Chapter 470 Misfortunes never come singly (4)

  Actually, this new problem is a chain reaction caused by China mainland’s statement that the RMB will not depreciate.

As the only superpower in East Asia, Japan’s performance in this crisis is remarkable. In addition to the Bank of Japan’s active allocation of funds to Southeast Asian countries to help them maintain their currency security, senior officials of the Japanese government also put This crisis is regarded as an excellent opportunity for them to win over regional politics, and they repeatedly proposed to establish a regional mutual aid fund, or establish an institution similar to the IMF to protect the economic security of various countries.

  But after the fire in South Korea, Japan's backyard, the cloud of economic crisis even hung over Japan for a while, which made them no longer jump up and down, but began to concentrate on managing their own one-acre three-point land. Although the Japanese economy has not been booming in the past few years, the huge foundation is still there. Therefore, under the double stimulus of loosening monetary policy and implementing low interest rates, the Japanese economy quickly restored stability.

However, after the Chinese mainland announced that the RMB will maintain its current currency value and will not depreciate, the Japanese government’s desire to stimulate exports through currency depreciation has come under a lot of pressure. This pressure does not come from the economy, but from the political level. .

  In all fairness, there is nothing to blame for Japan's approach. It uses currency devaluation to stimulate exports, which is what all Southeast Asian countries do. But that's not how it is considered politically. As the only superpower in the region, it's okay not to help other countries at this time, but it is very wrong to add insult to injury. Especially in the context of China's announcement that it will not depreciate, Japan's behavior is even more glaring.

Although Japan can argue that its own currency market is open and free-floating, and everything is determined according to the relationship between supply and demand in the market, such words can only deceive ordinary people. For the country's political leaders, this argument is not convincing at all.

  Since the economy began to take off in the 1970s and 1980s, Japan’s elites have reached a consensus to seek a political status that matches their economic status in the international community. This kind of consensus once reached its climax in the early 1990s. As a result, after being severely taught by the United States with economic wars, the Japanese elite began to reflect on their recklessness and radicalism, and quietly counteracted it in 1994. After the European and American world, they began to shift the focus of international politics to other underdeveloped regions and countries, hoping to seek more support from the international community by helping their economic development.

It is precisely because of this demand that Japan once showed an eager attitude in the early stages of the economic crisis, but now it "sweeps the snow in front of the door". This behavior has chilled the hearts of many Southeast Asian countries. Therefore, in order to save the political In the face of the decline in the world, Japan must also take action, in exchange for these countries' old favor towards Japan by raising the yen.

  But a new problem has arisen again, that is, when the market is not doing well today, the Japanese authorities want to increase the exchange rate of the yen by buying the yen in a big way, which will leave a deliberate impression on the market. In order not to offend both, the current Japanese authorities need an opportunity, an opportunity that is enough to excite the market.

   "Hayami-san, this time Wang Sang came to visit, what do you think?"

In the office building of the Bank of Japan, the logo of BOJ can be seen everywhere. In the governor’s office on the top floor, Yu Hayamizu, the new governor of the Bank of Japan who just took office in March this year, is taking off his shiny leather shoes and holding a document to the office. Walk on the tatami.

   In this tall building overlooking Tokyo's Ginza district, staff in suits and leather shoes can be seen everywhere. These people are not much different from the busy office workers on the streets of Tokyo on weekdays, but these people are running the world's second largest central bank, second only to the Federal Reserve's BOJ (Bank of Japan) in power and authority.

Yu Hayami is over fifty years old, he is in the prime of life. He looks not much different from ordinary Japanese people. He has small eyes, flat nose, and everted teeth. When he smiles, he looks very lewd. If When I saw him on the bus and subway, he definitely looked like a standard tram idiot.

  His office is on the top floor of BOJ headquarters, with a wide field and excellent view. On the east side of the office, there is a standard office area, with dark red desks and chairs, an assortment of books, and a big Japanese flag on the wall. On the other side, it looks like a rest area. There are tatami mats that can accommodate two people. There is a bronze tea table in the middle. There are even clogs under the tatami mats, and kimonos are even hung on the walls. , a paper fan and a sword.

At this time, Yu Hayami was sitting on the tatami mat, holding up the teacup and tasting it tastefully, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the other hand was waving aimlessly in the air, not knowing whether he was following the silent rhythm or Simple swing.

   Kneeling respectfully across from him was a handsome young man named Haruhiko Kuroda. He was only in his thirties, and he was very ambitious. As the assistant to the president, Haruhiko Kuroda is responsible for the daily itinerary of the president, collection of policy data, and coordination and communication with other departments.

  Wang Xuehong came to visit this time, because he notified Haruhiko Kuroda in advance, and the assistant to the president will arrange the itinerary.

After tasting the tea for a while, Hayamiyu slowly put down the teacup, opened his eyes suddenly, and asked strangely: "Wang Sang? Wang Sang from Huaxia? What is he here at this time? Why didn't I receive any relevant notice? "

"That's it!" Seeing the dissatisfaction on Yu Hayami's expression, Haruhiko Kuroda quickly knelt up straight, lowered his head, and quickly replied, "Wang Xuehong and Wang Sang from Huaxia contacted me, hoping to be able to contact me at the right time." Come to Japan, a private visit. So I agreed, because it was not related to business, so I didn't report it. This was my mistake. But yesterday, he suddenly proposed to visit Hayami-san in a private capacity. I didn't dare to make a claim on this matter, so I reported it to you immediately."

   "Really?" Hayami Yu was very satisfied with Kuroda Haruhiko's attitude, but this was just one of his methods, so he just snorted slightly, with a noncommittal look. Just when Haruhiko Kuroda was still uneasy, Yu Hayami began to say again, "Kuroda-san, what do you mean this Wang Sang is visiting at this time?"

   "Subordinates dare not make random guesses!" Haruhiko Kuroda still hadn't figured out what the boss was thinking, and lowered his head even lower after saying "Hey".

Seeing that the beating was almost done, Hayamiyu smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said, "Kuroda-san, just speak boldly. If I'm not wrong, this Wang Sang came here this time, it is definitely not careless." Purpose. Therefore, I need a talent like you to analyze and analyze for me!"

Hearing Yu Hayami comparing himself to a talent, Haruhiko Kuroda was overjoyed, but he didn't dare to show his face. He raised his head and stared into the other person's eyes, and said seriously: "Since you said so, then I will throw a brick to attract jade." .Although China’s Hong Kong has just defeated speculators in the financial market, they have not completely defeated them. Although China has a lot of US dollar funds, they dare not use them easily, so are they planning to take money from us? Borrow part of the funds to prevent speculators from attacking again?"

   "What you said makes sense!" Yu Hayami neither nodded nor shook his head, just looked at Haruhiko Kuroda with a smile, waiting for the other party's next words.

  Haruhiko Kuroda was immediately dumbfounded. He never imagined that the result he came up with after a few days of hard thinking and meditation did not get the approval of the big boss. Although Yu Hayami had a smile on his face at this time, Haruhiko Kuroda felt that his boss was laughing at him no matter what he looked at.

Hayami Yu looked at this face flushed with shame, and couldn't help shaking his head secretly, thinking that the other party was still a little tender, and now he continued to play tricks, and said directly: "Since the other party is not here in the name of business, then why don't you come here?" Explain that he has nothing to do with borrowing funds. If you really want to borrow funds, it must be an equal priority, and there are official documents. But since it is not a loan, then it has another purpose. As for what this purpose is, I still wonder for a while I don’t understand, but it must have something to do with Hong Kong!”

Haruhiko Kuroda's drooping head gradually lifted up because of this analysis. It has to be said that Hayamiyu's analysis made him suddenly enlightened. Although he did not guess the real purpose of Wang Xuehong's visit this time, Hayamiyu had already Very close to the truth.

   "Then... what should we do now?" Haruhiko Kuroda stammered.

   "Since we're here, of course we have to welcome you!" Hayami Yu was puzzled, but now that he was in Japan, he didn't have to worry about any problems. He smiled and said calmly.

  …

  Late at night, in a high-end hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo, Yu Hayami received Wang Xuehong from China in a private capacity.

Shibuya is one of the most prosperous neighborhoods in Tokyo. It has developed businesses and a large number of folk facilities. It has both a modern side and a traditional Japanese side. In addition, the other party is visiting in a private capacity, so I discussed it with Haruhiko Kuroda. After a while, Yu Hayami decided to host the reception here.

  After drinking for three rounds, Yu Hayami stopped his glass, looked around, and the geisha who were helping the drinking retreated tactfully, leaving only Wang Xuehong, Yu Hayami, Haruhiko Kuroda and the interpreter in the room.

   "Wang Sang, I'm here because of Hong Kong affairs!" Yu Hayami put down his glass, and straight to the point explained why the other party came, without the slightest courtesy or foreshadowing.

  Not only the translator, but even Haruhiko Kuroda was a little surprised by his insistence. However, Wang Xuehong did not show too much surprise expression, just shook her head slightly, and said: "President Hayami, what you said is right, I'm afraid it's not right either. The reason why I'm right is because I'm really here for Hong Kong affairs. , but what's wrong is because I don't have an official mission at all, as long as I can eat with you, my mission will be accomplished!"

  Speaking of this, Wang Xuehong showed a self-deprecating smile on her face, holding the wine glass, as if talking to herself, or as if speaking to others, "Do you understand what I mean?"

Not to mention Yu Hayami, even the translator was confused by Wang Xuehong's inexplicable words. After stammering and translating for Yu Hayami, he added a long paragraph of his own words in a babble, and it's over at the end Can't stop saying "Sumi Masang" (sorry).

  Hayami Yu, who tilted his head and thought for a long time, was confused at first, but as time went by, his eyes gradually became clearer, and finally even burst out with a ray of light. Obviously, he wanted to understand.

"I think there is a possibility for us to cooperate!" He beckoned and called Haruhiko Kuroda to his side. Yu Hayami leaned over and whispered something in his ear. Haruhiko Kuroda confessed to Wang Xuehong, and then left the room. After doing all this, Yu Hayami suddenly said something that shocked Wang Xuehong.

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