"Secretary Liang, these are all of An Jingzhi's requirements." Director Zhou immediately reported his conditions after An Jingzhi left.
The entire provincial leadership team gathered in the conference room to discuss this matter.
Secretary Liang said, "What are your ideas? Tell us what you think. Everyone is welcome to speak freely."
"This request is excessive. We cannot agree to it. How can a factory be privately controlled? Isn't this a step backward in history?"
"That's not true. Our country is encouraging foreign investment and factory construction to seek change. Even if he were to take private control of the factory, there's no problem. Isn't there an additional condition? If he can't manage the factory well, we still have the opportunity to intervene. Of course, I definitely hope that the factory will continue to do better. This is not only our political achievement, but also the benefit of the people."
"And that thing about preemptive purchase rights? Is he so sure our country will open this loophole and allow private individuals to acquire state-owned factories?"
"Foreign businesspeople are definitely more business-savvy than us. In my opinion, given the current trend of openness, this is a matter of time."
"I don't agree," someone said. "No matter how things change, it's impossible to turn a state-owned factory into a private one."
"We can put this issue aside for now," Secretary Liang said. "If that day ever comes, what's the point of giving him the right of first refusal? If there's no such opportunity, then there's no point in discussing this."
"The key now is whether or not to agree to his request and take control of the factory."
"Although they promised us they could insert a finance officer, this officer would at best only be there to check the accounts and wouldn't be of much use."
"I object. This investment is valuable, but we still need to think long-term."
"I'm against it, too. If we let him take control of the factory, how will we manage it? We can't get involved, and what if he exploits the workers?"
Most people are resistant to this. National policies have changed, but they are too far away from home. Some people are also worried that policies will change again. They don't seek to make any achievements, but only to avoid mistakes. If they want to maintain the status quo, they can also retire peacefully.
Secretary Liang was willing to hold this meeting because he was actually already inclined towards the suggestion put forward by An Jingzhi.
The Hong Kong businessmen invested such a huge amount of money and took the initiative to solve the problem of the production line. They only need to provide some space and build some factories, which can bring a large amount of investment to the province and solve the employment problem of unemployed young people in the province. This is a cost-effective thing.
Although they have no control over the personnel management of the factory, they certainly have the ability to intervene directly if the other party goes too far, so there is no possibility that the other party will exploit the workers.
He also understood why these people said this, wasn't it because they didn't want to make mistakes?
"Do you know how many unemployed young people there are in our province? Ever since the educated youth returned home, public security in this province has become increasingly chaotic. Doesn't everyone know the reason?"
"Isn't it all about work? These young people are full of energy and have nothing to do. What else can they do besides fighting?"
"This is no longer the past. Leaders have said we need reform, economic development, and change. Are you still clinging to the old ways? Can't you see the people's needs?"
As soon as Secretary Liang finished speaking, the meeting room fell into silence, and everyone had different thoughts.
"I understand your fear of responsibility, but have you ever considered that because of your fear of responsibility, the people of Qidong Province may continue to be poor!"
"The South has been vigorously developing its economy. Its annual GDP is five or six times that of ours, and now it's more than ten times!"
"They have policies to attract investment, and it's close to the sea, with convenient transportation."
"If we want to get investment from foreign and Hong Kong businessmen, what do we have? We're broke and yet we're unwilling to make concessions!"
"This time, it's An Jingzhi who came from our province. Otherwise, do you think he would choose our province?"
"Do you know what kind of investment benefits the Guangdong Province Investment Promotion Department offers to Boss An?"
"The factory and the land are just the basics! We haven't even done half of what they need, so why would Boss An choose us? It's all out of kindness!"
"We're from the same province..."
Some people had blank expressions, some were indignant, and finally everyone began to think deeply.
It is true that when it comes to investment environment, they are definitely not as good as Guangdong Province. People choose them just because it is their hometown.
"What seems extremely difficult here may not be known to you, but Guangdong Province has already begun to prioritize its implementation."
"Private ownership of businesses isn't big news anymore. It's just that some comrades are working behind closed doors, turning a deaf ear to what's happening outside."
This made some people blush and dare not look up.
"But Secretary Liang dared to do this in Guangdong Province because they have a special economic zone. Isn't it too risky for us?" Director Zhou asked.
He was actually inclined to agree to An Jingzhi's request. After all, the other party didn't make any excessive requests.
It is understandable that they want to gain control of the factory. After all, a factory cannot have two people in charge, and they are not the only ones who can do it.
But he still had some concerns in his heart. After listening to Secretary Liang's words, he realized that Secretary Liang should also be inclined to agree, so he dared to ask this question.
"I don't care what others think. Everyone is changing, and if we don't, we'll fall behind. You've all heard the saying, 'A tree that doesn't move dies, but a person who moves lives.' Only by constantly changing can we survive."
"Haven't we experienced enough of being beaten for falling behind?"
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