"If I really want to talk about it,"

Huang Hua now looked like he was reminiscing about the past: "That would be too early..."

October 1955 to May 1956.

Relying on its geographical advantage of being adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao, Guangzhou has held three commodity and material exhibition exchange meetings.

These three exchange fairs are different from the subsequent Canton Fair. They are completely Guangzhou's own trade fairs.

As a result, after the three meetings, the Ministry of Foreign Trade’s commissioner in Guangzhou noticed something was different.

The trade fairs in Guangzhou were completely different from those he had seen in other cities.

At the trade fair held in Guangzhou, not only more than half of the local products are exported.

From the data point of view, it is also quite amazing.

Three exhibitions were held consecutively in more than half a year, and the export turnover of just two of them was close to 10 million US dollars.

At that time, China's annual export volume was only US$5.6 billion.

What is this concept?

The commissioner immediately saw the necessity of holding a large-scale exhibition in Guangzhou.

In June 1956, the special commissioner in Guangzhou quickly proposed to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Guangzhou Province to hold a national export commodity exhibition and exchange meeting in Guangzhou.

This request was reported all the way and the green light was given all the way.

After joint approval by many leaders, it was decided that on November 10, 1956, the China Export Commodity Exhibition would open at the Sino-Soviet Friendship Building in Guangzhou.

The invitation letter sent by China Resources Company attracted nearly 3,000 merchants from 37 countries to the exhibition.

Promoted the export of goods worth more than 50 million US dollars.

After a large amount of foreign exchange was piled up, the Ministry of Foreign Trade saw a brand new window to quickly earn foreign exchange.

The next year was 1957.

The Ministry of Foreign Trade officially issued a notice that the first Canton Fair will be held in Guangzhou in April.

This time not only large and small commodities, but also Jiefang trucks drove by.

In order to facilitate the smooth progress of the Canton Fair, Guangzhou also established the second taxi company in the country in the same year.

There are more than 60 Volga vehicles, which have been busy since they first appeared.

…

"Don't look at it, I just turned 35 this year,"

Huang Hua's voice was slow and clear: "But as early as more than 10 years ago, I started busy with the work of the Canton Fair.

Looking back now, I was the most nervous when I went there for the first time.”

"That's right," Jiang Shan understood:

"You must be nervous when you go back for the first time. Besides, you just started working at that time, right?"

“It’s true that I have just entered the workplace,”

Huang Hua looked at Jiang Shan meaningfully and said:

"But at that Canton Fair, it wasn't just me, everyone was extremely nervous."

"Everyone is nervous?" Jiang Shan was surprised: "Why?"

“Who says it’s not the case,” Huang Hua recalled: “Originally, everyone thought that not many merchants would come to the Canton Fair.

Unexpectedly, the number of people attending the exhibition was no less than in previous years, and the turnover was not greatly affected.

Afterwards, our leaders found out after some inquiries.

It turned out that before the meeting, a pamphlet appeared out of nowhere called "Secrets of Doing Business with the Chinese."

As a result, this booklet gave many merchants the courage to participate in the exhibition."

"Really," Jiang Shan asked curiously, "What's written on it?"

“Back then, almost everyone who came to Guangzhou to participate in the exhibition had this book with them.

Following the instructions in the book, these overseas businessmen got off the plane.

The first thing I did was not go to the hotel, but buy a well-fitting Chinese tunic suit and a badge on my chest..."

Hearing this, Jiang Shan, Jiang Zhuangzhuang and Ding Lingling simultaneously imagined the scene of the Canton Fair described by Comrade Huang Hua.

"What a pity,"

Jiang Shan shook his head and smiled: "I can't see such a wonderful scene."

Huang Hua smiled: "Do you think it's just like this?"

Jiang Shan: "What else?"

"It's not that simple. Don't forget, I wrote a whole book,"

Huang Hua continued:

“After getting ready for the outfit, these foreigners quickly checked into the hotel, learned new ideas and read up on the knowledge points with quotations.

At the subsequent Canton Fair, I discovered that these overseas merchants met with us.

I won’t discuss business with you right away, but I’ll shout a few slogans with you first.”

Jiang Shan was stunned when he heard this: "Are you talking in English or Japanese?"

"You can say anything,"

To this day, Manager Huang is still unforgettable: "Many times, several foreigners will learn from each other and exchange experiences."

Comrade Huang Hua, who had just entered the society, deeply realized at that time the ability of overseas businessmen to learn quickly and keep pace with the times.

…

1981, March.

There is only less than a month left before the Spring Canton Fair is held.

Guangdong Provincial Foreign Economic and Trade Commission, the investment promotion office.

Comrade Wang Shi, who has just turned 30, is checking the list of leaders who are about to go to Zhongshan Hot Spring Hotel for inspection.

"Hiss...how come there is another Dongfang Metropolis Newspaper?"

"What's wrong, Lao Wang?"

A middle-aged woman across from the desk said, "See an acquaintance?"

"What kind of acquaintance is this? I just look familiar to this name."

Looking at the list of personnel just reported by the Tourism Bureau, Wang Shi quickly flipped through the previous information:

"Reporter accompanying the Ministry of Foreign Trade: Jiangshan, reporter accompanying the Ministry of Machinery: Jiangshan, Pujiang Foreign Trade Office: Jiangshan."

Listening to Comrade Wang Shi's mumbling words, the middle-aged woman was also shocked:

"How come there are so many people? Are the same people reported by these departments?"

"It seems like they really are the same person."

Looking at the registration book in his hand, Comrade Wang Shi's eyes narrowed:

If this is the case, he must pay special attention to receive this Comrade Jiangshan.

…

In early 1981, China Resources Corporation, headquartered in Xiangjiang, was ordered to launch a new business after acquiring two supermarkets.

At the end of last year, an advertisement with a full text of 196 words appeared in major newspapers and periodicals in Hong Kong and Omen.

This advertisement can be summed up in eight words - "Purchase tickets to Hong Kong and Macau, pick up fuel from the Mainland".

After the reform and opening up, there are more and more vehicles from Hong Kong and Macao traveling between Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shantou and other areas.

Therefore, Guangzhou Petroleum decided to join forces with China Resources Corporation to introduce to the compatriots in Hong Kong and Macao:

[To buy stamps in Hong Kong and Macao, come to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shantou to refuel.]

It is a pity that after several months, this set of convenient services has not been accepted by compatriots in Hong Kong and Macao.

At this moment, Shao Kang, the person in charge of China Resources, who had published many oil-selling advertisements, was applying some cooling oil on his forehead...
Chapter completed!