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When Peng Junming heard that the No. [-] chief invited him and Wei Qiangchen to come over, he quickly understood that what he was going to discuss was economic matters. If it was diplomatic work, Mu Guoxing would not let Wei Qiangchen, the director of the foreign exchange administration, He also went there with the president of the State Investment Corporation.

"Tomorrow we are going to England. I invite you to come here today to talk about something. Please read this article in the newspaper first."

Peng Junming, as the deputy director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, naturally reads English newspapers effortlessly, but Wei Qiangchen's English level is not very good, and Peng Junming needs to help translate some places.

Ten minutes later, both of them finished reading the newspaper, and Mu Guoxing asked, "What do you think of this article?"

Peng Junming saw the problem sharply: "This is the British government's advance campaign."

Wei Qiangchen also continued: "It's just that their method is too stupid, and they exposed their true purpose in advance."

Mu Guoxing nodded: "If the British government really puts forward suggestions in this regard, what kind of countermeasures should we take?"

Peng Junming and Wei Qiangchen looked at each other, and they dared not speak lightly on such a major matter related to the interests of the country.

"We obey the central government's decision in everything."

Mu Guoxing smiled: "Comrade Qiang Chen's words are correct in principle, but the central government must seek opinions from all aspects before making a decision. Our visit to the three EU countries this time is actually an economic diplomacy. You two also have a say in this regard."

"Long, my suggestion is that we can provide limited or conditional support to the EU. Since we dumped a large amount of US debt, there are three trillion US dollars stored in the banks of major countries in the world. In the past two years, although we We have also stepped up imports, but we still have accumulated a lot of foreign exchange. As of the end of last month, our foreign exchange deposits around the world have reached nearly [-] trillion yuan. Such a large amount of money is placed in foreign countries. In the bank, it’s like sitting on a ticking time bomb, and now that we’re not buying U.S. debt, we’ve got to find a way out for that money.”

Mu Guoxing looked at Wei Qiangchen with a smile. He thought that what Wei Qiangchen said was reasonable, and he was indeed standing in the position of director of the Administration of Foreign Exchange, considering the issue more comprehensively.

"Comrade Qiang Chen is very reasonable. Although we have been encouraging Chinese enterprises to go out and increase investment abroad in recent years, the purpose is to find a way out for this money. However, due to many restrictions and domestic Enterprises are not prepared enough, and foreign exchange reserves have not decreased but have increased. We really need to find a way out for this money.”

Peng Junming is just a diplomat, not so good at economics. After listening to Mu Guoxing's words, he is also secretly happy. Now the United States and the European Union are troubled by lack of money, and our seven The number leader is worried because there is too much money and nowhere to spend it, which is really interesting.

Peng Junming was thinking about it here, and when he saw Mu Guoxing looking at him, he knew that he should express his position: "Mr., there are still several aspects of our conflict with the EU that have not been resolved. First, the EU has not yet Recognize our country's complete market economy status. Second, the EU does not recognize the RMB as an international currency. Third, the EU imposes restrictions on our military embargo and high-tech technology. Fourth, the EU imposes trade sanctions on us. If the EU can If you make concessions in these areas, I agree with Comrade Qiangchen’s opinion that you can use part of the foreign exchange reserves to save the EU’s economy. A stable and prosperous EU is also in China’s interest. We have helped the EU at this moment, in fact It's like the second and third child joining forces to deal with the boss of the United States."

Mu Guoxing smiled, thinking, Peng Junming still has a way, and he has a very accurate grasp of the international situation, and the four conditions he put forward are also very practical.

"Comrade Jun Ming's suggestion is very good. I think one more thing should be added, that is, the EU must come up with a feasible economic restructuring plan, and we must participate in the reconstruction of the EU's economic recovery mechanism. We’re paying and you don’t want us to be involved, that’s absolutely not okay.”

Mu Guoxing's words are the most accurate expression of what is far-sightedness and great ambition. Peng Junming and Wei Qiangchen looked at each other. If you use admiration to describe the mood of the two at the moment, that would be more accurate Not too bad.

China has money, but this money is bought with the blood and sweat of more than one billion people, and it cannot be taken out casually for these Western countries to enjoy.China is still not very rich, the living standard of the common people is still very low, and there is still a huge gap with countries like the European Union. If there is no condition to help the European Union, then those who wear straw sandals will help those who wear leather shoes.

If Mu Guoxing's idea is followed, it can not only find a way out for Huaxia's huge foreign exchange reserves, but also ensure the safety of the funds lent out. Most importantly, participating in the EU's economic restructuring plan can also strengthen Huaxia. The right to speak within the EU gradually controls the EU's economy.

Wei Qiangchen said: "Long, I think the EU may partially agree to our conditions, but it will definitely not allow us to participate in their economic restructuring plan.

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VIP 720 [-] Chapter [-] City of London

Mu Guoxing laughed: "It's better for them not to agree to all our conditions, then we have a reason, and no one can say anything if we don't lend them money. Wouldn't we use the money ourselves? Our common people Life is still very hard now, and it is time for them to enjoy the fruits of reform and opening up."

After taking a sip of tea, Mu Guoxing said slowly: "Nowadays, some people's thinking is very abnormal, and some people even publicly advocate that our trillions of foreign exchange reserves are not the hard-earned money of the people of the whole country, so I would like to ask Let’s talk about these people, where did the money come from? Under the current situation, it’s better for us to ignore the troubles of other countries. We don’t seek world hegemony, let alone follow the old path of the United States. If our own If you can’t solve your troubles and only help others, that’s putting the cart before the horse.”

Wei Qiangchen felt his face heat up. What Mu Guoxing said just now meant something. He was criticizing the speech made by Tong Youliang, deputy director of the Administration of Foreign Exchange, at a meeting.The central content of Tong Youliang's speech is that the huge foreign exchange reserves are not created by the people of the whole country, but bought by the State Bank with money.This sentence seems to be correct on the surface, but it is also a sneaky change of concept. He didn't think about it carefully, where does the National Bank's money come from?Can the country's wealth be accumulated without the hard work of more than one billion people?

"Comrade Qiangchen, after returning home, we must organize everyone to study seriously. If this kind of thinking is not changed, it will be very dangerous. A country is supported by many individuals. How can there be a whole without individuals? Against the people, how can this work? We politicians are actually hired by the people to manage this huge wealth, let alone think that we do something for the people as if it is a charity. The position must be correct, ass Don't sit upright."

Mu Guoxing's words are very meaningful. He is now only a deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs, so it is not good to talk too much about ideology. He can only use his actions to influence the people around him.

London, England is known as the capital of fog, and the name is quite interesting to say the least. At the beginning of the 2th century, most Londoners used coal as household fuel, which produced a lot of smog.These smog, together with the London climate, have caused the "famous" smog in London, which is called London Fog in English.Therefore, English sometimes refers to London as "The Smoke" (Thesmoke), and London gets its name "Fog Capital".

The record about London in the "Book of Romans" is from 5o AD, and the name London (London) comes from the Celtic word Londinium.The Celts invaded Britain in AD 43, after which they built a bridge across the Thames, and later they found a port in this favorable location.Around 5 AD, Roman merchants built a town by the bridge, and London was born.

The Danes invaded England twice, in 842 and 851, looting and burning most of the towns.Invading forces occupied the northern and eastern territories of England, including London. In 878, the Danes were defeated by Alfred the Great, and the British territory was divided into two parts. The Danes took the eastern territories of England, including London.Alfred the Great kept the southern and western lands.

Through peace negotiations, Alfred the Great regained London in 886, and he rebuilt the dilapidated walls of the old Roman city.For protection, Londoners living outside Rome moved back to the city during the reign of Alfred the Great. In 994, the Londoners completely repelled the Danes and forced them to evacuate.

After the Anglo-Saxons, it was the Normans from northwestern France who left a deep mark on British history.Their leader, William, claimed the right to succeed the Anglo-Saxon Emperor Edward by blood, and made a big attack.In 1 AD, William succeeded in military operations and became the monarch of England, William I, known as "William the Conqueror".

Although England was located in Winchester in the southwest of London at this time, in order to consolidate his position, William also built a solid Tower of London in East London to defend against the invasion of rebels, which was also a way to declare his authority. means.Under the rule of the Normans, London finally officially became the capital of England in the 12th century AD.

During this period, the royal family continued to build palaces in London, and the church also built many churches and monasteries.As for the City of London, the power of its mayor is becoming more and more stable, and business is booming.By 6 after the Second World War, due to the rapid expansion of London's population, authorities proposed and planned to establish a satellite city in the surrounding area 1944o2o miles away from the city of London, and attract skilled workers from London to work in the satellite city, thereby reducing the burden on the city of London. The pressure of overpopulation.

Beginning in the 2s, London entered a prosperous era. The automobile and aircraft manufacturing industries developed rapidly, and the wharf was also very busy. The number of employees once reached 5.But since the 3s, it has been affected by the gradual disintegration of the British Empire.Although the immigrant population to London has decreased significantly since 2, the population has grown rapidly again in the last few years of the 6th century.

Affected by the North Atlantic warm current and the westerly wind, London has a temperate oceanic climate, with small temperature differences between the four seasons, cool in summer, warm in winter, humid air, rainy and foggy, especially in autumn and winter.London is the political center of the country, the seat of the British royal family, government, parliament and the headquarters of various political parties.The Palace of Westminster is the activity place of the upper and lower houses of the British Parliament, so it is also called the Parliament Hall.Westminster Abbey on the south side of Parliament Square has been the place where the king or queen of England is crowned and royal family members hold weddings since it was completed in 1.There are more than 65 cemeteries of British kings, famous statesmen, military strategists, Newton, Darwin, Dickens, Hardy and other scientists, writers and artists.

Buckingham Palace is the royal palace of the United Kingdom. It is located in the central area of ​​West London, bordering St. James' Park in the east and Hyde Park in the west.

Whitehall is the seat of the British government. Major government agencies such as the Prime Minister's Office, the Privy Council, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Defense are all located here.The core of Whitehall is the Prime Minister's Mansion at 1 Downing Street, which is the official residence of British Prime Ministers.

London is not only the political center of the United Kingdom, but also the headquarters of many international organizations, including the International Maritime Organization, International Cooperative Federation, PEN International, International Women's League, Socialist International, Amnesty International, etc.

London is one of the most important economic centers in the world and the largest in Europe. In 2, its regional output value was 4 billion US dollars, accounting for 365% of the UK's gross national product.

伦敦城（net）或称为“一平方英里”（squaremi1e）是伦敦的最大的金融中心，分布有许多的银行、保险公司和金融机构。大约有一半以上的英国百强公司和1oo多个欧洲5oo强企业均在伦敦设有总部。全球大约有31%的货币业务在伦敦jiao易。伦敦证券jiao易所是世界上最重要的证券jiao易中心之一。伦敦港同时也是英国最大的港口，每年吞吐量约5000万吨。

There are more than 5 banks in the city of London, the largest number of banks in the world, including 47 foreign banks, with a total capital of more than 1 billion pounds in London.The annual foreign exchange turnover of the City of London is about 3 trillion pounds, making it the largest international foreign exchange market in the world.

The City of London is also the largest Eurodollar market in the world. The oil revenue turnover of oil-exporting countries sometimes reaches more than 5 billion US dollars a day, accounting for more than 13% of the world's Eurodollar turnover.The Bank of England, the central bank of the United Kingdom, as well as 13 clearing banks and more than 6o commercial banks are also located here.The most famous clearing banks are Barclays, Lloyds, Midland and National Westminster.

This shows how important London is in Western countries and the European Union.

VIP Two Thousand 720 Chapter Two Arrogance and Rudeness

There was no red carpet and no welcome ceremony, showing the arrogance of Britain, an old capitalist country. Only the staff of the Chinese embassy in the UK and representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises welcomed the crowd, bringing a lively atmosphere to the airport.

Mu Guoxing is not a person who likes to make publicity. When he went out to inspect in the country, because the people below put on too much scene, Mu Guoxing didn't know how many people he criticized, and sometimes he even made the officials below very ugly.But that was in China. Now that Mu Guoxing came to England for a visit, he represented the Chinese government, so people had to ask a few more questions about why.

Mu Guoxing knew very well that this was the British giving him a disgrace. After shaking hands with the British Foreign Minister Emmanuel who came to welcome him, Mu Guoxing never looked at them again. The representatives of the Chinese-funded enterprises shook hands warmly, and then, accompanied by Li Guixun, the Chinese ambassador to the UK, got into the car of the embassy. They did not go to the hotel prepared for them by the British side and stayed in the embassy directly.

"Vice Premier Mu did not stay in the hotel we prepared for him."

Emmanuel nodded: "Yes, Mr. Xiang, after Vice Premier Mu gave a written speech at the airport, he went to the embassy without saying a word. I can see that Mr. Vice Premier is very upset .”

"Mr. Emmanuel, Mu Guoxing is a strong-armed politician in China. He is very strong. It is understandable for him to behave like this. According to the agreement between the two parties, I will meet with you this afternoon as the rotating president of the European Union. He talks, and I think that's a high enough bar, he should be happy."

"Mr. Xiang, isn't it a little too much for us to do this? According to the plan formulated by the diplomatic departments of both parties, you should host a welcome ceremony for Mr. Mu Guoxing at the Xiangfu. Now the plan is suddenly changed, which is not in line with diplomatic practice. of."

Charleston smiled: "Mr. Emmanuel, we have informed the Chinese ambassador to the UK in advance. Because of my schedule problem, this welcome ceremony must be canceled. This is also in line with diplomatic practice. At tomorrow's During the meeting, you can explain it to Mr. Mu Guoxing."

Emanuel did not speak, and it is not uncommon in the history of world diplomacy to change the visit itinerary of a government head in the middle. fǔ will do this.Now that the UK and even the entire EU are asking China, it is obviously inappropriate to do so.

In fact, Emanuel didn't guess what Charleston was thinking. Charleston was mainly worried about his last visit to China.When Charleston visited Huaxia last year, Huaxia also sent the Minister of Foreign Affairs to greet him at the airport. Instead of being hosted by the President of Huaxia as he expected, the welcome ceremony was hosted by the President of Huaxia, but only the Prime Minister came forward to represent him.Afterwards, Huaxia explained that the chairman of Huaxia is the head of a country, and the prime minister is the head of the government, which is in line with diplomatic practice.

But Charleston didn't think so, because he thought that the Queen of England was just a symbol of the country, and his face was the real yuan of the country, and Huaxia's doing so was contempt for him.At that time, Charleston wanted to instruct the foreign affairs department to protest to Huaxia, but because there was still a request to Huaxia at that time, he gave up this plan after the persuasion of several ministers, but since then, Charleston has had this knot in his heart.

It can be seen that Charleston is not only very stubborn, but also a small-bodied person, which is also the result of his family's genetics.Although his family is a well-known political family in British history, it is also known for its vitriol.

This time, Charleston did not raise any objections to the reception plan formulated by the foreign affairs department at the beginning, and even instructed the foreign affairs minister to treat Mu Guoxing as a political leader. During the Spanish visit, Charleston instructed the foreign affairs department to notify the Chinese embassy to change the reception procedure.

At this time, Mu Guoxing was talking with Ambassador Li Guixun in the embassy. When Li Guixun said that the British side changed the arrangement of the welcome ceremony, Mu Guoxing smiled: "Comrade Guixun, the British side has a purpose in doing this." Yes, first, they want to give me a dismount and cause pressure in my heart. They can use this opportunity to win greater benefits in the negotiation. The second is that their inherent thinking is at work, and they look down on our China, which has just developed. It has become a powerful country in the world, and used this to show the world that Britain does not attach great importance to its relationship with China, but no matter what, the arrogant and rude attitude of the British government will definitely make them lose face in the world. "