Chapter 573【Hong Kong Government Talks】

  Hong Kong

  Wu Guangyao came to MacLehose’s office, and MacLehose’s assistant served Wu Guangyao tea.

  Hold up the teacup and blow it, and waves on the calm water surface;

  Wu Guangyao showed no rush or slowness, and MacLehose was not in a hurry, he also picked up his coffee and tasted it;

   Put down the tea cup, Wu Guangyao said: "Thank the Governor, put down his busy work, and come to receive me!"

MacLehose looked at Wu Guangyao with a smile, and said: "Mr. Wu’s companies are Hong Kong’s pillar companies and support a large number of Hong Kong citizens; especially in this oil crisis, Hong Kong Island’s companies have faced a test. There is a saying among the Chinese called "big waves to wash the sand", who is the real material, who is the wasteful replenishment, in this crisis, all have been exposed. So don't talk about half a day, even if it is a day, I should calm down and listen. Listen to Mr. Wu’s opinion,"

   Wu Guangyao said: "Thank the Governor for his praise! However, Hong Kong's overall economic vitality is still superior to the world level; Hong Kong was the first to respond from the oil crisis. After all, we do not have heavy industries and other companies that rely on strong oil."

  MacLehose agreed that Hong Kong’s industries do not rely heavily on oil, unlike the industries in Europe, America and Japan, which rely heavily on oil;

   Therefore, Hong Kong’s economy gradually emerged from the gloom in the second half of this year.

  MacLehose added: “What surprises me most is the development of Hong Kong’s electronics industry; in this regard, Mr. Wu’s enterprise has made outstanding contributions.”

  MacLehose’s words are right. With Wu Guangyao moving Sony’s arcade, game console, walkman and other production lines to Hong Kong, these factories alone have supported almost 20,000 people;

  Of course, Sony has also reduced production costs by 25%, which is the so-called kill two birds with one stone!

Wu Guangyao was humble, and then offered a letter of commendation to MacLehose: "The prosperity of Hong Kong’s business today is the result of everyone’s hard work, but I think you, the Governor, have contributed the most; the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption has given Hong Kong The management of officials on the island suddenly became clear; the'Home Ownership Program' guaranteed the housing needs of ordinary citizens, and the'nine-year compulsory education' laid a solid foundation for the overall development of Hong Kong."

   The same sentence will have completely different effects in different populations;

  MacLehose is obviously very happy to be affirmed by Wu Guangyao.

  And Wu Guangyao believes that, regardless of political reasons, Governor MacLehose is undoubtedly a good Hong Kong governor and manager;

  The same is true for ordinary citizens. Whoever has the ability to solve various problems in Hong Kong society is a good manager.

  Although MacLehose has only been in office for three years, various measures to benefit the people have basically taken shape.

  Governor MacLehose reacted, this person will not come to the Hong Kong government to praise himself for no reason, he must have a purpose;

  So, Governor MacLehose said: "Mr. Wu is here this time, do you have any good suggestions to the Hong Kong government?"

   Wu Guangyao said with a smile: "I came for Hong Kong's economic prospects!"

   is here, MacLehose thought in his heart!

  I knew that this visit to the Hong Kong government must be related to a big proposal, so I postponed some work.

   "Mr. Wu, please speak!"

   Wu Guangyao said sternly: “Hong Kong’s industrial economy seems to be growing rapidly every year, but it is already in a storm. When the time comes, Hong Kong’s industry will completely die out.”

  MacLehose did not speak up, nor was he shocked!

  Obviously, these remarks are exaggerated words by the opposite person;

  Hong Kong's industry will not die even if there are some problems.

  MacLehose said: "I would like to hear the details!"

  Wu Guangyao continued: “Ready-to-wear, textiles, and toys are sunset industries in developed countries; coupled with the successive introduction of foreign laws to restrict these industries in Hong Kong; therefore, I am not optimistic about the future of these industries.

  The important thing is the land price and housing price in Hong Kong, which is not conducive to the future development of these industries. "

  I heard that a real estate agent said that land prices and housing prices were high, and MacLehose wanted to laugh a little;

   But then I think about it, the Hong Kong government should have the greatest responsibility here, and MacLehose can’t laugh again!

MacLehose responded: "Mr. Wu, although I am not a businessman or an expert in economics, industrial transfer seems to be a normal phenomenon. This phenomenon occurred in Britain, Germany, and the United States, including Japan 10 years ago. When the economy develops to a certain extent, industries with low output value will be transferred to developing countries; clothing and textile industries are already sunset industries in developed countries. If Hong Kong’s economy develops to a certain level, these labor-intensive industries will leave It should be considered normal too!"

Wu Guangyao immediately said: "Yes, it is indeed normal! But what is unusual is that there is no other industry in Hong Kong that can replace these low-end manufacturing industries. Singapore, South Korea and other emerging economies have vigorously developed heavy industries and high-tech industries in recent years; I have a prediction that in 15 years, the per capita industrial output value and industrial output value of these two countries will surpass that of Hong Kong. In another 25 years, Hong Kong’s industry will completely die out."

  MacLehose was taken aback, is this a prophet today?

  Fortunately, MacLehose knows that these words only lead to the following purpose;

   "Since Mr. Wu is so determined, I don't want to argue with you! However, since Mr. Wu has said so, there must be any good suggestions. You might as well say them and discuss them together!"

  Wu Guangyao nodded, not caring whether MacLehose believed it or not!

"Your Excellency, I think we should refer to the Silicon Valley of the United States and set up a science and technology park to incubate a large number of technology companies for Hong Kong! The future is the era of technology. Just as I predicted, mankind will enter the electronic age. I think, We in Hong Kong have a lot of capital. If we develop these high-tech industries, we will have great advantages in itself!"

  MacLehose thought about it. To build a science and technology park, a lot of land would be needed;

  And land is an important source of income for the Hong Kong Government. Even if you are the Governor of Hong Kong, you are not alone in this regard.

  Wu Guangyao saw MacLehose not speaking, and continued: "Frankly speaking, the Wu family wants to invest in a new town!"

  MacLehose was taken aback, and quickly said: "Mr. Wu, please elaborate!"

  Wu Guangyao nodded, picked up the information in his hand, and came to MacLehose’s desk;

  Opening a map of Hong Kong, Wu Guangyao drew a circle around Tin Shui Wai.

  "Your Excellency, this is Tin Shui Wai. Now there are some farmland and ponds. The total area here is 52 million square feet.

  First, we set up a science and technology industrial park similar to Silicon Valley in the United States, forming a science and technology industrial park that can employ more than 50,000 people;

  Second, I am willing to invest and cooperate with the Hong Kong government to establish a Polytechnic University in Tin Shui Wai to cultivate a large number of science and engineering talents;

  Thirdly, the entire Tin Shui Wai can accommodate 500,000 people, and the Hong Kong government can build a large number of public housing estates here to attract the public. "

  Although it was just a few sentences, MacLehose was also shocked by this huge plan!

  The Hong Kong government develops new towns, which are in prosperous places such as Kowloon and the island;

  Even if a new town is developed in the New Territories, it is close to Kowloon, and Kowloon is too far away in Tin Shui Wai.

  MacLehose tentatively said: "Mr. Wu, investing in a new town, I am afraid that 10 billion Hong Kong dollars may not be enough!"

Wu Guangyao said indifferently: "Governor MacLehose, I will analyze an industry for you, and you will know that I don't care about 10 billion Hong Kong dollars or 10 billion US dollars. Until now, it is already a market with an annual output value of more than 1 billion U.S. dollars; according to my estimation, this industry will reach an annual market of 10 billion U.S. dollars in five years; and Sony, my subsidiary, is the hegemon of this industry. I said These are just to show that investing in Tin Shui Wai is not difficult for me; the only thing that is needed is the Hong Kong government's investment in transportation and government functional agencies."

  MacLehose was lost in thought after listening!

  For a long time, MacLehose said: "Mr. Wu, would you use Tin Shui Wai to engage in a lot of real estate business?"

Wu Guangyao did not deny, saying: "Governor MacLehose, real estate is a commercial activity. If the Hong Kong government wants to interfere, it can probably only build a large number of public housing estates. I am willing to support the Hong Kong government's'Home Ownership' plan, but It doesn’t mean that I give up my real estate business. To be honest, even if I don’t invest in real estate, aren’t British and Chinese investors investing heavily in real estate? Swire Pacific’s Taikoo Shing has 10,000 residential units in just one residential project. "

  MacLehose is silent. Indeed, British investment in real estate accounts for a very large proportion.

  MacLehose suddenly raised his head and said: "Mr. Wu is not worried about the future of the New Territories?"

  Obviously, this is a temptation!

  Wu Guangyao said generously: "Don't worry at all!"

  MacLehose further asked: "Do you have confidence in the UK?"

  Wu Guangyao said with a smile: “I have confidence in both sides. No matter who is in charge, the will of Hong Kong’s close to 5 million people will be considered by both sides.”

  MacLehose is not talking when he sees this!

  These Chinese are cunning, betting on both sides.

Finally, MacLehose said: "For such a large project, I need to discuss it within the Hong Kong government before giving you an answer. Moreover, you just talked about a rough plan. I hope your team will come up with a specific plan. , We will discuss it in the Hong Kong government."

Wu Guangyao nodded, and then said sincerely: "I hope that the Governor will support you. Once this plan is launched, Hong Kong Island's industry and technology will have a certain degree of competitiveness in the world. You are the Governor of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Island Those in power, I believe that Hong Kong Island will have a better tomorrow!"

  MacLehose nodded seriously, and he really agreed with Wu Guangyao's words!

Although MacLehose, who was a diplomat, lacked colonial administration experience, he had no colonial burden. In his previous life, he was generally regarded as one of the most outstanding and beloved Hong Kong governors in history. Times" describes his days as the Governor of Hong Kong.

  (End of this chapter)