Chapter 1412 The Distant Monopoly Case

On February 19th, Li Dong returned to Pingchuan.

Of course, it's not a cargo plane, it's going back by civil aviation.

It's okay for the cargo plane to drop off others, but Li Dong is too lazy to suffer that.

At the same time that Li Dong returned to Pingchuan, another small event happened in the business world.

On the 19th, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice that Coca-Cola's acquisition of Huiyuan Company would have adverse effects on competitors, so the Ministry of Commerce made a decision to prohibit this acquisition according to law.

This is the first merger case that has not been approved since the implementation of the anti-monopoly law in August 2008.

Although it had been expected, when the official notification came out, it still caused shock in the business world.

On the same day, the leaders of China Resources, Bailian, and Suning rushed to the capital and went straight to the Ministry of Commerce!

This time the heads of several major groups went to Beijing without any cover.

Even Zhang Jindong, the head of Suning, was interviewed by the media in the capital, bluntly saying that this trip to Beijing is for the sake of coming from afar!

The establishment of the Retail Industry Association in Yuanfang has broken the market rules and undermined the stability of the market.

Since Coca-Cola's acquisition of Huiyuan will have adverse effects on competitors, it is prohibited by law.

Yuanfang's move is more serious than Coca-Cola. The Yuanfang Retail Industry Association should not exist at all.

The three major retail giants collectively sued Yuanfang, and foreign retail companies also began to stir up trouble.

The existence of Yuanfang has broken the market balance, especially for foreign-funded enterprises, Yuanfang has serious hostility.

Since China is preparing to integrate into the world, Coca-Cola is prohibited from acquiring local companies this time. As a world power, it should not be treated unfairly.

In 2008, Yuanfang acquired Carrefour, and the Ministry of Commerce took the initiative to help the two parties to facilitate. This gap and comparison, how can foreign investors enter Huaxia Investment with confidence?

It is not just a retail group. In June 2008, Facebook launched a simplified Chinese version. However, it has not been officially passed in China.

And because of some political speech issues, Facebook's promotion in China has been severely hindered, and it has been unable to open the market for a long time.

On the other hand, Yuanfang Weibo has successfully passed the bill in the United States, Europe, and around the world, and the local government has not exerted too much resistance.

The existence of Yuanfang has already had a serious impact on the commercial market.

As soon as the Coca-Cola case came out, some large domestic and foreign conglomerates stepped into the battle one after another, wanting to take this opportunity to cause serious damage to the distant land!

At the very least, retail alliances should not be established, nor are they allowed to be established.

Once the retail alliance integrates resources and forms combat effectiveness, its annual revenue will exceed 500 billion, exceeding the combined revenue of the other nine companies in the top ten.

Not long after the CEOs of several groups went to the capital in person, the Ministry of Commerce announced that it would accept the case of monopoly in the distance.

As soon as the news came out, the business world was shocked!

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Pingchuan Airport.

Li Dong got the news as soon as he got off the plane, and his face looked gloomy.

With his subordinates, Li Dong walked out quickly.

Outside the airport, there are many media reporters.

Seeing Li Dong came out, the media rushed up one after another.

A reporter said loudly: "Mr. Li, major retail groups at home and abroad, including Internet groups, are accusing Yuanfang of disrupting the balance of the commercial market. The Ministry of Commerce has announced that it will accept the case of Yuanfang's monopoly. What do you think?"

Li Dong stopped in his tracks and said solemnly: "Nonsense!

In terms of business competition, it is the performance of the incompetent to be unable to go beyond the distance and expect to slow down the pace of the distance with crooked ways!

Yuanfang has never thought of monopolizing, nor can it do this!

I would like to declare a few points. First, Yuanfang is not a controlling shareholder, but only holds part of the equity of some companies, and does not participate in the actual management of the company.

According to them, some investment companies and investment banks are involved in monopoly, and the monopoly is not even an industry!

Second, in 2008, the total retail sales of social consumer goods in China reached 15 trillion yuan!

How far is it?

Even if we control all the companies we cooperate with, so what?

The total revenue is only 500 billion.

Plus the online shopping market, accounting for 3%!

Is there any company that monopolizes the market with a 3% market share?

The acceptance of this case by the Ministry of Commerce does not mean that we ultimately failed. Some companies did not try to find the root cause, and blamed the failure on their competitors. They are extremely incompetent!

Third, regarding the fact that Facebook cannot be implemented in China, it has nothing to do with the government, and has nothing to do with the distance!

Does the promotion of enterprises need the help of the government and our competitors?

Facebook is not suitable for China's national conditions, does not understand the needs of Chinese users, does not consider the reality, and failure is inevitable.

What's more, the other party, as a platform for public opinion, is impartial and impartial, which is the attitude of the platform.

In the United States, in Europe, and around the world, Weibo has achieved impartiality, adapted to local conditions, considered the attitude of the local government, and did not involve politics.

But what about Facebook?

They look down on Huaxia enterprises from the bottom of their hearts, look down on the Huaxia government, and don't care about the demands of the Chinese people.

It is their own responsibility that this kind of enterprise cannot be promoted in China, so what does it have to do with us?

Zuckerberg has always been one of the entrepreneurs I admire very much, but this time, if the above mentioned to the Ministry of Commerce is from his handwriting, I want to say, I am very disappointed!

Weibo has also experienced many obstacles in the international market, but we always find the reasons from ourselves, and never attribute the responsibility to the government or competing companies.

To be a great enterprise has always been my goal, and Yuanfang is working hard in this direction.

But my opponents have disappointed me time and time again.

I firmly believe that these small tricks can't defeat me, Li Dong, and can't defeat Yuanfang!

I believe that the government and the Ministry of Commerce will give us a fair ruling.

In the process of development and growth, a company will experience various hardships, and now, it is only an insignificant part of the hardships in the distance. "

Li Dong finished what he wanted to say in one breath, and finally said loudly: "The root of the enterprise lies in itself. I advise other enterprises to focus on the enterprise and improve the enterprise instead of thinking about suppressing it all day long. competitors.

It is irresponsible to put pressure on the government.

I really want to play. I, Li Dong, can play better than you. This move has no real benefit except to make people think that you are ruthless.

Wasting government resources, wasting social resources, and wasting each other's time, such enterprises will be eliminated by the times sooner or later! "

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Li Dong angrily scolded major companies at Pingchuan Airport. As soon as the news came out, the whole world was attracted.

However, several companies involved have chosen to remain silent.

Li Dong's angry reprimand is his business, but what to do is their own business.

If there are no restrictions on Li Dong, all companies will face big troubles. As for face, everyone doesn't care too much now.

What's more, whether or not monopoly is involved is not up to them, Li Dong, or netizens, it depends on the attitude of the government.

This time the Ministry of Commerce was pushed to the forefront.

As soon as the Coca-Cola case was announced, the Distant Monopoly case was put on the agenda.

The front is foreign capital, and the Ministry of Commerce has chosen to terminate the merger.

Behind them are Chinese private enterprises and local giants. If they can't convince the world with reason and evidence this time, then China's business environment will be questioned by the whole world.

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the capital.

The faces of several leaders of the Ministry of Commerce were serious, and many people's faces were even more gloomy.

meeting room.

Someone said angrily: "China Resources and Bailian, as state-owned enterprises, it is difficult to lead the way at this time, have you considered the national image?

For the sake of selfishness, disregarding the country, such an enterprise, what face does it have to call itself a state-owned enterprise!

As for the SASAC, shouldn't it be responsible for this matter?

Hold the responsible persons of China Resources and Bailian accountable! "

As soon as he finished speaking, someone answered immediately: "You can't say that, in the final analysis, it still lies with the Yuanfang Group.

In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with the appeals of several groups.

Li Dong said at Pingchuan Airport that the total retail sales of social consumer goods reached 15 trillion yuan, which is true.

However, the scale of the department store industry only counts the top 100 companies, and the sales volume does not exceed 2 trillion yuan.

The scale of a company controlled by Yuanfang exceeds 25%, which has reached the bottom line of monopoly. "

"Minister Chen, according to what you mean, you want to terminate the establishment of the Distant Retail Industry Association?

But don't forget, if this is the case, can Yuan Fang be convinced?

According to your standards, among private enterprises alone, there are more than 10 giant enterprises involved in monopoly, not to mention countless state-owned enterprises.

Once the cooperation between Yuanfang and other companies is terminated, and Yuanfang, as the number one private enterprise in China and a world-renowned enterprise, will produce unimaginable destructive power if it is a little careless!

A large private company that has already started to go international, a world-renowned company, did it end up disappearing because of your concerns? "

"good!

I agree with what Minister Zhong said. We cannot choose to compromise just because of external influence and pressure.

What's more, everyone, don't forget, if this case is really going to be banned, have you considered the reaction of the public?

What do Chinese people think of this move?

Prohibiting the establishment of a distant industry association is simple, but once a wrong judgment is made, the credibility of the Ministry of Commerce will disappear and it will be cast aside.

In the past few years, Yuanfang has been an example of the rise of the ordinary class, with great social popularity and high social trust.

Think about it, everyone, the previous evacuation announcement in the capital area has had a great impact.

Now that the government has made unfair rulings against Yuanfang because of the pressure from foreign companies and state-owned enterprises, who will be convinced? "

Minister Chen, who retorted before, said angrily: "Everyone, I am not targeting a distant place, and you all know that this time I am actually facing more than just a few retail groups and a few foreign-funded enterprises.

The whole world is watching us!

When it was just announced that the Coca-Cola merger and acquisition case had been rejected, large companies in China were also facing accusations of monopoly.

At this time, if there is a little carelessness, China's business investment environment will be questioned by the world.

Including some criminals and hostile forces, they will take the opportunity to discredit us.

It is not easy for China to integrate with the world. The lesser of two evils, the damage to a family in the distance is much less damage than the damage to China's reputation.

It's a big deal, we will make compensation to Yuanfang later.

Everyone, am I doing it for my own selfishness?

Think for yourself, if Yuan Fang is not punished this time, what kind of consequences will it cause?

The credibility of the Ministry of Commerce has been questioned, China's business environment has been questioned, including the prestige we have just established with the help of the Coca-Cola case, will be questioned! "

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Everyone was arguing fiercely. At this time, no matter how the ruling is made, it is actually a difficult problem.

It's strange, just announced the rejection of Coca-Cola's merger and acquisition, and the distant monopoly case broke out.

In normal times, the Ministry of Commerce would not care about these at all.

But the timing is different this time. Coca-Cola is a large international group and a foreign-funded enterprise. If the other party thinks it is unfair and makes other foreign investors question it, then it will be in big trouble.

However, it is not a matter to directly veto the far side.

In the distance, it is not an unknown person.

The other party is also a well-known company in the world, with Weibo users all over the world, and hundreds of thousands of employees in mainland China, and the background is equally profound.

Moreover, Li Dong, the head of Yuanfang, is not a good stubble.

Even if the Ministry of Commerce will make a compensation plan later, Li Dong may not accept it.

Seeing that he chose to evacuate directly in the capital before, this guy is not the kind of person who can compromise with just a few words.

Everyone discussed, and finally, the first brother of the Ministry of Commerce said slowly: "Don't rush to argue about the ruling, this matter has a great impact, and it is not appropriate to make a judgment at this moment.

It is best to try to resolve things behind the scenes and choose a solution that is acceptable to both parties in the end.

Minister Zhong, take the team to Jiangbei and talk to Li Dong. Everyone can sit down and talk calmly.

Minister Chen, go to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, get in touch, and try to get both sides to come forward so that China Resources and Bailian can sit down and negotiate.

For Suning, I will discuss it in person. I have worked in Sunan for many years, and I am familiar with Zhang Jindong. This time, Suning also needs to consider the overall situation.

As for foreign investment, let the Foreign Affairs Office discuss it. In the end, I hope to reach a consensus so that everyone can be satisfied. "

After saying a few words, the minister who had reached his sixtieth year suddenly added in a deep voice: "If a consensus cannot be reached in the end!

Then follow our principles and act according to the law!

If it is a monopoly, it will be terminated.

If it's not a monopoly, let it go!

There are no other considerations, and there is no need to consider who to favor. If you really want to favor, it is also considering the interests of Huaxia national enterprises!

Everyone, don't forget that Huaxia is still dominated by Huaxia enterprises after all! "

Everyone is silent, this is the tone.

In the end, if the two sides fail to reach an agreement, then Huaxia enterprises will be the main ones, and among the Huaxia enterprises, the state-owned enterprises headed by the two companies will be the main ones, or the distant places will be the main ones, the old man did not say.

But no matter what, the meat will rot in the pot in the end. Even if the ruling is really beneficial to the state-owned enterprises, it will not cause too much rebellious psychology among the people.

However, state-owned enterprises are now on the side with foreign capital. Comrade Minister, who is talking about the Huaxia national enterprises?

Many people have already made a judgment. I am afraid that the winners will not be the two state-owned enterprises that are causing them trouble at this time.

The Ministry of Commerce probably hated the other party very much at this time.

Who would like to be slapped in the face as soon as he established his prestige, or his own people?

In this world, who really has no emotions?

What's more, for the government, state-owned enterprises are easier to appease and settle disputes.

Of course, China Resources and Bailian also made their choices after weighing the pros and cons. The reason why they chose to attack at this time is because the time is more suitable!

It's too early, and the Ministry of Commerce won't take care of it.

It's too late, the Coca-Cola matter is over, and it won't have much impact.

Only when an attack is launched at this time can it be possible to terminate a series of expansion plans in the distance.

As for the negative impact, as long as the Yuanfang monopoly case is established, only Yuanfang will be affected, and other companies will be happy.

In terms of social public opinion, it is not necessarily one-sided and far away. After a long time, it will naturally pass.

It is precisely because of the consideration of this series of follow-up reactions that the two companies chose the time period that the Ministry of Commerce hates to attack.

Although the Ministry of Commerce is their superior in name, in fact they are not directly subordinate to them. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and the State Council/Academy are. Therefore, whether the Ministry of Commerce hates them is much easier than being unable to survive being tricked by Li Dong.

If the enterprise is over, their future is probably over.

But now, it's just to offend some nominal superiors, and their future has little to do with the Ministry of Commerce.

Weighing the pros and cons, each family has already made a decision.

Of course, in the end, it may not be that the Ministry of Commerce has the final say on this matter. I am afraid that it has already affected the upper echelons.

Everyone didn't say anything else, just watch it and say it. In the end, it would be best if the decision was made directly by the higher-ups.