Chapter 298 Is Your Mine for Sale?

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"Mr. Zhang, the main imports of Kaibong currently are textiles, energy, and mechanical parts," Hong Yi quickly searched for a moment and then provided Zhang Menglong with an answer. "Energy again?" Zhang Menglong smiled faintly, "It seems that it really is a universal card!" Zhang Menglong waved his hands grandly, "Same old method, cut off their water, electricity, and gas supply. When their entire country is out of power, just wait for them to come begging us!" "Mr. Zhang, this tactic is very effective against countries like Qingqiu, but it's very difficult when dealing with developed countries like Kaibong," Hong Yi said. "Oh? How so?" Zhang Menglong frowned slightly. "According to the data I have, the current energy composition in Kaibong is 20% to 22% nuclear power, 22% to 24% renewable energy, 26% coal, and 27% natural gas. Your family controls most of the natural gas and crude oil resources, and you don't have many coal mines."@@@@ "Ah? My family has a blind spot in assets?" "No, it should be said that your ancestors had a far-sighted vision. After all, coal is a highly polluting energy source, and it is not favorable for long-term development. Hence, a long time ago, they had excluded this part of the assets!" "Damn! They really had an eye for sustainable development!" Zhang Menglong complained. "However, the demand for coal in Kaibong is still very high. 99% of their coal resources come from imports, with almost zero domestic production. Merely cutting off their natural gas supply, they can still maintain the normal operation of energy in most areas." "But if the coal supply is cut off, then more than 50% of the nation's electricity supply will be compromised, and that would be a severe blow to them," suggested Hong Yi. "Where do they import their coal from?" Zhang Menglong continued to ask. "Last year, Kaibong imported 178 million short tons of coal from Australia, 32 million short tons from Yinhei, 21 million short tons from Tsarist Russia, and 3 million short tons from America. For them, the largest import is from Australia." "Get me some information on Australia's coal mines." "Sure, Mr. Zhang, I will send it to your email immediately." Within a minute, Zhang Menglong received a notification for an email in his inbox, "Good grief, you guys are practically encyclopedias!" Zhang Menglong opened the document that was only two pages long, but very concise, and it additionally highlighted the parts that interested Zhang Menglong the most. Coal mines in Australia are mainly located in the Sydney Coalfield, Bowen Coalfield, and Latrobe Valley Coalfield. Kaibong's imports of coal from Australia mainly come from these three coalfields, with a ratio of approximately 3:5:2. In this document, there was also information on the owners of the three coalfields. "Mr. Oliver, your phone is ringing!" The secretary pointed to Oliver's vibrating mobile. "This is Oliver," he answered the phone, his tone cold due to his bad mood. "Mr. Oliver, this is Zhang Menglong!" "Mr. Zhang?" Oliver's expression changed faster than a face turn, "Mr. Zhang, I apologize. I wasn't in the best of spirits just now, and my tone might have been a bit off." Oliver was a smart man; so far, those who had crossed Zhang Menglong had all been unlucky, and he did not want to test whether he'd be the exception. The last time he left Europe, he had also vaguely heard that the organizers and the countries that had failed to secure the final auction item wouldn't let him leave Europe so easily. There were even some unspeakable secrets that someone had revealed to him, stating that unless Zhang Menglong's skills were out of this world, it was impossible for him to leave Europe alive. But reality proved that Zhang Menglong was living quite comfortably, having recently defeated four God of Cars, shocking the racing world, and most outrageously, he had even solved a mathematical problem that had perplexed experts for a century. In Oliver's mind, Zhang Menglong had become a very mysterious figure. "So, Mr. Oliver, have you come across any troubling matters lately?" "Ah, let's not talk about it, it's not worth mentioning!" Oliver sighed, "It's all due to some national influences. Even if I have a headache over it, I can't do anything without the country changing its policies." "As for you, Mr. Zhang, it's been two or three months since we last met. What brings you to call me all of a sudden? I don't suppose it's to invite me for tea, is it?" "Hahaha!" Oliver was quite a talker, which did endear him to Zhang Menglong quite a bit. "Of course not, but if Mr. Oliver does come to visit Huaxia, I will definitely treat you to a tea tasting," Zhang Menglong laughed. "Since Mr. Zhang is so courteous, then I really would like to visit Huaxia," Oliver was a businessman after all, never straying too far from talk of money, and he'd already said quite a bit of to Zhang Menglong. "Mr. Zhang, if you're looking for a businessman like me, it must be for conducting business. I presume it's quite a substantial deal you have in mind?" "Haha, I do like how forthright you are, Mr. Oliver," Zhang Menglong laughed, "Only, this deal is rather large, and I'm not sure if it's appropriate to discuss." "Go ahead, Mr. Zhang, no matter how big it is in coal business, I can handle it!" Oliver said confidently. "Then I'll just come out with it!" Zhang Menglong began, "Mr. Oliver, are you selling your Bowen Coalfield?"

Chapter 298 Is Your Mine for Sale?

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