They could be called Chinese or overseas Chinese. Although they held Southeast Asian citizenship such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, they might not recognize them as Chinese, but they could not deny that they were Chinese!
They had Chinese blood flowing in their veins!
They were true Chinese men of value!
No matter where they went, as long as they didn't show their identity and passport, most foreigners would think that they were from China when they first met them!
There was only one China in the world!
That was an undeniable fact!
They kept a low profile, tolerated, and lived in seclusion, but they were the wealthiest!
The reason why they could achieve what they had today was inseparable from the nurturing of Chinese culture, Min Nan customs, and Hakka traditions from their parents and ancestors!
The real secret of self-reliance overseas was probably due to the fine tradition of hard work, plain living, and being able to endure hardships.
Otherwise, the ones in charge of the Southeast Asian economy would not be the Thai, Hindustani, Jing, Burmese, Malay, or Dayak. It would be the Chinese!
Li He's words struck a chord in their hearts!
They could endure hardship to fight against fate, never willing to take a step back!
It was so difficult to improve, why should they retreat?
"You sure know how to stir people up!" Umehara Moji saw the unfriendly gazes from the people beside him and understood that Li He's words had worked. He said with a dark voice, "We'll meet again!"
Without turning back, he left with the people beside him.
"Mr. Umehara, we'll meet again!"
Li He shouted at the other party's back until he could no longer see them, before revealing a cold smile.
"Mr. Li, here's to you!" As the host of the banquet, Huang Huizhong had been standing beside Li He. The wine in his glass had not been touched, but at that moment, he raised his glass with Li He.
"Thank you." Li He had drunk quite a bit, but he only dared to take a sip. "I'm really sorry for disturbing the atmosphere of Mr. Huang's banquet."
"It's nothing, it's nothing. Mr. Li is a man of character. We all understand. " Huang Huizhong didn't see an embarrassed expression on Li He's face. If it was someone else, he would have given them a cold shoulder or even chased them out. Causing trouble at the banquet, wasn't this deliberately not giving him face?
What kind of words was this to make his guest leave in anger?
Unfortunately, the other party was the richest man in Asia. Since he had given him a way out, he could only go along with it. There was no reason for him to hold on to it!
"Thank you for your magnanimity, Mr. Huang." Li He raised his glass. Respect was mutual.
"You're welcome." Huang Huizhong was very satisfied with Li He's attitude. After all, he was the richest man in Asia. It was good enough for him to be humble in front of him. He then smiled and said, "It seems that Mr. Li is really interested in the Malaysian chemical project."
"No." Li He shook his head, "I don't understand chemical engineering."
"Mr. Li, what do you mean?" Huang Huizhong was puzzled, and the people around him also did not understand. They all looked puzzled. You are not interested in the chemical project, why are you here?
Aren't you just messing around?!
Li He said without hesitation, "As long as the Japanese are interested in something, I will be interested in it. Making money or losing money, I don't care!"
What?
The people around him thought they had heard wrongly!
What do you mean you don't care about making money or losing money?
If you keep doing business like this, how did you become the richest man in Asia?
Did the wind blow it?
So you only participated in this project to vent your anger!
You are the richest man in Asia. You are rich, but you can't be so capricious!
Isn't this throwing money into the water for fun?
Is there a need to take out 500 million USD just to vent your anger?
"Mr. Li is indeed generous." Huang Huizhong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He also couldn't figure out what Li He's brain was made of. Is doing business something to vent one's anger?
Li He smiled and said, "This is my temper. Whoever makes me unhappy for a while, I will make them unhappy for the rest of their lives."
He said it with sincerity, and every sentence came from the bottom of his heart.
"Mr. Li is a decisive person. You are a role model for our generation!" The person who spoke was a middle-aged man in his thirties.
Li He smiled at him. He had some impression of this person. He was the Deputy General Manager of Petronas in Malaysia.
After the banquet, the conflict between Asia's richest man and the Japanese Fujita Group was reported in the newspapers, and it became a hot topic for many people.
Li He was right about one thing. He and Umehara Moji met again soon, but it was at the signing ceremony of the chemical project between Sinopec and Malaysia.
China Renewable Resources Group, Indonesian tycoon Peng Yunpeng's Barido Group, Sinopec, Petronas, and Britain's BP will jointly build a polyethylene plant with an annual output of 500,000 tons!
The General Manager of Sinopec, Wang Tao, was the authorized representative to sign the contract. He and the General Manager of Petronas happily appeared on the stage and signed the contract under the witness of the Chinese and Malaysian leaders.
Umehara Moji looked at the smug Li He. His eyes were about to spit fire. He also wanted to offer a higher price or offer better conditions than Li He, but he didn't have the strength to do so.
If he had billions of cash on hand, he would not be so useless!
It was all Li He's fault!
After signing the contract, Li He walked over alone and crossed his arms in front of his chest. He smiled and said, "Mr. Umehara is still in good spirits. Congratulations!"
"No one knows who will be the winner!" In front of so many people and media, Umehara Moji could not make too much noise. He could only suppress the anger in his chest.
He would not accept it no matter what. How could a cooked duck fly away just like that?!
He was also very angry with the Malaysian government for not keeping their word. This was a joint agreement between the Japanese and Malaysian leaders!
How could they change their minds so easily?
Could it be that they could throw away their pride for money?
"It's good to have ambition. The key is to see if you have the ability." Li He smiled, put his hands behind his back, and walked out of the venue.
In 1994, the second APEC informal summit was held in Bogor, Indonesia. At the meeting, the overall goal of trade and investment liberalization in the Asia- Pacific region was set, and the timetable for developed countries to do so no later than 2010 and developing countries no later than 2020 was set.
Li He only had the right to watch from the sidelines.
But he also felt that it was amazing. He did not think that he would have the ability to witness an era!
To return the favor, he signed an agreement with Peng Yunpeng of Barido Group to build a paper paddle factory in Sumatra. The investment was estimated to be 1.5 billion USD.
Of course, there were also political considerations. At least it created a record for China's investment in Indonesia. The relationship between China and India reached a new level!
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