Rebirth of Hong Kong 1981

   Chapter 325 Fifth Grain Merchant

Brazil

  Brazil is the largest country in South America. Whenever people mention Brazil, the word 'football' pops up in their minds unconsciously.

  Everything in this country can be linked to football, and some memories may even be missed because of the too strong football brand.

  Brazil is known as the "Kingdom of Football" due to the country's love for football and the achievements of its men's and women's national teams in the World Series.

  From the perspective of Brazil's history, Brazil is the only major country that escaped the two world wars in modern times, and has enjoyed hundreds of years of peaceful and stable development.

  The land area is large enough to rank among the top ten in the world, with a large population, and the population of later generations has exceeded 200 million. The country is also rich in various resources. Various conditions have already provided the foundation for becoming a world-class power.

  After the end of World War II, Brazil ushered in a period of rapid development. In the process of world economic recovery, a large amount of raw materials are urgently needed.

  Brazil has made great profits in the process of rising various raw materials.

   From 1967 to 1974, Brazil's gross national product increased at an average rate of 10% for eight consecutive years, creating the so-called "Brazil Miracle".

  The high-speed average annual growth rate of 10% for eight consecutive years made the Brazilian miracle the hottest topic at that time.

   At that time, with the economic growth rate of Brazil, only Japan in the world could match it.

   However, such a growth rate came to an abrupt halt in the mid-1970s when it was hit by the oil crisis.

   followed, with the Fed raising interest rates, the dollar continued to strengthen, the currencies of Latin American countries such as Mexico, Brazil and Argentina depreciated sharply, the economy was in trouble, and the debt crisis broke out in 1982.

   Before the 1980s, countries around the world generally adopted protective measures for food production, but after the Uruguay Round, countries eased tariffs, domestic support and export subsidies.

  Under the framework of the WTO, the liberalization of grain trade promotes the further free flow of grains around the world, further reducing transaction costs, and the scale effect of grain traders is further highlighted.

  Brazil is the world's largest soybean exporter. Before 1990, grain prices and exports were strictly controlled by the government.

   However, after the Agricultural Products Storage Law, the Brazilian government continued to withdraw from the grain storage business and actively encouraged private storage.

  Due to severe inflation, the government has been shrinking the agricultural credit policy, which has given foreign capital a good opportunity.

  The four major grain merchants also entered Brazil aggressively at that time and expanded aggressively.

   Now Brazil has serious domestic and foreign debts, and there are already signs of inflation, but this does not affect Yang Chen's investment.

  Agriculture is the pillar industry of Brazil's economy. Even if Brazil's inflation, it will not affect food exports.

   However, because of the distance, Yang Chen's investment in Brazil will be very limited. After all, the distance from Brazil to Xiangjiang is too long.

  Let's not talk about other things first, the freight cost alone will be a lot higher. Fortunately, he still has time, and it will not be too late to enter the Asian side after laying a solid foundation.

   Next, Yang Chen's main base will be located in Australia, not far from Xiangjiang.

   Speaking of Australia, I have to say that its unique environment and resources are really enviable and envious.

  The livestock and mining industries are important economic pillars in Australia and are world-renowned.

   Therefore, people refer to Australia vividly as "the country on the back of sheep" and "the country on the minecart".

  The native land of Australia has lush pastures, abundant groundwater resources, and a hot and dry climate, which is very suitable for the growth and reproduction of sheep.

   In addition, Australia is one of the most important food producers and exporters in the world.

  Australia's main crops include wheat, barley, rapeseed, sorghum, etc.

  Because of the sparse population and the large per capita land area, Australia has a very high degree of mechanization.

  The mechanization of agriculture has made Australia's population engaged in agriculture very small, only about 6% of the population is engaged in agriculture.

  The mechanization of agriculture represents a reduction in labor costs, which has great advantages for the output of agricultural products.

   In addition, coupled with Australia's unique geographical location, it is the only country in the world that has a single continent, with a land area of ​​over 7 million square kilometers, the smallest of the six continents in the world.

   Surrounded by the sea, Australia's shipping industry is very developed. As long as you find a suitable place near the sea, you can build a port.

  The convenience of transportation has made Australia reduce the transportation cost.

  As one of the Commonwealth countries, Australia can be said to be the best and most suitable investment place for Yang Chen today.

  Compared with Brazil, Australia is much closer to Asia, and the influence of the two financial giants in Hong Kong, HSBC and Standard Chartered, cannot be ignored.

   The later richest man Li bought properties around the world. Looking at the autobiography of the richest man Li, it is not difficult to see that the success of the other party has always been inseparable from the shadow of the financial giant HSBC.

   It has been revealed in later generations that the largest landlord of local vineyards in Australia, behind the tens of thousands of hectares of Australian vineyards, is actually owned by the richest man Li.

  Australia's major freight terminals and people's livelihood industries all have the figure of Li's richest man.

  Since the richest man Lee successfully swallowed Hutchison Whampoa, HSBC has been behind it.

   Many of the acquisition plans of the later richest man Lee are all the selection of former British colonies. Commonwealth countries like Australia are basically the "sphere of influence" of HSBC.

   Whenever the richest man Lee wants to acquire companies in these countries, HSBC can provide exact information and help.

   There is a financial giant who collects news, rolls up his sleeves to "lead the way" and clears the relationship.

   Although this life will not be open, it is no different from wearing the best equipment.

   Now Yang Chen doesn't need to go to Australia to investigate anything, as long as he goes through two financial institutions, HSBC and Standard Chartered, he can get a clear picture of what he wants.

  Australians have less land and more land, so it is more appropriate to circle them and engage in large farms.

   In addition, Yang Chen, a mining company in Australia, will also join in, and then the inland will open up, and the demand for various raw materials will be unimaginable.

   This wave of opportunities to make money is better than being earned by outsiders.

   With the development potential of the inland, he will never give up this rare investment opportunity no matter how stupid he is.

   This kind of left hand in, right out, no matter how you look at it, the meat is rotten in your own pot.

   There is a retail store with a blood transfusion from a cow in Australia and a terminal sales channel. As long as he does not die, I believe no one can kill it.

   Even the four major grain merchants can only stare blankly and sit down to discuss the fifth grain merchant.

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   (end of this chapter)