Chapter 206: Official wooing and acquisition of 8.5 million square feet of land
“Of course, we also hope that the Chinese in Hong Kong can live and work in peace and contentment normally.” Bai Liji said with a smile.
Yang Wendong smiled lightly and said: "Mr. Hong Kong Governor is very righteous."
Although he knew in his heart that these people could not really be for the Chinese, he still had to praise him on the surface.
However, even if there are other purposes, if he can do something for the Chinese, make Hong Kong society richer, and ordinary Chinese live a better life, then he can be considered a good governor.
It’s enough to just judge one’s deeds without regard to one’s heart. It’s impossible to expect everyone to be like a saint. Even if a Chinese becomes a governor, he may not be able to do so.
Bai Liji added: "Yang Sheng, although you are young, you have created employment for thousands of people in the past few years and brought great development to Hong Kong's economy.
If it weren’t for your age, I would have applied to the Queen to give you a knighthood.”
“Jazz?” Yang Wendong thought, this is indeed Hong Kong or other British colonies. A method for the local elite.
Anyway, it’s just a “name” without any real power.
However, in terms of policy, there are certain preferential policies for people who are "ennobled". At least once you have a title, you have an official title, even if you don't have real power.
Berlicky added: "Currently, the youngest knight in the British Empire is 31 years old. He was an outstanding pilot during World War II and broke the record only after his outstanding achievements."
Yang Wendong He smiled and said: "Then wait a few years, when the time is right, and then consider this matter."
"Okay, if I were still in office, I would definitely help you get a title." Bai Liji smiled and said, "However, with your current situation, it is also possible to become a member of Parliament in Tsim Sha Tsui."
“Yes, I also hope to provide my own opinions for the development of Tsim Sha Tsui.” Yang Wendong said.
The so-called parliamentarians in Hong Kong today are still different from those in Western countries, and their rights are very different.
Among them, the official members have some rights and are considered real officials, while the non-official members are used to win over Hong Kong's wealthy families, rich people, etc. They have no rights and just hang on to their positions.
I can only say that it is slightly better than nothing.
Bai Liji asked again: "Yang Sheng, as one of the most successful Chinese people in Hong Kong, what suggestions do you have for the future economic development of Hong Kong?"
" I’m from an industrial background, so if I want to give you advice, I’ll only talk about industry.” Yang Wendong paused and said.
Bai Liji said: "Please tell me."
Yang Wendong said: "The existing manufacturing industry in Hong Kong is developing well, and I judge from the direction of global economic development that in the next few decades, electronics will Industry will be the top priority in the future.
If Hong Kong wants to develop better, it should encourage the development of the electronics industry. ”< br>
"Electronics industry?" Bai Liji turned his head and looked at the radio a few meters away, and asked, "Do you mean radio products?"
"Yes." Yang Wendong nodded and said : “But it’s not just radios, it also includes TVs, refrigerators, fans, air conditioners, music players or kitchen appliances and furniture.
These products can create a large number of jobs and can also solve the current problems of the Hong Kong government. In the early years, the Japanese government came forward to help enterprises develop. Now that they have succeeded, home appliances have become one of the mainstays of the Japanese economy. ”
“It’s a good direction. Bai Liji nodded and added: "It's just that the Hong Kong government's free market policy does not allow us to participate in these things." "
Yang Wendong said: "I understand, but the Hong Kong government can also introduce some policies to support the electronics industry, such as low taxes and low land use costs. ”
Hong Kong’s tax rate for the manufacturing industry is very low. In the early years, it was to encourage wealthy people who came to Hong Kong to set up factories.
But if the tax can be lowered a little more, it will stimulate the electronics industry. It will be bigger.
Bai Liji thought for a moment and said, "Well, I need to investigate before I decide."
"Of course." Yang Wendong nodded.
Anyway, it is just a suggestion. There is no harm in it not succeeding. If it succeeds, it will benefit the whole of Hong Kong, including him.
Nowadays, the early development of several of my main industries has been stabilized. They are developing in the right direction, and as my boss knows the future, there should be no big problems
That’s it. The beginning of the 1960s was the early stage of the development of Hong Kong's electronics industry, so he could not miss it.
"Yang Sheng, your investment also involves the real estate industry and shipping industry." Bai Liji said again: "What are your thoughts on these two industries?"
Yang Wendong shook his head and said: "These two industries , I have just invested, and I am not considered an elite in the industry, so I don’t want to give any advice.”
In fact, he can also give advice on real estate, but this industry itself does not generate value, and I am participating purely to make money. What are the necessary suggestions? If you say too much, if it is recorded, it may affect your reputation in future generations.
Anyway, if history develops normally, he will be able to make big profits.
As for shipping, he really didn’t understand it. He just knew the future, had some funds in hand, and the needs of the factory, so he invested in it.
"Okay." Bai Liji nodded and asked: "What else does Yang Sheng need?"
Yang Wendong thought for a while and said: "Mr. Governor, the scale of this investment is also very large. In terms of funds, there will be some pressure on my side.
As for the large area of industrial land, The bank may not be optimistic about the mortgage.
So I would like to ask Mr. Hong Kong Governor to coordinate with the bank to provide sufficient support and whether the interest rate can be more favorable. ”
In addition to the land, the total amount of the bank loan and the interest are also important.
Interest affects future earnings, and the loan amount has a greater impact. Although Yang Wendong can also come up with the necessary funds, if so much money is invested, it will definitely affect his shipping and real estate companies.
In the long run, it is not cost-effective, especially real estate. Even if you buy it in 1961 and sell it in 1964, you can make a lot of money.
Blicki thought for a while and said: "The Hong Kong government can't give orders to banks, but I will mention this to HSBC.
But, even if HSBC is not completely obedient to the Hong Kong government. You still have to negotiate many conditions yourself, but I can guarantee that you will definitely be able to get some discounts that are not available under normal circumstances.”
“Okay. That’s fine.” Yang Wendong smiled and said, “Thank you, Mr. Hong Kong Governor.”
Today, Hong Kong is still dominated by half British capitalists. As half a "central bank", HSBC will generally listen to some of the Hong Kong government's requirements, but it is also capital itself and will often consider itself.
After chatting for a while, when it was time for lunch, Bai Liji naturally invited Yang Wendong to have an ordinary steak.
It is said to be beef from British pastures, but Yang Wendong feels that it is nothing special.
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After returning to Changxing Industrial Company, Yang Wendong informed Su Yiyi of the conversation with the Hong Kong Governor.
After hearing this, Su Yiyi asked curiously: "The title sounds so majestic."
"It's just a false name." Yang Wendong smiled: "It's just a means used by the British Hong Kong government to win over the Chinese. It has no rights. "
Su Yiyi asked again: "Then I heard that justices of the peace have great rights?"
"That is possible." Yang Wendong said: "But it is unlikely for me at the moment. Age is an issue. In the political world, this is very important."
The political world is different from the business world. Yes, as a child in the business world, you have the ability to make money, and you can also get the wealth rewards you deserve.
But that doesn't work in the political world. No matter how talented you are, you have to be of a certain age. This is the case in most parts of the world.
Su Yiyi smiled and said: "It's not bad to be a member of the parliament, although there are no rights."
Yang Wendong said: "Our rights still come from business, as long as we control more jobs , that is, the Hong Kong governor will be polite to us. "The essence of the reason why the Hong Kong government woos itself is because its business can generate a large number of jobs, which is the source of all rights.
“Yeah.” Su Yiyi said again: “Then our future products will have to be produced in Hong Kong.”
"Yes, unless Hong Kong really can't produce it, just like plastic particles." Yang Wendong nodded and said.
There are still about 20 years to come, and Hong Kong is still suitable for industry. By 80 years, we can start to move to the deep sea next door.
Su Yiyi asked again: "Now we are waiting for news from the Hong Kong government?"
"Yes." Yang Wendong nodded and said: "We want to acquire such a large area of land. It's impossible to get it, only the Hong Kong government can To achieve this, the prerequisite for the success of this matter is to rely on the Hong Kong government.”
Even if it is to acquire a small area of property in a commercial district, it may often take years to achieve complete success, let alone complete success. Such a large area of industrial land.
Even if the population density above is not comparable to that of urban areas, if Changxing Real Estate really operates it, even if both black and white relationships are used, I don’t know how long it will take for it to be completely successful.
A few days later, Changxing Industrial Factory:
Yang Wendong was checking some information about the company, including various information from finance, personnel, technology, quality and other departments. This is why as the boss, Something you need to know every once in a while.
Su Yiyi looked at the newspaper and suddenly said: "Brother Dong, this Galaxy Daily said that Liao Baoshan's assets have exceeded 100 million. He made it public when he was interviewed by reporters."< br>
"Absolutely." Yang Wendong smiled and said: "So much of the funds in Liao Chuangxing Bank were transferred to him to purchase real estate. The real estate itself has also risen sharply in the past two years. Who knows how much money he has now?"
When a giant like Liu Chong Hing Bank collapses, there are many benefits for outsiders.
Especially there are so many properties in Central or other business districts on Hong Kong Island. Even if Yang Wendong has enough money, it will take a long time to slowly acquire these properties. It also depends on luck.
Su Yiyi nodded and said: "It's really rich. Their deposit interest is also very high, much higher than Hang Seng."
"Do you have a deposit in Liao Chuang Hing Bank?" Yang Wendong immediately said asked.
Although they are married, they still have their own independent accounts, and the money in them is not very much for their daily use.
Su Yiyi nodded and said: "Yes, it's about fifty or sixty thousand, and my grandma also saved twenty or thirty thousand."
Yang Wendong added: "The model of Liao Chuang Hing Bank is too risky. All the funds of the company nearby have been transferred. Please find a time during this period to arrange for someone to withdraw all the money. Otherwise, the money may be gone one day. "
"Is it so serious? " Su Yiyi didn't know much about finance, but she still listened to Yang Wendong's words: "Then I will ask someone to withdraw the money tomorrow."
"Well, deposit it in HSBC or Standard Chartered." Yang Wendong said with a smile: "You don't need to rely on interest."
"Ding ding ding~" At this moment, the phone rang, Yang Wendong answered the phone, and then talked to the other party in fluent English.
A few minutes later, the phone hung up, and Su Yiyi asked: "Is it from the Hong Kong government?"
"Yes." Yang Wendong said: "It was a call from the secretary of the Hong Kong Governor's Office. He said that the Hong Kong government basically agreed with us. The plan, but because the funds and land area involved are very large, specific negotiations are needed."
"That would be great," Su Yiyi said happily.
"Well, I asked Old Wei to come over." Yang Wendong then picked up the phone and called the person over.
Subsequently, Wei Zetao came, and Yang Wendong informed him of the giant's situation.
After listening, Wei Zetao said: "I have already prepared legal, financial and factory affairs teams here, and they are ready to negotiate various issues with the Hong Kong government at any time."
"Well, mainly As for the land area, the bigger the better, and the price should not be too expensive." Yang Wendong nodded and said, "We also need to negotiate with HSBC about the loan, but this matter has yet to be discussed with the Hong Kong government."< br>
“Understood.” Wei Zetao was full of confidence.
Yang Wendong said: "Okay, let's go there this afternoon to get a preliminary understanding, and then we will start discussing this matter;
The Hong Kong government is actually quite anxious. They have to invest a lot of money every month, and there are potential social risks. It will be convenient for all of us if we decide on it early.”
"Okay." After Wei Zetao finished speaking, he said goodbye and left.
In the next half month, Wei Zetao's main job is to go to the Hong Kong government, or go to Kwun Tong with relevant people from the Hong Kong government, or go to several suppliers of Changxing Industrial to check.
Both parties need to understand each other before they can make a decision.
On March 23, Wei Zetao came to Yang Wendong's office early in the morning and said: "Sheng Yang, we have almost finished discussing some major matters with the Hong Kong government."
"Say Come and listen." Yang Wendong also put down his work, this matter is the most important to him.
Wei Zetao said: "What the Hong Kong government means is to give us a piece of land with an area of 8.5 million square feet, and then give us a residential land near this land to build a community and resettle the aboriginal people who want to be demolished.
Industrial land prices, It is 2.5 Hong Kong dollars per square foot. The residential land next to it needs to be priced according to the local price. The current location has not been determined, so the price is not yet clear, but it will not be very high, and the land price in Kwun Tong is not expensive.”
“2.5? Okay." Yang Wendong thought for a while and said.
This price is almost 25% cheaper than normal industrial land in Kwun Tong. What’s more important is that it covers such a large area. If it weren’t for the fact that my investment can solve the Hong Kong government’s troublesome employment problem, then even if Jardine comes , and it is impossible to buy it.
There is also the current Kwun Tong area, which is considered a relatively poor economic area, otherwise there would be no such possibility.
Wei Zetao added: "The other is the cost of leveling the land and building the factory. These costs are not low. However, we still need to discuss with various suppliers how to arrange the layout, so the budget has not yet been released.
Funds On the other hand, HSBC has also sent people to inspect the site. We, Changxing Industrial, are required to participate in the mortgage, and the interest rate will be lower than normal loans.”
“Who is the person sent by HSBC? Yang Wendong asked.
Wei Zetao replied: "It's Sanders, the director of their credit department."
"That's an old acquaintance." Yang Wendong smiled and said, "Then continue to discuss with them. , after this incident, we can be regarded as one of HSBC’s medium-sized customers.”
Although the investment this time is as high as 20 to 30 million Hong Kong dollars, it is not enough to compare with shipping and large-scale British-funded consortium projects.
"Yes." Wei Zetao handed over a document and said: "These are the drafts of the agreement, and the legal department is already reviewing the risks.
Your side Let’s take a look. If there are no problems, we will first sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation with the Hong Kong government to formally trade the industrial land, and then the Hong Kong government will start the local demolition project.”
“Yes. "How long will the demolition take?" Yang Wendong asked.
Wei Zetao said: "In one month, the Hong Kong government will first move people out, give them rent to rent a house, and determine the compensation method. Then we will discuss it after we build the house later."
"Okay, the faster the better." Yang Wendong said with satisfaction: "I will give you an answer to this document tomorrow morning."
On March 28, Changxing Industrial officially reached an agreement with the Hong Kong government to pay 21.25 million At the price of Hong Kong dollars, a piece of industrial land in Kwun Tong near the sea with an area of 8.5 million square feet was purchased for the construction of a large industrial park.
This will also be the first large-scale industrial park in the history of Hong Kong. This park will mainly produce various plastic products of Changxing Industrial, including the most famous trolley suitcases, adhesive hooks, Spin mop.
As for the recruitment plan, there will be 5,000 employees in the initial stage, of which 1,500 will be transferred from the original factory sites to various supplier factories of Changxing Industrial, and 3,500 employees will be recruited locally to learn gradually.
In the future, the total number of employees will exceed 10,000, making it one of the largest industrial parks in Hong Kong and even Southeast Asia.
As soon as the news came out, the whole Hong Kong was in an uproar.
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