamship Company, also known as Tiehang Shipping Company, Fang Shao is not unfamiliar with it, right?" Li Xianlong said, "Our Singapore Port Group has heard some news that the owner of Tiehang Shipping Company intends to sell Tiehang Shipping Company!"

Fang Mingyuan raised his eyebrows. It turned out that this was the case, and he had heard about it.Iron Line Shipping Company is an old British-funded shipping company. It has been established for almost 170 years. It was once brilliant, but later transferred its cruise ship business and container shipping business to other companies. Now only Port operations and some irrelevant business.The PSA Group of Singapore must have taken a fancy to the stakes it holds mainly in European ports.

"Our company intends to join forces with Guo's Shipping Group Company to jointly bid for the Tiehang Shipping Company. I wonder if Fang Shao is interested in this?" Li Xianlong said seriously. (to be continued~^~)