Chapter 128 Must be listed (1)

Liu Qiao burst out laughing, which made Liu Jun puzzled. Zhao Guodong's words seemed to be justified, nothing wrong. I don't know what the story between his sister and this brother-in-law was.

"As for that, Guodong, if you have such a big hat, China United Investment cannot afford it. You are all big shots who have to fight for deputy ministerial-level cadres, and you are still very concerned about these things with us? China United Investment does not look at the nature of the project, but only depends on whether the project can achieve stable profits. Whether you introduce us to United Semiconductor or Guanghua Group's circulating fluidized bed boiler project, we all feel that the prospects are promising, so we are not stingy in investing. The airport project is indeed not suitable for our China United Investment."

Liu Qiao picked up the teacup and took a look. The teacup contained the authentic Dahongpao. The things that Liu Yan brought back were, as the deputy director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, he traveled around the world. These things were inevitable. It was natural that Dahongpao could not become something that would give away people everywhere. In short, the things that could be tossed out from the tea tree near the cliff were almost the same.

"Sister Four, do you mean you are not optimistic about Ningling Airport?" Zhao Guodong didn't care, and his emotions seemed not affected by Liu Qiao's refusal.

"Guodong, it depends on how you view this issue." Liu Qiao picked up the delicate and white original porcelain teacup in Jingdezhen and blew gently. "From the government's perspective, whether a place has an airport and the size of the airport is actually the simplest yardstick to measure the economic development status of a place. It is clear that in addition to the special geographical conditions where state subsidies are required, a place can support the normal operation of an airport, which at least shows that the local economy is fully vibrant and has good prospects. Therefore, many places have racked their brains on whether to access the airport or not. It can be said that in recent years, the construction of local airports has been in full swing, but most airports are unable to support themselves and must rely on local government financial subsidies to maintain it."

Zhao Guodong nodded and admitted that what the other party said was the fact. It seems that although Liu Qiao decisively rejected his Ningling Airport project financing proposal, China United Investment did not have no investigation and demonstration of this project, but had conducted some discussions.

In recent years, the trend of local branch (trunk) airports has been very strong. From the coastal areas to the central and western inland areas, this trend of growth has spread. However, from the perspective of built local branch (trunk) airports, few can achieve self-operation by themselves, and most of them are in a state of huge losses, which makes all localities doubt the establishment of airports in prefecture-level cities outside provincial capitals and sub-provincial cities.

"I admit that Ningling's economy is developing very fast. In fact, after you put forward this suggestion, we quickly reviewed it. Ningling's growth rate ranked first among prefecture-level cities in the country last year. The GDP exceeded 48 billion, and it formed a momentum of power equipment and materials manufacturing, food, new energy industry, new materials industry, environmental protection equipment and tourism industries, especially the new energy industry is very strong. If we follow Ningling's growth rate last year, as long as it can be maintained for three to five years, let alone branch airports, even trunk airports, I guess it is not a problem to achieve profitability. The key is how long can you ensure that Ningling's economic growth rate last year? Can it be reached this year and next year? I think it is not only you, but no one can give us such a guarantee."

Liu Qiao took a sip of tea and talked freely. He also analyzed Ningling's economic development very thoroughly, which made Zhao Guodong nodded.

"We conducted a survey on the operating conditions of airports in non-provincial capitals and sub-provincial cities built in the eastern and central and western regions in recent years. We found that except for a few, this type of airport almost relies on government financial subsidies to maintain normal operation. Some of them have also brought huge drags on local governments, making it difficult for local governments to get out of trouble."

"According to estimates, generally speaking, branch airports only require passenger transportation to reach 500,000 passengers to achieve profitability. The operation of 300,000 to 500,000 passengers can only be said to be in a state of difficulty, and less than 300,000 passengers is an absolute loss. At present, many branch airports in China only have a few tens of thousands of people per year. In this case, if local governments want to ensure the normal operation of the airport, they have to use huge finance to fill the gap. Therefore, given that there are too many uncertain factors and too great risks in airport projects, we generally do not invest in such projects. Please understand this."

"After all the time, you, China United Investment, are not optimistic about the development prospects of Ningling." Zhao Guodong laughed.

"Haha, Guodong, China United Investment is not my own. I am Liu Qiao. I am just a managing director. Of course, to a certain extent, I can make the decision, but I can't even convince myself. How can I convince others?" Liu Qiao shook his head slightly and giggled, "To give a simple example, Guodong, Ningling's economic development took off in your hands, but can you guarantee that you will work in Ningling? Two years or three years, or five years? I'm afraid I don't even feel confident. Let's see if you are going to study in the Central Party School now, I'm even more worried."

Zhao Guodong shook his head and laughed when he was saying this: "Sister Four, are you still secretly praising me?"

"Guodong, what I mean is the truth. Although there are certain rules for the economic development of a place, it is undeniable that the foresight and ambition of the main leaders in a specific period of time can indeed lead to a huge economic change in the place. Now you have done it, but what about your next job? "Liu Qiao looked at Zhao Guodong, "If you can stay in Ningling for another three years, I think this project can be considered for China Joint Investment, but it is obvious that you can't do this."

"Sister, you are too proud of me. Ningling's economy has the right time, place, and people. I admit that I personally play a certain role in it, but if you say that I personally enjoy the merits, I am ashamed. At present, our city team is relatively united and has a relatively consistent view on the development concept. This is the subjective reason for Ningling's economic development in the past two years. The objective condition is that the national economy has also been in a positive trend in the past two years. Only when the two are combined can the Ningling economy achieve rapid growth. I can say responsibly that Ningling's growth rate this year may be lower than last year, but its GDP added value will not be lower than last year. Our Ningling City's GDP target this year is 75 billion, and its fiscal revenue exceeds 10 billion. So in my opinion, Ningling's economic situation is completely able to afford the operation of an airport."

Zhao Guodong's words fell into Liu Qiao's ears, and a smug smile appeared on Liu Qiao's face: "Guodong, look, you are not optimistic about the operation of Ningling Airport, right? Is the Ningling Municipal Government also prepared to bear the airport's losses and maintain it with financial subsidies?"

"Haha, Sister Fourth, I won't hide it from you. There is this estimate in the city, but I believe that the operational loss of Ningling Airport should be short. I am confident that I can make a profit after three or even one year of construction. This is evaluated based on all aspects of Ningling, not because I speak nonsense." Zhao Guodong's eyes were full of confidence, "So I hope China United Investment will carefully consider the city's suggestions."

"Since Ningling City's financial situation is so good, and you are so confident, why should we try our best to invite our China United Investment Group to enter?" Liu Qiao did not answer positively, but asked back.

"Sister, Ningling's financial situation is very good, but you also know that if our Ningling wants to further maintain the rapid development momentum, we must continue to increase the construction of infrastructure to increase the development momentum and attractiveness of Qiangningling. In addition, with the adjustment of central policies, investment in solving social and people's livelihood is increasing, and local governments are also required to cooperate and increase investment in this regard. Now many central policies and projects require local governments to follow the investment, otherwise the central government's funds and policy benefits will not be enjoyed, which forces provinces, cities and counties to adopt this method to increase investment." Zhao Guodong explained patiently.
Chapter completed!