After staying in London for three days, Yang Chen arranged everything before taking a plane to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

Darwin is the capital of northern Australia and a relatively famous tourist city in later generations. It was named after the British biologist Charles Robert Darwin, who visited here for inspection in 1839, so the city is named after him.

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The city of Darwin was originally the residence of the indigenous people. In the 1870s, gold mines were discovered here and it developed rapidly.

Because it is close to the seaside, Darwin is often hit by thunderstorms and tornadoes. The most serious one was on Christmas Day 1974, when an unprecedented tornado almost destroyed the entire city.

After the hurricane, 70% of the buildings in Darwin were destroyed, tens of thousands of people were evacuated by air, and large buildings in the city were almost destroyed. Only the government office building with a heptagonal roof remained.

In the past few years, although the reconstruction work of Darwin City has been completed, the population has continued to decrease, which has caused the overall economy of Darwin City to continue to decline.

When Yang Chen arrived at Darwin Airport by plane, he was warmly welcomed by Darwin city officials.

Australia is divided into six states and two territories. The two territories are the Northern Territory and the Capital Territory. Both territories are directly managed by the federal government. There is no state government, no governor, and no governor.

The power of the Northern Territory's self-organized government comes from federal authorization. The highest administrative person in the territory is the respective local chief executive.

Therefore, here, the mayor of Darwin is the highest chief executive of Darwin.

The reason why Yang Chen came here, instead of going directly to the Australian capital, was for on-the-spot investigation. In addition to the Northern Territory, he would also go to the next door state of Queensland.

The Northern Territory and Queensland together account for more than 40% of Australia's land area. Yang Chen's Northern Australia plan is centered around these two places.

Of course, it is mainly the Northern Territory. As for why it is the Northern Territory and not Queensland, which has a better environment, there is only one reason, and that is the small population here.

Although the population of the entire Australia is very small, the population of the Northern Territory is definitely rare in the world.

How little?

It's no joke to leave a big city and not see anyone for a hundred miles. If you don't have something to do, you may be picked up by an animal when you go out.

Of course, even if someone is in trouble and encounters a herd of animals, they may not be able to run away.

The Northern Territory covers an area of ​​approximately 1.4 million square kilometers, nearly six times the size of the United Kingdom in later generations.

And in this place, which is more than six times the size of the United Kingdom, the population is less than 200,000. Well, well, according to the current population statistics of the Northern Territory, its population has not even reached 150,000.

With an area of ​​1.4 million square kilometers and a population of only 150,000, it takes almost ten square kilometers to see one person.

Faced with this situation, I am afraid that if you look for any animal family in the Northern Territory, they will be more numerous than the people here.

The population is too small. Even if it becomes independent, the Northern Territory has not been able to become an autonomous state as hoped and can only accept the direct management of the federal government.

Due to the impact of the hurricane in 1974, the Northern Territory has been actively seeking investment from abroad. Yang Chen's arrival is no less than a timely help for officials in the Northern Territory.

In order to show the importance it attaches to Yang Chen, the Darwin City Government booked the entire best hotel in the city for Yang Chen and his party to stay.

The reception banquet was in the evening, so Yang Chen and his party went directly to the hotel to stay and rest.

In the hotel, Yang Chen took the information about the Northern Territory compiled by Huo Jianning, sat on the sofa, and read it carefully.

Due to the limited population of the Northern Territory, most people are employed in jobs that rely on mining. The Northern Territory is very rich in resources. The discovered minerals include bauxite, gold, manganese, zinc, lead, silver, bismuth, copper, and diamonds.

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The more famous minerals include copper, gold, iron, manganese, uranium and bauxite, as well as palladium, platinum, bismuth, molybdenum and other rare metal ores. Most of the mined ores are exported.

These are the most important sources of income in the Northern Territory and have always supported the construction and development of the Northern Territory.

Huo Jianheng: "Boss, it is understood that the Northern Territory's oil and gas reserves are also very considerable. Although the Australian government has not disclosed specific data, it is a recognized fact.

Therefore, in our next negotiations, we must not only obtain mineral development rights, but also strive to obtain oil and gas development rights.”

"Nowadays, the economies of Asian countries are developing faster and faster, and the urbanization population is increasing, and Asian countries' dependence on oil and natural gas energy is gradually increasing.

If we can obtain the rights to develop oil and gas, it will be a huge boost to the subsequent development of Northern Australia."

Yang Chen was very excited when he saw that he seemed to be getting excited, so he waved his hand and said: "The negotiation will be left to you. I won't interfere casually. I don't care about the process. I only want to know the end result."

the result.

This time Hang Seng Bank obtained a huge amount of deposits from Saudi Arabia, conservatively estimated to be more than 10 billion US dollars.

Use this money as a bargaining chip and use it to pry open the mouth of the Australian government. Not only is it the right to develop minerals and oil and gas, you also want the other party to give you the greatest preferential treatment in terms of immigration and reduce restrictions on immigration requirements."

"The huge Northern Territory has a population of only a few hundred thousand people. Tell them that we have the ability to develop the entire Northern Territory, provided we have enough manpower.

If they can't provide it, then we will recruit it ourselves. We have room to recruit hundreds of thousands or millions, provided they open up the immigration window."

Huo Jianhuang was not surprised by Yang Chen's plan to immigrate hundreds of thousands or millions of people to the Northern Territory, because he had long known Yang Chen's idea to use immigration to peacefully occupy the Northern Territory and build it into a

Overseas bases.

This is Yang Chen's only purpose of investing in Australia. If this purpose cannot be achieved, there is no need to talk nonsense here.

But when Yang Chen said that Hang Seng Bank had obtained a huge deposit of tens of billions of dollars in Saudi Arabia, Huo Jianhuang couldn't help but be severely shocked.

Tens of billions of dollars, such a large amount of money has been invested, and as long as there are enough manpower, the development of the entire Northern Australia will definitely not take much effort.

The main reason why the Northern Territory is under the direct jurisdiction of the federal government is because the population is too small. Otherwise, with its land area of ​​more than 1.4 million square kilometers, coupled with abundant mineral resources and oil and natural gas energy, how could it become a

An autonomous prefecture.

There is a big difference between autonomous prefectures and federally administered territories. Compared with federally administered territories, autonomous prefectures are more independent.

There is a big difference between the two laws and regulations alone. Everything in the directly-controlled territories must be in accordance with the regulations of the federal government, but it is different in autonomous prefectures. If you want to legislate or abolish it, you only need to vote and approve it by the members of the autonomous prefecture.

The Northern Territory originally belonged to New South Wales, became part of South Australia in 1863, and was transferred to the Commonwealth of Australia in 1911.

During the Second World War, the Northern Territory was bombed by the Japanese army. Later, the coalition forces used Darwin as a base to counterattack north. In 1978, the Northern Territory gained autonomy, but it still did not become a state and was still directly managed by the federal government.

The federal government has the power to repeal laws and regulations in the Northern Territory.

This is the current situation in the Northern Territory, the only area under direct jurisdiction besides the Capital Territory.

Darwin is also the only Australian city that has withstood the baptism of war. During World War II, it served as an important military base for the Allied forces.

In 1942, the island nation bombed Darwin twice. After that, during World War II, Darwin Port withstood dozens of bombings.

This is also the reason why later generations of Australia vigorously attacked island countries whenever they had the opportunity.

Nowadays, the mainland is still a small and transparent place. Although people pay attention to it, they don’t pay much attention to it.

In contrast, the island nation's economy is getting stronger and stronger, which has attracted the attention of many countries, especially Australia, a naughty kid who likes to envy others at every turn.

During this period, not only did the United States express concerns about the economic rise of island countries, but Australia, its neighbor with great hatred, was also very jealous.

Immigration and investment, no matter how rich the islanders are, Australia is still very tight, but in comparison, it is much easier for the Chinese.

What Yang Chen has to do now is to speed up immigration and increase the number of Chinese to a certain proportion while the inland has not yet risen and Australia has not yet suffered from red eye. Then the Australian government will not be able to thrive by then.

Immigration is the fundamental solution to everything.

If the Australian government cannot open this hole, there is no need for it to waste time here.

The northeastern part of the Northern Territory is the Barkley Plateau, the central and western parts are plain grasslands, the south is mountains and desert areas, and the southwest is mostly dry salt lakes. About four-fifths of the area is located in the tropics, spanning two obvious climate zones, and high temperatures are common.

In addition to minerals, the pillar industry of the Northern Territory's economy, only the livestock industry remains to be developed. Australia is known as a country on the back of a sheep. The livestock industry not only drives meat products, but also the textile industry.

Of course, in addition to this, there is tourism.

The Northern Territory has many natural landscapes and the beauty that nature has given it. As long as it is well constructed, Northern Australia can become a huge tourist destination.

In later generations, Australia's tourism industry was quite developed, and the overall growth rate of the tourism industry was several times that of other countries.

As we all know, one of the things that people in later generations like to do most is to travel abroad. The Northern Territory has a superior geographical environment and is most suitable for the development of tourism. If it is developed well, tourism in the future will be enough to make the Northern Territory's economy grow by leaps and bounds.

After closing the information in his hand, Yang Chen looked at Huo Jianhuang opposite him and said: "Next, we need to set up companies in several aspects. In addition to jointly investing in energy and mineral resources with the Australian government and the local government of the Northern Territory, we will also

Acquire or invest in some related companies in my own name and introduce them to the Northern Territory for joint development."

In terms of shares, I hope to hold at least 60% of the shares, and definitely not less. The initiative in the entire development work must be in our hands, and I don’t want to end up being their wedding dress.”

"If there are not enough people in the secretarial office, go and recruit people for me. Salary is not an issue. As long as you have the ability, just send them out to me. Whether it is a mule or a horse, just pull them over and try them."

"Your last plan, if the Australian government has any objections, can be modified appropriately. However, the priorities must be clearly defined. Some projects that are not due for time should be pushed back as much as possible. Don't take too big steps, otherwise it will be easy.

It’s the egg.”

Huo Jianheng said seriously: "Don't worry, boss, HSBC is on our side this time. Even if we don't consider it, they will raise it themselves."

To be honest, he had never thought that Yang Chen would entrust him with such an important matter to complete. He was surprised and excited at the same time, and at the same time a little nervous, for fear of messing up the matter.

There are several opportunities in life. Once you miss them or screw them up, the consequences will be disastrous.

For this open plan, Huo Jianhuang gathered the entire secretarial office, and also specially found more than a dozen professionals from HSBC and Hang Seng Bank to make plans based on the actual conditions in Northern Australia and Queensland.

HSBC is not ambiguous this time. It seems that it is determined to take a gamble with Yang Chen. Yes, it cannot be said to be a gamble. The Northern Territory is indeed rich in mineral resources. Most of the cooperation projects between the two parties are mining development and infrastructure construction.

In terms of other industries, the Australian government has not intervened.

Mineral resources are in oversupply in developed countries in Europe and the United States, but they are increasing day by day in developing countries in Asia.

HSBC has extensive connections in Asia. As long as the minerals are mined, they can find buyers with their eyes closed, especially since Yang Chen also has a fleet of ships. The combination of the two parties is simply a powerful combination.

Huo Jianheng: "By the way, boss, the mayor of Darwin proposed expanding the Darwin Port. He asked me to ask the boss for your opinion."

He was not very familiar with Darwin Port, so he asked directly: "What do you think? Does Darwin Port need to be expanded?"

Huo Jianheng thought for a while and said: "Boss, my suggestion is that we and HSBC find a new port, and we don't refuse the Darwin local government's request."

"Why is this?" Yang Chen couldn't help but frown when he heard this, feeling that Huo Jianheng's idea was a bit unnecessary.

Huo Jianheng opened his mouth and explained: "Boss, Darwin Port is the largest deep-water port in northern Australia. It not only undertakes the main import and export trade of the Northern Territory.

At the same time, it is also a military port, where not only the US military is stationed, but also the Australian government troops are stationed."

"Boss, according to my opinion, our next focus should not be on Darwin, but other cities in the Northern Territory. This is not suitable to serve as our base camp."
Chapter completed!