Chapter 1731 Negotiation
Harding turned to look at Hong Tao and said with a smile: "I heard Mr. Hong's speech on TV today, and I felt very touched, so I wanted to talk to Mr. Hong...??? Hehehe"
"Since that's the case, I won't interfere with you!" Gao Yuanyuan made a gesture to leave, and Levins frowned and said with a smile: "Miss Gao Yuanyuan is the ambassador of the Chinese government to M, and he is a good friend of Mr. Hong. There is nothing to do without any hindrance. Why don't you talk together? It just so happens that our President also wants to hear the opinions of the Chinese government on this election in M." After that, Levins winked at Harding.
Harding understood it and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, Miss Gao Yuanyuan, you don't have to be polite, please sit down!"
"Sister-in-law, since the President doesn't mind, what else do you have to be embarrassed about? Let's sit down!" Hong Tao said with a smile.
"Sister-in-law?" When Levins, who had a considerable study of Chinese culture, heard Hong Tao's title of Gao Yuanyuan, immediately felt suspicious. He also knew that in China, the relationship between the two people would not be as simple as a private relationship!
It was obvious that there was doubt on Levins' face, but neither Hong Tao nor Gao Yuanyuan wanted to explain to him. Hong Tao asked the secretary to bring four excellent cups of coffee and said to Harding with a smile: "What's the point of giving me advice to you when you arrive?
Harding hurriedly smiled and said, "Hong Xian was wrong this time. I want to ask Mr. Hong for advice.
Hong Tao pretended to be surprised and said, "Mr. President, you are not kidding me, right? Do you have anything to ask me for advice? Mr. Levins, who is sitting next to you, is your think tank. He has always been known as a "wisdom fox" in the political circles of M Country! If he can't even help you, I, Hong, will be even more unsatisfied, haha."
Levins smiled modestly and said, "It's rare that Mr. Hong looks at me like this, but it's a pity that even I can't help Mr. President this time.
"Oh? What the hell is it?" Hong Tao asked.
Harding sighed, looked bored, and said to Hong Tao: "Mr. Hong, the problem you stated in your TV speech today is actually a problem that has troubled us for a long time. The housing prices in M Country remain high. Because the housing prices are too high, people who cannot afford to buy houses are definitely not just Chinese in M. Most ordinary people in M Country are also facing the same dilemma. We have always wanted to find a good way to alleviate this contradiction. Unfortunately, we have made a lot of efforts, and ultimately they all ended in failure! Therefore, today I came to learn from Mr. Hong to see if Mr. Hong has a good way to solve this problem.
Hong Tao smiled slightly and said quietly: "Mr. President, do you know why you have taken so many wrong actions but all ended in failure?"
"Please give me advice from Mr. Hong!" Whether Harding was sincere or false, Harding's face was full of seriousness and sincerity, and he looked like he wanted to listen to Hong Tao's regret.
Hong Tao smiled and said, "It's actually very simple! It's because the government of M Country is not determined enough, and those measures to suppress housing prices are often only implemented halfway, and because of pressure from all sides, they have to be abolished in the middle! Over time, those real estate developers are naturally fearless and become more greedy! The more greedy they are, the housing prices in M Country will become higher and higher. Now the housing market in M Country is full of bubbles. If they are not resolutely rectified, the consequences will be unimaginable once the bubble bursts in the future!
Harding turned to look at Levins, and Levins nodded slightly. Hong Tao said the truth, and Levins had completely mastered these information.
"Since Mr. Hong's opinion, the housing market in M country has reached a point where it is necessary to be rectified?" Harding asked quietly with frown.
Hong Tao shook his head and said, "Although I am an overseas Chinese living in M with a green card in M country, I am not a real Chinese native after all, and I also have a house to live in. No matter how far the housing market in M country is developed, it has nothing to do with me. I originally didn't want to participate in this matter, but overseas Chinese in M trusted and supported me, and made me the president of the China Federation, so I have to think about their beaches. Therefore, I hope that Mr. President, you don't blame me. Whoever can make the housing prices in M country lower and let our overseas Chinese live in M country live in M country, then I will support whoever! And if no one does anything, let the housing prices in M country rise, then I will naturally oppose him, and I will spare no effort to firmly oppose it!
"That means, if I can't let the housing prices in Country M drop, then Mr. Hong and the China Federation will also oppose me?" Harding asked with a frown.
Hong Tao nodded without thinking and said, "Although I don't want to, if things come to this point, I have no other choice! At that time, please forgive me by Mr. Harding.
Hong Tao had already made it clear. Levins turned to look at Gao Yuanyuan and asked, "Miss Gao Yuanyuan, you are the Chinese Ambassador. Please tell me the position of the Chinese government.
Gao Yuanyuan smiled slightly and said, "Whether the housing prices in M country fall or continue to rise? This is the internal affairs of M country. Our Chinese government will not interfere. But when Mr. Levins asked about the attitude of our Chinese government, I can say it. Although M overseas Chinese are strictly speaking, they are no longer Chinese, but they are Chinese after all, and are relatives of our Chinese. Our Chinese government cannot watch them suffer and suffer! Therefore, the attitude of our Chinese government coincides with Mr. Hong!
Both Hong Tao and Gao Yuanyuan were very determined. Harding didn't say anything else, nodded and said, "I understand! Our government in M has always attached great importance to diplomatic cooperation with M. In order not to disappoint your government, and not to disappoint thousands of overseas Chinese in the Federation of China, I will definitely try my best to resolutely suppress housing prices!
After hearing Harding's words, Hong Tao and Gao Yuanyuan looked at each other and smiled. Hong Tao nodded and said, "If Mr. President can really make up such a determination and let us truly see your actions, of course I will continue to support you!
Harding nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then what should I do specifically? Today, Mr. Hong talked about the problem very thoroughly in his TV speech. I think Mr. Hong must have thought of a solution to suppress the housing prices in M countries. Please give me advice!
Hong Tao chuckled and said, "As long as you have the determination and don't be afraid of resistance from all parties, it is too simple to lower housing prices! Even if I don't need to say it, I think the President will know it well! The reason why housing prices in M countries are so high is not because of the market, but because greedy real estate developers are manipulating the results of speculation behind their backs. If you want real estate developers to stop, you have to let them exit from the real estate market obediently. The fastest and most effective way is to cut off their capital chain and leave them with no money to speculate! Therefore, I suggest that you propose a proposal to raise the loan interest rate of banks, raise the loan threshold of real estate developers, and adopt a tight monetary policy to make those real estate developers suffer!
Harding turned to look at Levins, his eyes full of inquiries. Levins thought for a while and said, "Mr. Hong, raising the bank's loan interest rate is not a trivial matter. It will have an impact on the market and fiscal policy of M countries. So, I hope you can give Mr. President some time to consider it and give you a reply!
Hong Tao nodded and said, "This is what it should be! However, the election of Mr. Harding and McKinley has begun. If McKinley immediately proposed this proposal that would benefit the people of the country M as the first place, it would probably be a big disadvantage to Mr. Harding!
Harding chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Hong, even if McKinley thought of it, he would not have the courage. Even if he came hard, he would not pass. Hong Tao chuckled his three hips and said, "No matter whether he will be passed or not, as long as he comes forward, it will be a gesture. Even if it fails, he is also a fighter and hero in the minds of the people of the M country! I am no exception. So, Mr. Harding should make a decision early!
Harding frowned and nodded and said, "Of course! I will take substantial actions as soon as possible!
Hong Tao smiled and said, "Then let's wait and see! Mr. Harding, the opportunity is rare, you must seize it well.
Harding laughed and said, "It must be!" After saying that, he looked at Levins and said, "Levins, we have delayed Mr. Hong's precious time. I think we should say goodbye, right?"
Levins stood up and said, "Yes, we have to hurry back and try to draft the proposal sooner!
"Both are busy people, and I don't want to stay two of you for a long time. Please give me the two!" Hong Tao and Gao Yuanyuan got up and sent them out of the office, looking very enthusiastic, which made Harding and Levins feel that this time they were right. After sending them away, Hong Tao stared at them for a long time and said to Gao Yuanyuan: "I'm really tired when I smile at the people I hate!
Gao Yuanyuan chuckled and said, "It's worth it to be tired. Look at the expressions of Harding and Levins, and you will know how successful our performance today is. The two of them must now think that the biggest gap between us and Harding is the housing prices in Country M. As long as the housing prices in Country M are reduced, we will support him 100%!
"Let him dream of spring and autumn for a few days first! When the housing prices come down and the subprime mortgage crisis in M Country breaks out, Harding's government will immediately be subject to unanimous criticism from all walks of life in M Country. At that time, they will be in a hurry and exhausted! But sister-in-law, I think that Levins seems to be very difficult. Will he be fooled by a capable person?" Hong Tao asked Gao Yuanyuan with some concern.
Chapter completed!