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News Corp’s Star TV is really a troublemaker.

If it is a domestic company that does not comply with relevant domestic policy requirements in some aspects, it will be closed down with a single order. Even thousands of companies in the entire industry will be banned immediately.

But foreign companies cannot do that. Behind foreign investment is international law. If people spend money to invest in China and just clean it up, it will severely damage the investment confidence of foreign investors. Once foreign capital stops coming to China, the entire domestic economy will no longer be able to receive the injection of external funds. The vitality will disappear, the economy will stagnate, and what will follow is a massive wave of unemployment.

So you can't do this.

It's a bit like Google.

Google has been doing evil things in China and not obeying orders. Officials have long been dissatisfied with them. But there is really no good way to deal with it. The only way is to disconnect the Internet from time to time and criticize it at the 315 party.

Fortunately, Baidu and Weidian are very competitive and the products they produce are excellent. When domestic netizens have a free choice, they all choose Baidu and Weidian.

Later, Google's domestic share was less than 2%, and it lost more than 200 million last year.

I had no choice but to quit.

There are no mandatory requirements behind Google's departure from the mainland market. It is basically a choice made by the market economy. If they could make money at home, they wouldn't leave.

Things are more serious at News Corp.

TV stations are much more sensitive than Internet search companies.

In the search business, domestic private companies can do whatever they want without even having a license. The same cannot be said for TV stations. It is impossible for private capital to enter this industry. Even the Hong Kong government's Phoenix TV has to be incorporated before it can be opened to a small number of paid users in some areas of the country.

It is simply unthinkable that Star TV is controlled by foreign capital.

Zhou Buqi is very strange. How did News Corporation do it? How to get them to pass the review and get the corresponding license? You know, it is easier to ask God than to send Him away.

Just like Google, the reason why it took so many years to clear out of the mainland market is because Google has already invested a lot in China and has already entered the market. Companies such as Facebook and Twitter can easily be blocked because these companies have not entered the market and they have no branches in the country.

Star TV has entered the scene. If you want to send them away, there must be two necessary conditions. First, News Corporation has the intention to exit; second, relevant domestic institutions are acquiring it at a high price.

"Well, now is indeed an opportunity to negotiate with News Corporation." Zhou Buqi quickly understood the overall situation, "News Corporation should have the idea of ​​​​exiting. Star TV should not make much money in China, and News Corporation now We’re short of money. We’re also talking about trading some of the rights to 20th Century Fox.”

Xu Baihui smiled and said, "Yes, that's what I mean. News Corporation intends to withdraw, and the intermediary has contacted us. Now it's time to negotiate the price."

Zhou Buqi said: "I cleared Google, and now Star TV is here. That's okay, I'll go talk to Murdoch. But I'm curious, how did they get in back then?"

"How many years has it been!"

"Yeah?"

"It's not just one company. In addition to News Corporation's Star TV, there is also Time Warner's China Entertainment Television."

"ah?"

Zhou Buqi was very surprised, feeling that it exceeded his understanding of the current situation of domestic society.

Xu Baihui said: "A few years ago, our CCTV wanted to open up foreign markets and build overseas channels, but we didn't have the relevant resources and no operators to cooperate with us, so we couldn't do it. In order to build overseas channels, we cooperated with Time Warner and News Corp has reached a partnership."

"Resource exchange?"

"More or less, they help promote overseas channels, and the country has approved their launch in the country. China Entertainment TV is the first domestic overseas satellite TV channel to be allowed to land in the mainland and enter cable TV, and Star TV is the second."

"No wonder!"

Zhou Buqi suddenly realized.

Xu Baihui said: "Now that overseas channels have developed, well, there is no need to cooperate anymore. We can clear the channels in accordance with relevant laws and regulations."

"What?" Zhou Buqi twitched the corner of his mouth, "I suddenly don't want to see Murdoch anymore."

Xu Baihui said with a smile: "What's all the fuss? We can't let foreign investors lose money after all. Why not buy it back at a high price? I've met the heads of Star TV's China region. They are all very dissatisfied with Murdoch's decision-making. They all say that he He’s just an old fool.”

"What's wrong?"

"Idiots, blindly confident, unable to see clearly the domestic policy situation. As early as 2003, Time Warner saw that something was wrong, so it withdrew and sold China Entertainment Television to TOM Group. Many executives of Star TV Everyone advised Murdoch to get out as soon as possible and cash out to develop other areas, but he just didn’t agree.”

Zhou Buqi asked: "TOM Group belongs to Li Chao's family, right? It's Hong Kong-owned and can be considered an overseas TV station."

Xu Baihui said: "The Li family is smart and obedient. After TOM Group acquired China Entertainment Channel, it narrowed its business scope. It can only be launched in three-star or above hotels in eastern Guangdong Province and foreign-related areas. It cannot be spread in other areas. News Corporation is different. Murdoch is very ambitious and really wants to get a share of the 1.3 billion market. He has also found cooperation with local stations. This time they have to sell whether they want to sell or not."

Zhou Buqi couldn't help but sigh, "This Murdoch is really an old fool!"

Xu Baihui said with a smile: "Boss Zhou, can you please help me? If you do this for me, Jieyu Media will be able to go public steadily in April next year."

Zhou Buqi said, "Okay, I'll go to New York tomorrow."

…

The next day, on the plane.

Zhou Buqi looked through some of the most important newspapers in the UK and felt somewhat emotional. This is football culture, and it’s no wonder that they are a football powerhouse.

All newspapers, including financial newspapers, have almost the same headlines on their front pages——

"England encounters a goal-line mystery"

"unfair! Poor refereeing kills England's chances of reaching the quarter-finals! 》

"Lampard's goal did not count, England defeated Germany 1:4"

"How long will the unresolved case continue?" 》

"Controversial World Cup." 》

"Eagle Eye!" Hawkeye! Football needs eagle eyes! 》

Zhou Buqi watched the game last night and felt that the British media were really good at creating momentum. At England's level, let alone goal-line suspense, even if they were given a penalty kick, they still wouldn't be able to beat the German team.

However, this is a good thing after all.

Just as he expected, some media are openly calling for it. Last season, Ziweixing Digital Media's Eagle Eye technology was tried out in 6 Premier League games and the FA Cup final, and the results were acceptable.

Now, there should be a reason for British football to fully promote Hawk-Eye technology, right?

Zhou Buqi, through Ziweixing Global, notified Murdoch in advance that he would go to the News Corporation headquarters to meet him.

However, the specific time has not yet been determined.

It does not matter.

Zhou Buqi is now one of the top celebrities on the Forbes rich list. He will receive a grand welcome wherever he goes. All he needs to do is say hello in advance and make sure Murdoch is in the company.

There is no need to make an appointment in advance. You can go whenever you are free. Even if Murdoch is in a meeting, the meeting will be stopped immediately to entertain him.

Zhou Buqi was in a hurry. When he got off the plane, he took two secretaries, Sun Wanran and Ning Lu, and went straight to News Corporation's headquarters in New York without waiting for the Ziweixing Global team to arrive.

He had been there once and was familiar with it.

The front desk was in a hurry, arranging for someone to call and report to his boss, while leading him up the stairs with a bright smile, and went directly upstairs to find Mr. Murdoch.

News Corporation's headquarters is actually not in New York, but in Delaware, mainly for tax avoidance. The administrative center is in New York, which is the center of the newspaper and media industry.

Mr. Murdoch is too old, so his office is large and luxurious, with full service facilities. In addition to the dining room, bedroom, and gym, the suite also has a dozen rooms such as a swimming pool and a study room.

Zhou Buqi was very fast. When he went upstairs, Murdoch seemed to have just received the notice and walked slowly to the door to greet him. He was followed by a man wearing a black shirt, blue trousers and a ponytail. She is a woman with particularly big eyes and a very elegant temperament. Her literature and art are mixed with fashion, and she is full of elite characteristics.

Xiaomi’s vision is really good!

Zhou Buqi secretly admired him and shook hands with him again. Although it was only the third time they met, both parties seemed very enthusiastic, as if they had known each other for years.

"Oh, by the way, this is Miss Elizabeth Holmes."

Murdoch formally introduced the beauty next to him.

Zhou Buqi was still a little surprised, thinking to himself, could it be that you want to get divorced and remarry because you are so old? Why do old-school entrepreneurs have this hobby? His current wife used to be his secretary. Later, they got along well and got married.

"Hello, Miss Holmes, I am Zhou Buqi."

Since she was so formal, Zhou Buqi couldn't be too frivolous. He shook hands with her gently, his little hands were very soft. When shaking hands, she could really be described as having a great manner.

Amazing!

Zhou Buqi is so smart, he reacted immediately.

This woman has undergone very professional training!

Sun Wanran and Ning Lu are also excellent, but they both play their true colors and are what they are. This Miss Holmes is obviously different. Her dress, makeup, temperament, appearance, and behavior are obviously trained by professional teachers.

At first glance, it looks particularly charming!

Not the charm of a woman, but the charm of a female entrepreneur. Judging from his clothing, temperament, state and energy, he looks very much like Steve Jobs.

Looking at Murdoch's admiring look, Zhou Buqi suddenly realized that this Miss Holmes was probably not the old man's mistress, but probably his guest.

I suddenly visited and bumped into him.

"Mr. Zhou, I also work in Silicon Valley and have wanted to visit you for a long time. I am very lucky to see you today."

Miss Holmes said, "Hoo!" Another instant kill!

This voice is so professional and well-trained!