Chapter 374 News Broadcast
“It’s delicious, but it’s just too spicy.◎”
On the plane back to the capital, Sally was still admiring the delicious food last night. Ye Zhiqiu went to the snack street to buy almost all kinds of snacks, which made several people enjoy eating. Sally and Kusa's ability to eat spicy food is surprising. Although they have been inhaling and drinking cold water because of the spicy food, they eat no less than others.
For Sally, who has always been calm and reserved, this scene is not too common.
Ye Zhiqiu is actually not in Rongcheng, but the food in Rongcheng is well-known throughout China, and Sichuan cuisine is even more popular in China—in major cities in China, there are various dishes named "Xiaochuanbian", "Chuanbianwang" and "spicy Sichuan cuisine". Sichuan cuisine restaurants, as for Chuan Chuan Xiang in Rongcheng, they are also stationed in major gourmet cities.
It has to be said that food can help people resist other discomforts—such as jet lag, fatigue, etc., at least when Daniel’s team returned to the capital, they were in high spirits, because according to Ye Zhiqiu’s words, the food in the old capital should not be underestimated.
However, in general, the next two days will be relatively serious.
F2F, or Plutos Investment Company's investment in China, and DD Films' entry into the Chinese film market must obtain official approval and recognition. His direct communication with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Radio and Television this time may be very critical. The Chinese attach great importance to this kind of communication between generals and generals, and usually the people above have the power to nod directly—this is different from American companies. Even critical matters need to be authorized by the board of directors, while in China, as long as If the official does not fail, his decisions will basically be implemented.
There are good and bad sides to this, for Daniel.
The good thing is. He doesn't have to deal with obstacles, he doesn't have to worry about passing one level after another, and he doesn't have to worry about protests from unions, organizations, and so on. But the bad thing is that accidents are too strong, and you can't use reason or system to advance things, but you can only hope that the officials negotiating with you will understand your request-of course, it makes people feel wandering.
The meeting with the health department is much more harmonious. More in the nature of friendship, taking SARS as an opportunity, "Technology for the benefit of all living beings" has continued to support China's infectious disease research in recent years, some relatively expensive and cutting-edge medical equipment , as well as the training of more important equipment use technology, the foundation is providing assistance to Chinese research departments and personnel.
Fortunately, according to the itinerary, they didn't have to face China's notorious "General Administration of Radio, Film and Television" at the beginning.
Americans actually don't know much about the nature of the institution "SARFT"—it is first and foremost an official institution. Similar to the subordinate departments of the US State Department, or the professional committees of Congress. But the power it possesses is inconceivable. Except for the ** above the head, it seems that all the content on TV, cinema, and radio are under its management. It does not have a clear regulation, and it can arbitrarily decide whether to agree or not. A work is pushed out to the public.
This kind of power "serious enough to erode the foundation of American values" makes many Americans unable to understand.
Americans are not without similar institutions. The Federal Communications Commission, a branch of Congress, issues licenses and basic guidance to over-the-air and cable networks -- because they can't violate the Constitution. But the committee's powers are not administratively enforceable. But because of its influence, whether it is in the industry, the public, or within the government, no enterprise will be willing to challenge it.
More specific things are done by industry associations in the United States.
For example, the classification of TV programs is generally composed of representatives from the Federal Communications Commission and major TV networks. They determine their own ratings for programs. In the field of film, major production giants including Daniel formed MPAA, which is the association that manages the film industry.
In Daniel's view, MPAA is a bit like the guilds in ancient China, where all walks of life abide by the rules set by their ancestors. Even if it doesn't break the law, no one will do it. Once you do it, the entire industry will reject you and even deprive you of the power to engage in this line of work.
This allows the guild to have sufficient deterrent power, no weaker than the law.
This is also part of China's much criticized.
But Daniel doesn't entirely think it's unreasonable, especially after living in America for so many years and being exposed to more things. He understands better than the average Chinese that once their government loosens these restrictions, it will bring about very rapid change - whether it will be good or bad, no one can be sure. For China, of course it is choosing to take a more secure path.
Therefore, when Daniel talked with these bureaucrats, he did not have much reluctance.
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"Today, Di Qiang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Minister of the Ministry of Health of China, met with Daniel Sand, the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Chairman of the 'Technology for All Beings' Foundation, a well-known American investor, and a famous film actor, in the Ministry of Health. Mr. Le and his party. The two sides had a conversation in the fields of infectious disease research and international cooperation in health affairs. Di Qiang also expressed his gratitude to the "Technology for Life" Foundation for the important help provided to China during the ** period, and Daniel .Sandler expressed his gratitude for the continuous support of China's health cause. Daniel Sandler said that the 'Technology for the Benefit of All Beings' Foundation will continue to provide technical assistance for the health cause of the Chinese people, and is willing to act as a bridge between China and the world. A bridge of communication in one field.”
"Vice Premier Wu Muhua of the State Council of China met Daniel Sandler and his party in the Great Hall of the People. Wu Muhua expressed his gratitude to Daniel Sandler for his help and friendship to the Chinese people, and also welcomes Daniel Sandler to invest and start a business in China... ..."
Zhang Qian, whose screen name is "Sesame Paste", absolutely did not expect to get news about Daniel Sandler on the news broadcast that she had been ignoring the day before attending the Daniel Sandler fan meeting.
She is making sesame paste - that's why her qq nickname, net name, etc. are "sesame paste", she loves to drink this thing so much, it is her regular dessert.
Her mother called her out of the blue in the living room.
When she rushed back to the living room in a hurry, the camera happened to be on Daniel.
"Is this the American star?"
"Yes." Zhang Qian was still holding her sesame paste, her eyes unblinking.
Her father was quite puzzled, "How can an American film actor still appear on the news network?"
"You didn't hear the news," Zhang's mother gave him a blank look, "thank you for the help during SARS, and his list of titles, there is a United Nations or something. It's all the United Nations, and it can't be on the news network. ?”
The news passed by in a flash, and Zhang Qian noticed the argument between her parents and couldn't laugh or cry.
"In addition to being a very famous movie actor, Daniel is also a super rich man with a net worth of tens of billions. And he is also a goodwill ambassador of the United Nations Refugee Agency-he often visits refugees in refugee camps in places like Africa and Thailand As for why he was able to be on the news broadcast, it was because when he was in **, he had a foundation called 'Technology for All Beings', which donated a lot of equipment to China, which was very valuable and high-end, and played a role It has a great effect. So you haven’t seen it, it’s all about the Ministry of Health, the health industry, and so on.”
Father Zhang and mother suddenly realized.
"Oh, this person doesn't look very old. Foreigners are quite tender-faced. How can he be so capable?"
"What a tender face, he's 80 years old, the same age as me."
"You're only 26? His parents are smoked from the ancestral grave, so they will be born like this."
As for the fact that parents would have children while talking, Zhang Qian could only remain silent. If she dared to refute, there would definitely be a lot of things waiting for him.
"Hey, Qianqian, are you going to see him tomorrow night?"
"—Huh? How do you know?"
Although Zhang Qian lives with her parents, she must have her own space. She didn't tell her family about running to meet the celebrity.
Her mother gave him a blank look, "Today I received a call from a little girl, she said something. She was sneaky."
It must be the person who made an appointment with her, and his mother tricked him into talking.
"Take your dad's camera and come back after taking a few photos." Mama Zhang started discussing with her enthusiastically.
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At 9 o'clock in the morning of the next day, the No. 3 banquet hall of the Capital Hotel, audio equipment, scenery, etc. were assumed early in the morning.
There is no media at the scene, and the dd China office will provide manuscripts and pictures later-this is still very much like the Romans.
Zhang Qian knew several people, and her heart was pounding. She really didn't expect to see Daniel so soon. In this era, European and American star movie fans in China seldom hope to meet a real person. After all, there are too few big-name actors coming to China, and there are even fewer fan events.
Until about half past nine, it was not Daniel who came in first, but a row of more than 20 security personnel in black.
Those who follow behind them are today's rightful masters.
As soon as Daniel showed up, there was a burst of cheers.
"Hi everyone, I'm Daniel—"
Standard Mandarin Chinese.
"Are you curious about Daniel's Chinese?" A female person in charge of the dd China office presided over the meeting, "I can tell you for the first time that his Chinese is very good, probably similar to the level of professional English level eight or above. "
This is new information. Those who know Daniel may know that he can speak a little Chinese, but they never expected his Chinese to be so good.
In the next two hours, they played games, sang Chinese songs, fans gave gifts, and Daniel also gave everyone gifts in return - a signed DVD of "The Pianist" and a box of chocolates.
Until 11:30, everyone broke up happily.
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"There is still a tough battle to be fought in the afternoon, I really admire how much fun you can play at this time."
Ye Zhiqiu stood beside him, watching the fans leave with him.
In the afternoon, Daniel met with officials from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, China Film, and China Film. They are also the group that is most wary of him in this country. (To be continued..)
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