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The whole country of the Williams empire is building a lot, and the GDP is naturally skyrocketing.

Building large-scale construction is actually a way to stimulate economic growth, and at present, it is the most effective way! Most people in Madagascar have relatively low education level, and what they can do is some simple jobs. If they are asked to start a business and start a company, I am afraid that not many people are competent. However, if they have needs in this regard, Henry also provides convenience, and the bank is willing to lend to these entrepreneurs according to the actual situation.

After 9 months of development of the Williams Empire, Vientiane has been renewed and the country has grown stronger. At this time, there is a sharp contradiction that needs to be resolved urgently. The French Indian Ocean Islands include 6 groups of islands and reefs in the Indian Ocean, but five of them have sovereignty disputes with the Williams Empire!

Prior to the founding of the Williams Empire, the State of Madagascar claimed sovereignty over Indian Reef, Europa Island, Nuevo Juan Island, Glorieus Islands, and Gayser Cay. Therefore, the Williams Empire was established, and these five islands and reefs should also belong to the Williams Empire!

Although the islands and reefs are small, they have a sea area of ​​12 nautical miles and are rich in seabed resources. For example, there is a large amount of oil detected on the seabed of Gaiser Reef. Although the Williams empire will vigorously develop new energy sources such as solar energy in the future, it does not mean that oil is worthless.

After the New Year, on January 1, 2004, the spokesperson of the Williams Empire Foreign Ministry officially issued a statement to France, announcing the ownership of the five islands and reefs.

"India Cay, Europa Island, Nuevo Juan Island, Glorios Islands, and Gayser Cay are close to Madagascar and Comoros Islands. Therefore, these five islands and reefs should belong to the Williams Empire!!!"

The French couldn't help being angry, feeling as if the Williams Empire was specifically bullying them! Just brought Mayotte to the Williams Empire, and now you want to take five islands and reefs? Hmph, what a beautiful idea!

"The Williams Empire is so rampant, ****, if we offend France, immediately send troops to destroy it!"

"That's right, kill it!!!"

Many French people were filled with righteous indignation and cursed.

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs also responded with a very firm tone, saying that the five islands and reefs belong to the French government!

There are no permanent residents on the islands and reefs. For example, the Indian Reef will be completely covered by sea water 3 hours before and after the high tide. How can there be people living there.

Disputes over the sovereignty of islands and reefs are very difficult. For example, the disputes over the sovereignty of Diaoyu Island and the Nansha Islands have not been properly resolved after many years. Neighboring countries have declared their sovereignty over them. Who should listen to?

At present, these five islands and reefs are more beneficial to the Williams Empire in terms of geographical distance. But France insists that the five islands and reefs belong to them, which is very fucked.

"Your Majesty, the French are in a bad mood, saying that if our Williams Empire angers them, they will send troops to destroy us!" Violet said with a hint of worry.

Henry frowned, and said in a cold tone: "Want to destroy my Williams Empire? Huh! Ten years later, I wonder if the French still dare to say that!!!"

Violet whispered: "Your Majesty, what about... the sovereignty of the five islands and reefs?"

"We have declared our sovereignty now, which means we have expressed our attitude. In short, these five islands and reefs will be taken back sooner or later!" Henry thought for a while and said, "You ask Smith to investigate, what are the world dredging companies, I want to buy them Come down, build an island!!!" Henry curled his lips in disdain, and thought to himself, I can't take back these reefs now, but I can build even more awesome artificial islands! ! !

"Yes!" Violet nodded at this moment, and then went to contact Smith.

...

Due to the disagreement between the Williams empire and France, the sovereignty dispute over the five islands and reefs can only be temporarily shelved.

The Williams Empire is now vigorously developing and building, and it is not suitable to start a war, and France does not want to send troops across the ocean to confront the Williams Empire head-to-head. Therefore, the dispute over the sovereignty of the islands and reefs turned out to be a lot of thunder and little rain. Finally let it go. Another point is that the strategic location of these five islands and reefs is not as important as the South China Sea and the Nansha Islands. The Williams Empire does not need to be in a hurry to take them back. However, for Henry, this matter is a thorn in his throat, and it must be resolved in the future!

The next day, Smith came to see Henry.

He said: "Your Majesty, the four major dredging companies in the world are Poscaris, Demi, Jan Denu and Van Ord... If Your Majesty, you want to build an island, I suggest buying Demi."

"Well... Tell me, why is it Demi Company!" Henry nodded, motioning for Smith to continue.

"Demi Company has a 160-year history of dredging and land reclamation. The core business of the group is dredging, land reclamation and water conservancy projects. Compared with other companies, I think Demi Company is superior in island building capabilities!! !"

"What is the market value of Demi Company?" Henry asked.

"Demy's turnover in 2003 reached 665 million euros, ranking second among the four major dredging companies. Therefore, I value it at 5 billion U.S. dollars!" The situation is clear. Plus, he knew that Henry would definitely want to know why he didn't choose the number one company. So, Smith went on to add, "The first place is Boscaris, with a turnover of 1.127 billion euros and a net profit of 170 million euros. However, the company's main business is dredging and inland infrastructure, offshore energy, offshore Towing and rescue, and building islands, Demi Company is stronger!"

"And according to the analysis of the think tank, the dredging business will increase significantly in the future. It is a good investment to acquire a dredging company now!"

Henry nodded, looking pensive. As someone who traveled through rebirth, he knows how prosperous the island-making industry will be in the future, especially in the South China Sea, where neighboring countries compete to build islands and build bases, either to prevent accidents or to deter each other. China has also specially manufactured the "Island-making Artifact" - "Sky Whale" self-propelled cutter suction dredger, the longest distance of the ejected sand is 6000 meters! ! !

At first glance, I thought I was wrong. What kind of ship is so powerful that it can spray sand and sand so far, but this is the truth.

What is the concept of 6000 meters, the picture is simply unimaginable! "Sky Whale" can build a small island in ten days and half a month, but the opponents, the Philippines and Vietnam, are completely confused...

China's island-making technology is so powerful, how can the world's four major dredging companies be ordinary? Since the dredging business will flourish in the future, why not take advantage of the current cheapness to acquire a few more companies.

"Smith, Demi wants to buy it, and Boskaris can't let it go!"

"Okay, Your Majesty, I understand!"

"Okay, go buy these two companies right now!"

"Yes!" Smith nodded, turned around, and left.

Henry's desire to build an island was not a whim. Since September 2003, when Dubai announced the "World Islands" project, Henry has paid attention to it. The "World Islands" is composed of 300 small private islands, built according to the shape of the world's continents, and all islands are named according to their "geographic location", such as "Ireland Island", "Thailand Island" and "Yemen Island" and so on. However, Henry knew that due to the impact of the global financial crisis in 2008, the project had to be stranded halfway, and in the end, it even became one of the seven unfinished buildings in the world.

Dubai can build an island, why can't Diego? Diego not only wants to make it, but also wants to make it even more awesome than the "World Islands" in Dubai! ! !

(to be continued ~^~)