Chapter 438 He can replace it
Hong Kong City is indeed not suitable for Internet technology development. If you want to develop the Internet industry, there are requirements and needs. Technology, capital, market, culture, etc. are all indispensable!
This is why in the past life, the global Internet industry seemed to be in full swing, but decades later, there were only two centers in the world. One was Silicon Valley in America. Silicon Valley produced technology, New York provided money, and both sides provided talent. It forms a complete Internet industry in America. It is based on the entire America, as well as the entire English-speaking area such as old Europe, and then radiates to other markets.
Except for Silicon Valley, in the global Internet industry, only the domestic Internet industry led by Zhongguancun has developed, relying on the Internet user market in China and some overseas Chinese-speaking areas.
Whether it is Silicon Valley or Zhongguancun, it has been shown that in addition to technology, user scale is also a pioneer condition for the development of the Internet. Especially in the era of artificial intelligence and autonomous driving, a large number of users are needed. The development of large data models cannot be used in areas with few general users.
In the previous life, Yingke Group turned the Cyberport project into a real estate and shopping mall. Taking advantage of the good Internet market, it sold the house at a high price to cash out, but there was no other way.
The land in Hong Kong City is too expensive, the labor costs are also expensive, and the number of users is only a few million at most. It is simply unrealistic to engage in Internet technology research and development.
Not only Hong Kong cities, but also New York, Singapore, London and other places, it is difficult for Internet technology giants to be born. However, these cities also have their own advantages. Among other things, they have a lot of money!
It may not be feasible to engage in technology, but there are opportunities to invest in the Internet. The current Wall Street investment banking institutions in New York also don’t understand what the Internet is, but it does not prevent them from using the Internet to speculate.
Hong Kong City is now also the financial center of Asia. To a certain extent, its status is higher than that of Tokyo, let alone being replaced by Singapore.
In the same way, it is not realistic to engage in Internet technology in Hong Kong City, but there are opportunities to invest in the Internet industry. As long as you find that investing in the Internet is more profitable than speculating on off-the-plan properties, and you can cash out faster, then there is no need to waste any time!
For domestic Internet companies, they also need to burn money, especially in the early stage, which requires a lot of funds. After all, technology also needs to be eaten, and the Internet market also needs to burn money to cultivate.
In the previous life, most of the money burned by the domestic Internet came from American venture capital companies, and even corporate funds from Lao Maozi and South Africa invested in domestic Internet companies, and finally waited until domestic Internet companies After growing up, he made a lot of money and received thousands of times in return!
It can be said that in the past life, a large part of the dividends of the domestic Internet were taken away by overseas investment companies.
Hong Kong cities and investors in Asia, who were heartbroken by Yingke’s Cyberport plan, believed that the Internet industry was a liar. They missed the entire Internet trend, were isolated by the global investment industry, and finally became addicted. Unable to extricate myself from speculating in real estate properties...
And if the positioning of Hong Kong City in entering the Internet is changed, and it is not about technology but investment, then there is a chance to play. After all, this is what Hong Kong City is best at.
Similarly, domestic Internet companies can also get more funds. In the future, when domestic Internet and technology companies go overseas, they will first use the port city as a bridgehead, which can radiate into Southeast Asia and the Asian market, and then use America’s technology The company strives to dominate the Internet market in old Europe and America, so that it will not be suppressed by outsiders in its territory in the Chinese cultural circle!
Zhongguancun is in the north and Cyberport is in the south. Zhongguancun joins forces with Cyberport to challenge Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
The well-informed Liang Botao was shocked when he heard Li Dongling mentioning the cake of the century.
After all, we all know that Zhongguancun plus Cyberport is definitely not as good as Silicon Valley plus Wall Street, but this courage is really scary. Liang Botao feels that only the reckless heroes and the first generation leaders who fought inland Only people dare to propose such a concept of swallowing up mountains and rivers. If it were those companies in Hong Kong City, they would never dare to think about competing with America!
Cao Zongyan, who always had a smile on his face like Maitreya Buddha, also looked at Li Dongling in surprise.
He didn’t know whether Cyberport’s Internet plan was hatched by Tanglin High-tech itself or whether it was negotiated with Yanjing Post and Telecommunications and other departments. If the concept of Cyberport’s Internet investment center was developed in Hong Kong City, , is definitely a big project that will cause a sensation in the Hong Kong city.
In fact, Hong Kong City has been looking for other outlets besides real estate in recent years. Especially since the 1960s and 1970s, Hong Kong City’s electronics, clothing, home appliances and other manufacturing industries have begun to gradually shift from Hong Kong City to After moving away, Hong Kong City is also looking for other projects.
Everyone knows that off-the-plan properties cannot continue to be speculated, and the financial center can still be transferred. In the previous life, the Internet project represented by Cyberport, and the subsequent Silicon Port chip plan, were all Hong Kong projects. The attempts made by the city were all in vain...
The global Internet industry has not yet reached the fever stage, so Liang Botao and Cao Zongyan feel that the Cyberport plan sounds bluffing. But not to the point of being scary.
When the global Internet craze begins, a company can go public with just one domain name and achieve a market value of billions of dollars. At that time, Cyberport will probably be blown to the sky.
But now, Cao Zongyan feels that Bank of China Harbor City Company, right, should invest in Cyberport Company first at this time, trying to seize the opportunity first.
“Cyberport Company, if it can acquire Hong Kong City Telecom in the future, will promote Hong Kong City Telecom to become a broadband service provider in Southeast Asia, and also set up an Internet investment center to allow more investment companies and Internet companies to settle in Cyberport! ”
“It is expected that next year, Cyberport will formally apply to the Hong Kong government office to implement the Cyberport plan and seek to be listed in the Hong Kong City!”
Li Dongling said, There are two ways to go public in Hong Kong City. One is to queue up to apply for listing, and the other is to acquire a junk stock listed company and change its name for a backdoor listing.
Li Dongling said all this to tell Liang Botao that Peregrine is raising funds overseas for Cyberport Company. In the future, Cyberport Company will have big projects... "Of course, in the future, Cyberport Company will also choose to cooperate with us if it needs financing or borrowing. Bank of China Port City Corporation and Peregrine give priority to cooperation. You will be Cyberport Corporation in Hong Kong City’s eternal ally!”
Hearing Li Dongling’s statement, Liang Botao smiled. This means that if Cyberport is listed in Hong Kong City in the future, it will Operated by Peregrine, there is no telling that this will become a signature in Peregrine’s investment banking career.
“USD 1.7 billion is not a small amount. With Ning’s Trading Company alone and the guarantee of the unlisted Feiyan Technology Company, it may be difficult to directly borrow so many US dollars.
Cyberport Company needs to use part of the acquired Cyberport equity as collateral!" Liang Botao thought for a moment and said.
"However, the most critical thing is Cyberport's Internet investment plan. If you want to acquire Hong Kong City Telecom, this project must be launched!"
Liang Botao looked at Li Dongling and said, he knew that Cyberport would definitely not It will stop at acquiring 13% of Hong Kong City Telecom's equity.
If you want to get a controlling stake in Hong Kong City Telecom, you must borrow more US dollars. At that time, Cyberport must prove its worth to make this happen.
After Li Dongling talked with Liang Botao and Cao Zongyan, it was equivalent to finalizing the matter. The specific details definitely still need to be discussed, but those are things that need to be done by the lawyers of several companies.
For Cyberport Company, as soon as the money from Bank of China Hong Kong City Company arrives, they will start to collect chips from the market for Hong Kong City Telecom, and then enter the board of directors of Hong Kong City Telecom to ensure that In the acquisition battle of Hong Kong City Telecom, we can take advantage!
"Mr. Li!"
After signing the agreement, Cao Zongyan gestured to Li Dongling, and the two of them arrived on the yacht deck.
“I’ve heard of Mr. Li’s generosity for a long time, and this time I finally saw it!”
Cao Zongyan smiled, and then said seriously, “I don’t know about Cyberport’s Internet plan, but Mr. Li What was proposed here was discussed with the Yanjing Post and Telecommunications Department..."
"Is there any difference?"
The sea breeze came, and it was already evening. The sunset had already appeared on the horizon, and the waves had become a bit bigger, blowing Li Dongling's hair up.
Li Dongling looked at the sea where the waves were rolled up, and looked at Cao Zongyan without changing his expression, "Whether it is proposed by Dongling Hi-Tech or others, the key is the port city, whether it is needed or not Cyberport Company?”
Cao Zongyan was stunned for a moment, then he realized, he couldn’t help but shook his head and laughed, and then said to Li Dongling, “The BOC Port City Company is willing to support the Cyberport Company, not this time. I wonder what Mr. Li wants from the loan support?”
“Of course!”
Li Dongling said directly without hesitation, of course he understood what Cao Zongyan meant and wanted to Let BOC Port City Company take away part of the equity of Cyberport Company and occupy a pit first.
Li Dongling would naturally have no objections to this. BOC Hong Kong City Company is one of the three banks with the right to issue banknotes in Hong Kong City. It is also one of the most influential giant Chinese-owned companies in Hong Kong City, Southeast Asia, and even overseas.
That is to say, the inland foreign exchange is still a little nervous now. If the foreign exchange is loosened, then the domestic companies that have the most dealings with overseas acquisitions will probably be BOC Hong Kong City Company.
The BOC Hong Kong City Company has invested in Cyberport Company, which will be of great benefit to Cyberport, Tanglin Hi-Tech, Feiyan Technology, etc. in the future.
When the yacht returned to Victoria Harbor, night had fallen. At this moment, Victoria Harbor also showed the style of a world-famous port. The neon lights were flashing and the lights were bright. The smell of US dollars seemed to be flowing in the air. The most conspicuous It is the Hong Kong City Convention and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong City Bank of China Tower and several other buildings. It is also the headquarters building of Bank of China Hong Kong City Company.
As for landmark buildings such as Central Center and Hong Kong City International Financial Center, they are still under construction or being expanded, and it will take several years for completion.
"Perhaps, Dongling Hi-Tech Port City Company will have a headquarters here in the future!"
On the yacht, Li Dongling said to Lin Xianhui in a somewhat joking manner, and the latter was frightened. Jumping, Ning Wenke, Liang Botao, and Cao Zongyan had strange expressions on their faces.
(End of this chapter)