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Chapter 323 Overseas Investment Direction

Chapter 323 Overseas Investment Direction
"Assistant Lin, please collect the documents for me, and I'll go to sleep for a while."

It is indeed very hard work for a long-distance flight of more than ten hours and jet lag.Hu Yang decided to take a nap first, to recharge his energy before talking about other things.

Along the way, Hu Yang only slept and ate, and felt a little groggy.The plane landed at RB Tokyo once, and took off after refueling. When it arrived at San Francisco Airport, it was already the morning of the next day.

After leaving the airport, Hu Yang and others saw the person holding a sign to meet him.

Amazon is headquartered in Seattle, but they also have offices in Silicon Valley.This middle-aged Caucasian man with a pot belly, named Adams, is the administrative staff specially arranged by the company headquarters to receive Populus euphratica.

"Hi, I'm Populus euphratica."

"Oh! You are the boss of Huijia International Investment? You are so young. Everyone, the car to pick you up is outside, please follow me."

Shao Qing acted as an interpreter on the spot. In fact, Hu Yang could understand part of it, but it was a bit difficult to communicate.

Yamazun sent a commercial vehicle, and everyone could sit down.Adams said that he will accompany Hu Yang and his team to stay in Silicon Valley for three days, and then take them to the Amazon headquarters.

After Hu Yang and others were sent to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Adams left.Knowing that the guests needed to rest after a long flight, he made an appointment to take them to Silicon Valley tomorrow morning.

Hu Yang was away from home, as usual, he lived in a business suite.

The price of a luxury suite like the Ritz-Carlton is 1000 US dollars a night, while the room that Lin Yan and others live in is cheaper, with each room costing more than 200 US dollars a night.

The hotel is located in the center of San Francisco and is an established five-star hotel.From the hotel, it takes 10 minutes to walk to Union Square and Chinatown.

Although everyone is tired from the journey, we still try our best to refrain from not sleeping during the day, otherwise it will be troublesome at night.Such is the annoyance of jet lag that it takes a little getting used to.

In the afternoon, Shao Qing acted as a guide and led everyone to visit Chinatown, where they also settled for dinner.To be honest, Populus Hu Yang doesn't like western food very much. If he had a choice, he would of course choose Chinese food.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Adams arrived at the hotel.

"Mr. Hu, today we will visit Silicon Valley. I have contacted several companies for you, and they are very happy to visit you."

Populus euphratica did not have a specific goal when he came to Silicon Valley. He just wanted to experience this world-famous high-tech park for himself.

And Adams arranged for some well-behaved companies, and the visits were basically superficial.

"Mr. Hu, this is the place where our country's scientific and technological elites gather. What can you feel? Do you feel busy and full of vitality?"

Adams is very talkative, and his mouth hardly stopped during the whole trip.

Every time Hu Yang heard the content translated by Shao Qing, he wanted to complain. Do you really think we are country bumpkins who have never seen the world?
However, he kept nodding and smiling, pretending to be listening.

The first day is over.

It cannot be said that there is no gain, but it is certain that the gain is not great.Therefore, Hu Yang did not let Adams accompany him the next day, and only said that he wanted to take a walk around.

The vehicle is rented at the hotel. Although it is more expensive than outside, it is safe and reliable.

"Shao Qing, ask the driver, I want to find a reputable agency, does he know where to go?"

What Hu Yang said was rather vague, but after Shao Qing told the driver, the white guy immediately showed a clear smile.

"No problem, Silicon Valley has the best intermediary agency in the world, I will take you there."

It was only later that Hu Yang learned that for the highly capitalized United States, Silicon Valley not only gathers a large number of high-tech companies and talents, but also gathers a huge amount of capital and various institutions that serve both.

Also, technology itself cannot bring wealth. Only through the grafting of capital and industrialization can its value be reflected.

So, surrounding Silicon Valley, there are many law firms, venture capital firms, headhunting firms, and intermediary companies that make connections.

The driver came to a relatively secluded street, found a place to park the car, and said: "Here, there are any intermediaries you need on this street, go and see for yourself, I will wait here, time It doesn't matter how long."

The rented car is charged by the day, and the driver is happy and leisurely.

Hu Yang and others walked to the street, and everyone looked at Shao Qing.

Shao Qing touched his head and said with a smile: "I'm not very familiar with this area, but there is a Robert Brokerage Company in front, I've heard of it before, why don't we go and have a look first?"

Hu Yang nodded, and had nothing to complain about.His own people came, so he asked slowly.

The Robert Brokerage Office that Shao Qing mentioned is in an office building at the end of the street.When Hu Yang came to the door of the company, he didn't cause any surprised eyes. Asians are very common in Silicon Valley, and everyone is used to it.

The beautiful woman at the front desk was very enthusiastic. She first asked Hu Yang and others about their visit, and after making a phone call, she brought Hu Yang and Lin Yan to a manager's office.

"Thank you, Jenny, I will treat you to dinner later."

This manager is very young, less than 30 years old.He introduced himself as Tom and said he was a manager, but in fact he was a senior salesman.

"Mr. Hu, you just said that you are from China, right? Oh, I like your country. There are giant pandas and the Great Wall there. Sorry, may I ask why you are here?"

In a small office, Hu Yang, Shao Qing and Tom were present.Lin Yan and the others didn't come in and waited in the lounge outside.

"Mr. Tom, my company is registered in the Cayman Islands, and its main business is investment. Investment, do you understand? However, I am not familiar with your country, and I need a bridge to communicate with the outside world. You, or your company , should it be my choice?"

Hu Yang knew that when dealing with people like them, he should not be too polite or tactful, it is best to be straightforward.

"Oh, I like investors. Mr. Hu, please tell me your plan or idea. I am the bridge you are looking for. There is absolutely no doubt about it."

Tom smiled, and leaned forward again.

"I am very interested in the semiconductor industry and the Internet industry. For example, equity investment, stock investment in listed companies, purchase of technology patents, etc., as long as it does not violate the law, maybe I will consider it."

In fact, Hu Yang himself knows that he can't get involved in some mature high-tech companies.As for the overall acquisition or something, don't even think about it, or it will attract the veto of the US government.

How to put it, in order to maintain its leading edge in technology, the United States has many restrictions on foreign investors, especially China.

That's why Hu Yang used the name of the company registered in the Cayman Islands, because the actual controller of that company is Huijia International Investment of Xiangjiang.

Tom asked Populus euphratica's intention clearly, stretched out his hand to touch his chin, and pondered for a while.

"Mr. Hu, regarding cutting-edge semiconductor technology, it is forbidden to transfer to non-ally countries. At the same time, acquisitions in this area are also restricted. If it is financial investment, the problem is not so big.

Of course, you also know that Silicon Valley has always been a paradise for entrepreneurs. There are many small companies or less mature technologies that can open their doors to you.Whether you want to buy or buy technology patents, no one will ask. "

Tom is a very good lobbyist, and his words are very convincing.

Hu Yang nodded, and took out a stack of documents from his briefcase.These materials are some specific technical directions listed by Populus euphratica.If there is a technology patent transaction or equity transaction in this area, he can be notified.

"Have all the materials been translated into English? Huaxia people are really careful in their work. Mr. Hu, don't worry, as long as I encounter something that agrees with your request, whether it is buying a company or purchasing a patented technology, I will notify you as soon as possible. However, I It is still recommended that you establish an office in Silicon Valley, in this case, the efficiency will be greatly improved."

Tom's advice makes sense, but don't rush it.

Next, the two parties reached an agreement on the issue of cooperation, and then signed a contract.

The brokerage firm will follow Populus Hu Yang's request to look for companies that can be acquired, share shares, or technical patents worth buying.

Populus euphratica's company in the Cayman Islands will pay a certain fee.The fee is divided into two parts, one of which is the basic fee, which is charged annually, and the annual fee is 30 US dollars.In addition, if the deal is concluded, Hu Yang has to pay the other party a commission, which is charged at [-]% of the turnover.

Without further ado, Hu Yang paid the basic fee for one year.

After he came out, he showed a pained expression.Expensive, really expensive!But he doesn't know if it's worth it, he has to try it.

On the last day in San Francisco, Adams accompanied Hu Yang and his group to continue their tour in Silicon Valley.There was no deliberate arrangement today. After Shao Qing's contact, Hu Yang and others came to a company specializing in image processing software.

"Hello, Mr. Hu, welcome to visit our company."

After everyone introduced each other, Sun Yunyi, the technical director of the company, warmly received Hu Yang and his team.

"Director Sun, I have caused you trouble. I came to Silicon Valley this time mainly to learn from the experience. I hope you can tell us more about your successful experience."

Hu Yang smiled and shook hands with Sun Yunyi, and followed him to the company's product showroom.

"Mr. Hu, don't be so polite. We are on our own. Shao Qing is my junior. Both of us are graduates of Huaqing, and we worked together in Silicon Valley. We have a good relationship."

Sun Yunyi and Shao Qing are alumni, but Hu Yang had never heard of Shao Qing before.

However, it is always a gratifying thing to meet compatriots who can talk to each other abroad.

(End of this chapter)