King of Industry

The next morning, accompanied by Minister Kong Xianchao and Counselor Li Haoping, the delegation drove to Montreal.

Montreal, also known as Montreal, is located on Montreal Island and surrounding islands in the St. Lawrence River in the southwest of Quebec, Canada. It is the economic center and main port of Quebec, Canada, and the largest city in the province.

When the delegation arrived at the Montreal City Hall, the mayor, Ms. Laura, personally received them.

As the mayor of the largest city in Quebec, Ms. Laura extended a warm welcome to Zhao Guoyang and his North American economic and industrial exchange delegation.

During the talks between the two sides, Ms. Laura expressed to Minister Kong Xianchao several times that she hoped that the delegation could stay in Montreal for two more days.

Because of the Montreal Fashion Festival, which will be held on the Academy Avenue of McGill University in the near future.

At that time, the world's leading industrial designers and many high-end brands will appear in this fashion festival.

Ms. Laura hopes that this friendly delegation from China can appreciate and feel the style of this fashion festival up close.

After hearing Ms. Laura's warm invitation, Kong Xianchao cast a questioning look on Zhao Guoyang.

Indeed, although Kong Xianchao's rank was higher than that of Zhao Guoyang, he was not able to control the itinerary of the delegation.

Whether to stay in Montreal to participate in this fashion festival depends on Zhao Guoyang's intention.

Ms. Laura is a smart person. Seeing Kong Xianchao's eyes, she knew that Zhao Guoyang had the final say on this matter.

Naturally, the mayor also glanced at Zhao Guoyang.

Seeing that the two people with the highest status in the audience were all focusing on themselves, Zhao Guoyang felt a little helpless.

In fact, for this Montreal Fashion Festival, he personally wants to participate.

After all, I can learn more about some international high-end fashion brands, which will also benefit my follow-up design of the "Fashion beauty" series of Rongguang Machinery Factory.

But this trip to North America, the itinerary of the delegation was too tight, so Zhao Guoyang hesitated.

After thinking for a moment, he tentatively looked at Ms. Laura and said, "Mayor Laura, the Montreal Fashion Festival will start on August 5th, right?"

"There are still three days, and I'm afraid we may not be able to make it in time. Because our investigation team only has two days reserved in Quebec Province. After that, we will rush to Minnesota in the United States..."

After hearing Zhao Guoyang's words, a relieved smile appeared on Laura's face: "Head Zhao, I didn't expect you to know a lot about our fashion festival in Montreal."

"That's right, in the past three years, our fashion festival started on August 5th. But this year's situation is special, because we have to make way for the closing ceremony of the Barcelona Olympic Games, the fashion festival has been moved forward to August 4th. That is, the day after tomorrow, The fashion festival is about to begin."

"I think, if your group is willing to stay for a little longer, it should be in time."

When Mayor Laura said this, Zhao Guoyang's thoughts inevitably came alive.

Indeed, if it is August 5th, it must be too late.

After all, the delegation has already contacted the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago and will arrive in Minnesota on August 5th.

At that time, the staff of the Consulate General will pick you up at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in Minnesota.

But if the Fashion Festival opens on August 4th, then after participating, just take a night flight, and you will definitely be able to catch up.

Thinking of this, Zhao Guoyang nodded lightly, smiled at Ms. Laura, and said, "Great hospitality is hard to come by. Since time permits, our delegation must be in this fashion festival to appreciate it!"

Laura did not expect that the young Captain Zhao would make a decision so readily, which was quite different from the cautiousness of ordinary Chinese officials.

After listening to Zhao Guoyang's answer, she nodded with a smile and said, "It would be great if Head Zhao and the distinguished guests of the inspection team would appreciate it! Later, I will ask Kong to give the VIP tickets to the Fashion Festival." Minister and Mr. Zhao, send them over!"

Kong Xianchao and Zhao Guoyang thanked this strong woman, and the atmosphere in the venue gradually became harmonious.

Next, the representatives of the two sides talked about their views on the bilateral trade between the two big countries, China and Canada.

Laura praised China's reform and opening-up policy very much, and looked forward to the rapid growth of Montreal and China's trade.

On the side of the delegation, Xu Guangyuan from the Ministry of Foreign Trade talked about how much the Chinese government and the people attach importance to trade with Canada.

Ning Zhongxin from the National Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Industry also made a speech, talking about Huaxia Machinery Manufacturing, and his admiration and admiration for the high level of related manufacturing companies in Montreal.

After the two finished speaking, Zhao Guoyang concluded with a smile: "Mayor Laura, our delegation has always been yearning for the development of Montreal's traditional industries."

"Montreal's clothing, cigarette making, food, textile and wood industries are all very prominent, while other industries, such as steel, rolling stock, machinery, chemistry, aircraft and electrical appliances, are also very advanced and developed, occupying a very large share in the world. Important position."

"Especially in the areas of vehicle manufacturing and aircraft, which are the focus of our investigation team's investigation this time..."

Hearing this, a smile from the heart appeared on Laura's slightly slack face.

As the mayor of Montreal, Laura certainly knows how important these two industries in her city are.

It is no exaggeration to say that the profits generated by the two industries of vehicle manufacturing and aircraft production have supported almost half of Montreal's economy.

In particular, Bombardier, the largest company in our city, is the epitome of the vigorous industrial development of the city in the past 20 to 30 years.

Hearing Zhao Guoyang mention these two industries right now, Laura seemed to see a lot of orders coming to the most important companies in her city.

After trying to calm down, Laura looked at Zhao Guoyang with a smile and said, "Commander Zhao is right, our city of Montreal is indeed at the forefront of the times in terms of vehicle manufacturing and aircraft."

"The most famous manufacturing company in our city, Bombardier, is the leader in this field!"

Hearing that Laura mentioned Bombardier on his own initiative, Zhao Guoyang saved a lot of trouble.

He nodded again and again, and said in approval: "Mayor Laura is right! In fact, the company that our delegation most wants to visit and visit during this trip to Montreal is Bombardier..."

Laura didn't seem surprised by this at all, she just nodded with a smile on her face and said, "It seems that Head Zhao has made sufficient preparations before coming this time."

"Indeed, Bombardier, an enterprise, almost represents the face of our city of Montreal. It would be a pity if your group didn't have time to visit one or two during this trip!"

After hearing Laura's words, Zhao Guoyang climbed up the pole and said, "Yes, Ms. Laura. I don't know if Bombardier is convenient today. Let's take a walk and have a look!"

After Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, Laura was amused: "Mr. Zhao is too polite. In fact, when Minister Kong called me yesterday, I had already made arrangements."

"After the welcome lunch is over, I'll let Director Mark of the Industrial Bureau of the Municipal Government accompany you to visit Bombardier!"

"As for Bombardier, I have already greeted their executive chairman, Pierre Ebola. You can just go there, and he will personally receive all the distinguished guests!"

After Laura said this, Zhao Guoyang was overjoyed: Laura, the mayor, greeted him, and it was really different, even the executive chairman was dispatched.

Unlike those family businesses in Western countries, Bombardier is no longer under the control of the Bombardier family after several changes, but is composed of many large and small shareholders.

Its executive chairman, that is, the executive chairman of the board of directors, is a manager jointly elected by these shareholders, and is also the nominal top leader of the company.

The executive chairman, Pierre Ebola, perhaps his personal shares are inconspicuous among the many shareholders.

However, his influence in Bombardier is far greater than those major shareholders who only participate in dividends and do not care about the company's operations.

If he could get in touch with this big shot, maybe the task that Mr. Li entrusted to him would have some hope.

Putting aside the distracting thoughts in his mind, Zhao Guoyang said to Laura politely: "With Mr. Pierre Ebola personally receiving him, our trip will definitely go smoothly. Thank you, Mayor Laura!"

After hearing Zhao Guoyang's words, Laura couldn't help being surprised and said, "Mr. Zhao has heard of Mr. Pierre Ebola?"

Zhao Guoyang smiled slightly, nodded lightly, and said, "Know a thing or two! Mr. Pierre Ebola, who has worked in Bombardier United Technologies for 18 years, has been the head of the company's propulsion and aerospace systems business since three years ago. .”

"Last year, I was officially appointed as the executive chairman by the company's board of directors..."

"Honestly speaking, Pierre Ebola's technical leadership is excellent. It is a loss for Bombardier's technology department that he serves as the executive chairman!" Zhao Guoyang shrugged.

Laura obviously did not expect that the head of the China inspection team would be so familiar with the situation of Bombardier, and there was a bit of consternation in his eyes.

As for the participating members of the Huaxia delegation, they have long been accustomed to Researcher Zhao's omniscience, and their expressions are very calm.

Laura was stunned for a while, then came back to her senses, shook her head and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhao's seriousness in doing things is really admirable. I think Mr. Pierre Ebola should be very happy to meet you... ..."