Reborn as a Noble s Son - Chapter 549

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If this policy was implemented in a few municipalities under the central government, or perhaps in the South China Sea Special Zone or Haili Island, it might be feasible. However, implementing it in Wanghai City would be more difficult.

For duty-free on off-shore islands, this means that some import products which are supposed to be taxed, such as value-added tax, tariffs and other taxes, will be exempted or reduced. This would significantly boost Wanghai’s future. Take Donggang Special Zone for instance, the reason it is considered a shopping paradise is precisely because of this policy. Purchases made here are cheaper than anywhere else.

“Zhenbang, do you realize the huge sensation this proposal will cause nationwide once it’s unveiled? The resistance it will meet will definitely be enormous.” Qiao Yiren looked at Nie Zhenbang and asked.

Nie Zhenbang nodded, his tone was calm, but his words and gestures showed respect for Qiao Yiren. After this session of the National People’s Congress, it’s likely that Jia Minfu will be transferred to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, serving as Deputy Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, and then in October, he will become the new Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. As for the governor of Minan Province, it will be Qiao Yiren.

It’s necessary to show enough respect for the future second in command of Minan Province and to maintain a good relationship with him.

“Secretary Qiao, as the saying goes, those who possess the jade are guilty. I also know that this proposal may encounter a lot of opposition, especially from the Li family who will firmly oppose it. However, I still want to give it a try. Let me explain my reasons.” Nie Zhenbang said eloquently.

Stating his case, Nie Zhenbang further explained, “Secretary Qiao, my proposal is primarily due to considerations of Wanghai City’s development. Now, after the Eastern Sea Group’s smuggling case, Wanghai City’s economy is bound to inevitably face a major depression. This is beyond doubt, as the city’s previous economic development was heavily dependent on the Eastern Sea Group. The previous leaders of Wanghai Municipal Party Committee gave strong support and policy preference to the Eastern Sea Group which led to a malformation in the city’s economic development.”

Qiao Yiren nodded in agreement. After the Eastern Sea case, all economic indicators of Wanghai City showed a clear decline, and this is just beginning. In a few months, this downward trend will become even more serious. This is why he considered promoting Nie Zhenbang to a higher position.

Nie Zhenbang is nationally renowned for his economic abilities. Despite his young age, he is the most suitable candidate for the job.

After thinking for a moment, Qiao Yiren also asked, “Does the duty-free policy on off-shore islands have any direct link with the development of Wanghai City?”

Nie Zhenbang nodded at this moment, “The economic development of Wanghai City now, without huge effort, it will undoubtedly take a lot of time, perhaps five or even ten years to recover. When the Tokyo Square agreement was signed, it led to the economy of Dongying regressing by ten years and even now, ten years later, it’s only showing signs of slight recovery. Although the situation in Wanghai City is not that dire, it will still take five to seven years to recover. My consideration is to start with the tourism industry, combining the geographical features and tourism resources of Wanghai City to make it a national tourist destination. This will stimulate overall economic development in Wanghai City through the tourism economy.”

Qiao Yiren’s brow furrowed. Developing tourism is indeed a good idea, as many places around the country are considering tourism economy now.

However, the duty-free policy on off-shore islands involves too many factors and the effects are too widespread, it’s certainly not realistic. If it were for Haili Island, there might be some feasibility. But for Wanghai City, and any other provinces on the mainland, it is not appropriate.

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Nie Zhenbang is bold, a fact that Qiao Yiren knew well from his previous work in New Li City and Liangxi. Now, this proposal is wholly in line with his audacious character.

Considering this, Qiao Yiren pondered, “Apart from this method, is there any other way to boost Wanghai City’s economic recovery?”

Nie Zhenbang had a bitter smile, then responded, “There are other ways, but I think, these methods will likely be even more difficult to implement than the current proposal. If the nation gives economic support and stimulation to Wanghai City, it will also quickly boost the city’s economic confidence in the shortest time.”

On hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, Qiao Yiren also gave a bitter smile. This plan was indeed astonishing. Qiao Yiren knew very well that the support Nie Zhenbang was talking about would not be for some small projects, but a huge plan costing hundreds of billions or even trillions. It is indeed challenging to realize.

Thinking of this, Qiao Yiren finally said, “Zhenbang, for now, let’s discuss this plan within the delegation first.”

…

On the ninth of March, the Two Sessions meeting had been going on for four days, during which time the candidates for the head of the Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate had been elected. Furthermore, the Premier of the State Council had also been elected, and Leng Yunfei was named the first Vice Premier of the State Council. This move was also in preparation for the Party Congress to be held in October.

On the morning of the 9th, Prime Minister Yun Bo visited the Minan Province delegation. In the Minan Hall of the Great Hall, Prime Minister Yun Bo, after hearing some reports from Chen Renqing, the head of the delegation, heaped high praises on the delegates from Minan Province and participated in some proposal discussions.

After Nie Zhenbang, along with several representatives from the National People’s Congress, submitted their views on the establishment of offshore tax-exempt policies in Wanghai City and the consolidation of a new harbor in the Wanghai City Duty-Free Zone, as Qiao Yiren had predicted, this proposal not only sparked much controversy in the National People’s Congress, but even within the Minan Province delegation, there were representatives who questioned it.

After the emergence of a large smuggling case involving the Eastern Sea Group in Wanghai City, the implementation of offshore tax exemptions would inevitably lead to misunderstanding among the people. In addition, the supervision and implementation of offshore tax exemptions is also an important issue that cannot be ignored. Some radical representatives even questioned whether such a policy would lead to the emergence of another new and even more harmful Eastern Sea Group in Wanghai City. Upon hearing this, Nie Zhenbang knew that this proposal had come to an end.

In the afternoon, the discussion continued in groups, this is procedure of the NPC’s meeting. Big and small, full meetings, group meetings, Nie Zhenbang was very busy during this time.

At this time, a middle-aged man in his forties, led by Qiao Yiren, came to find Nie Zhenbang. Upon seeing Nie Zhenbang, Qiao Yiren introduced: “Zhenbang, let me introduce you. This is Comrade Liu Rentian, the confidential secretary of Premier Yun.”

Nie Zhenbang was familiar with Yun Bo’s previous confidential secretary. It seems that now that Yun Bo was about to retire, his confidential secretary of many years was being transferred down, which was normal.

However, the fact that Liu Rentian could serve as Yun Bo’s confidential secretary at this time was enough to prove that he was not simple. As the saying goes, a dead camel is still larger than a horse, let alone Yun Bo, who is still in office. Hence, Nie Zhenbang did not dare to neglect him and greeted him with a smile: “Director Liu, nice to meet you.”

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang’s attitude was calm and composed. He was neither overly ingratiating nor arrogant. Just the right balance, which made Liu Rentian covertly admire him. Although there were many scions in the world, when it came to family upbringing, they really had no comparison.

Following this, Liu Rentian also smiled and said, “Mayor Nie, you’re too polite. Come with me, the Premier wants to see you.”

This was not the first time Nie Zhenbang had been to the office of the State Council. He had been here before during the Donggang financial crisis.

Coming again, he had some thoughts. After Liu Rentian went in, he came out in less than two minutes and whispered, “Mayor Nie, the Premier is asking you in.”

Upon entering the office, Prime Minister Yun Bo went over to the water dispenser and poured a cup of hot tea for Nie Zhenbang. This act surprised Nie Zhenbang. It was a great honor for the Premier to personally pour tea, and it also represented the Premier’s attitude.

At this moment, the Premier pondered over his words, and then slowly said, “Nie, about the implementation of offshore tax-free shopping in Wanghai City, I’m afraid it’s not possible.”

At this time, Prime Minister Yun Bo was straightforward and direct. Seeing Nie Zhenbang seemingly unflustered after hearing it, the Premier was very satisfied. This was the temperament and quality that a qualified leader should possess—remaining unaffected by honor or disgrace.

Then, the Premier continued, “Also, Comrade Yiren talked to me about Wanghai. At this stage, the economic stimulus plan in Wanghai City may be difficult to implement within this term. This matter will be handled by the next government. So, for now, the mess in Wanghai will have to be cleaned up by you guys. Are you confident?”

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang was also deep in thought. In his memory, after the Yuhai case, Wanghai City had remained dormant. There was very little mention of Wanghai in the national reports. On one hand, the central government’s aim was still to cool down Wanghai for a while. After all, Wanghai’s scandal, being one of the first five special economic zones opened in the country, had damaged the country’s reputation. Cooling down was inevitable. On the other hand, it may also have been the result of factional struggles.

Upon thinking about it, Nie Zhenbang pondered for a moment before nodding and saying, “Premier, I’m not one to make empty promises. To say that the situation in Wanghai City is in a state of extreme difficulty would not be an understatement. However, Wanghai has a solid foundation and policy advantages. I believe that as long as we find the right direction, it should not be difficult to get development going again.”

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