In 1978, the Baoshan Iron and Steel Plant project was officially launched with a total budget of billion yuan.

In 1978, our national fiscal revenue was billion!

Chen Keping knows this better than anyone else here.

"I consulted with experts to develop a budget for this electrolytic aluminum project. Even if we try to save as much as possible, we'll still have to invest at least 20 million yuan. Last year, our provincial fiscal revenue was only 1.2 billion yuan, and we had a serious fiscal deficit."

"We can't come up with this kind of money on our own, and we can't afford to run this factory."

“We can only seek external investment.”

"But the issue the commander just mentioned is indeed very important and must be taken seriously."

"I'm in Zhuang'an, and I can guarantee that this attempt at a Sino-foreign joint venture is truly for development and construction, but I can't guarantee that for other places either."

"Therefore, I believe that a complete set of systems and procedures should be introduced as soon as possible for this Sino-foreign joint venture so that everyone can operate according to the system."

"In the four special economic zones, we implement special import and export policies. But in inland areas, how should these policies be formulated and implemented? I think we still need to conduct pilot projects."

"The systems and policies issued by the state should be based on actual pilot projects."

"Foreigners investing in our country should have a set of regulations on how to invest, how to distribute shares, how to share profits, how to share technology. We can't just let each place do what it wants."

"Beyond that, the state needs to establish a dedicated unit to manage this work and assign personnel to oversee it. What if there's collusion between insiders and outsiders, where people harm the public interest for personal gain? How should we handle it? There must be rules to follow."

"Commander, we are now crossing the river by feeling the stones. Although we cannot stand still, we cannot move too fast either. If we stand still, we will not be able to make progress. If we move too fast, it will easily lead to chaos."

"So I'm applying to have this electrolytic aluminum project run as a pilot project. I ask the leaders and relevant state departments to send personnel to participate in and supervise the entire process, so that we can conduct a deliberate exploration to implement this system as soon as possible."

"Oh……"

After hearing what Liu Hongyi said, Comrade Chen Keping frowned slightly and began to think seriously.

The room became very quiet and everyone looked at him silently, not daring to disturb his thoughts.

"Then tell me, what exactly do you plan to do?"

After a while, Comrade Chen Keping said.

Tai Zhengyang and Fang Wei both breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that the leader has been unconsciously influenced by Liu Hongyi's words.

The key point is that what Liu Hongyi said does make sense.

It is definitely not advisable to stop eating because of choking and not introduce foreign investment for construction. If we close our doors and rely on our own accumulation bit by bit, how long will it take for us to catch up with the level of the world's advanced countries?

But Comrade Chen Keping's concerns are indeed justified.

If foreigners flock in without any screening, problems will definitely arise.

The chief is right. Foreigners are not philanthropists. They must have a purpose. They will use money to pave the way for us, corrupt our cadres, and then seize the opportunity to gain benefits for our country.

Therefore, it is very necessary to formulate a reasonable system and resolutely implement it.

If you follow this line of thought, you will be able to gain the understanding and support of the leaders.

"Yes, Chief!"

Liu Hongyi straightened his body again.

"Here's how I think about it: foreigners provide the money and technology, and we provide the minerals, labor, and land. As for the shares, we must own more than 50%."

"The management rights must also be in our own hands."

"Of course, we can refer to their opinions when formulating corporate systems. They can also supervise their implementation."

“It’s not okay to exclude them completely.”

"We also need to learn from their mature experience in factory internal management and market development. In this area, we are relatively lacking and have a lot to learn."

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