The Industrial Giant Reborn

"Saigon?" Youde thought for a while and then said: "Sheng Chen, Saigon shouldn't have such a large area to build a Disneyland, right?"

"Of course not without demolition." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile: "The western part of Sai Kung is close to the suburbs of Kwun Tong. The housing population there is not very dense. There are some villages and several small communities. As long as all these people are moved away , which is enough to leave a blank area of ​​more than 1 square kilometer of land. Such a large land is enough to build a small Disneyland."

In later generations, Sai Kung was one of the famous wealthy areas in Hong Kong. Many wealthy people liked to live here. The fundamental reason for this is because there was not much development here before the 1980s, and it was far away from Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The bustling area is not far away. Over time, many real estate developers have formed a tacit understanding to build high-end residential areas and villa areas here, similar to the model that turned Saigon into a city suburb. This has naturally attracted the attention of wealthy people in Hong Kong. Group love.

However, although there is such a trend here today, it has not yet taken shape. It is precisely because there are not many commercial developments of various kinds that it is very suitable for Chen Zhiwen’s Disneyland plan. The first is that there is less demolition, which eliminates the need for There are a lot of things to worry about. The second is that the overall environment is beautiful. Otherwise, many wealthy people in Hong Kong will not be interested in it in a few years. The third is that it is relatively close to Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. This is a very big advantage. As long as Being close, it is easy to attract a large number of groups to visit, and you can even apply for annual passes.

At the same time, it is also convenient for overseas tourists to come and play. Although it will be far away from the airport in the future, the main purpose of overseas tourists or business people coming to Hong Kong is the Hong Kong business district. Therefore, it may be more expensive to build Disneyland near the business district. It's easier to attract overseas tourists near an airport. The latter may require a special trip, but the former is just to go to Disneyland when you are not busy with shopping or business activities. Wouldn’t it be more fun?

Of course, there is also a disadvantage, that is, tourists can choose not to stay in Disney's own hotels at night, but this actually does not matter much. With the scale of Land Land, it will not be possible to acquire a large number of properties near Disneyland in the future. No matter how big a problem there is, as long as my scale is large enough, no matter where tourists spend money, it will more or less go into their own pockets.

"There are already a lot of people in several villages and communities. In the history of Hong Kong, except for the construction of water conservancy projects in the 1960s, there has never been such a large workload of demolition. Even the original Ocean Park chose to move mountains. Obtain enough area." Youde frowned and said, "Sheng Chen, there are still many large areas of uninhabited land in Lantau or the New Territories, or land with relatively few people. Wouldn't such a place be more convenient?"

Even small-scale demolitions by ordinary real estate companies often cause many things that can make the news. These things will eventually come to the government. Hong Kong courts have a lot of demolition matters every year, which is enough to give government officials a headache. .

Looking at the young man in front of him, he has rich experience in politics and probably knows his purpose. However, it is difficult to point out this kind of thing. Everyone is profiting within the rules, and there is nothing to comment on. People are not for themselves. God damn it, the commercial society can develop to its current level because of the pursuit of interests by every businessman. As long as they don't violate the law or take advantage of too many loopholes, the government won't have too much control.

"Mr. Governor of Hong Kong, Disneyland itself is a very rare project in the history of human business. Even if we plan to invest in Hong Kong, it may not be as good as the United States and Japan." Chen Zhiwen said: "I think you also know that the British government is interested. To introduce such a project, I invested in Hong Kong first because I am a Hong Konger. However, I can’t invest in a large project involving tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars in no man’s land, right? Building in such a place , who is willing to go there? Will overseas tourists go there? Or is the Hong Kong government planning to build a few more large-scale highways or even undersea tunnels to connect places like Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula to go to the Disneyland you mentioned? You know The investment in these infrastructure projects is probably much higher than the cost of demolition.”

In fact, judging from the current situation in Hong Kong, it is completely impossible to place it on Lantau Island. It will be successful in future generations because, first, the Hong Kong International Airport is there and has been built for many years, including the nearby economic cities. A certain foundation has been laid, and now Lantau Island may be an exaggeration to say it is no man’s land, but it is really not much better.

Second, in the 21st century, Hong Kong’s transportation is much better than it is now. Both roads and various cars are several times more than now. Moreover, at that time, the economic level had surpassed that of many developed countries, and consumption With strong capabilities, Disneyland can still attract many people if it is placed on Lantau Island.

But if we go to Lantau Island to build a Disneyland now, we are really seeking death. Even if the Hong Kong government is really willing to spend billions on infrastructure, it will be impossible to compare with it in more than ten years, let alone it is impossible. The British Hong Kong government may welcome foreign investment, but asking them to pay such a price is a dream.

In the same way, the same is true in the New Territories. Transportation is definitely not possible in uninhabited areas, and there is a reason why there cannot be development.

Even Japan's Disneyland is built not too far from downtown Tokyo, and the transportation is convenient nearby. It can attract the entire population of Tokyo and tourists from overseas or other places in Japan, that is, places like the United States. Only in a sparsely populated society where every family has a car can Disneyland be built in the suburbs.

The same is true even in Europe. The failure of Paris Disneyland in later generations was also a big reason for the inconvenient transportation.

Therefore, even if it is not for real estate income, just looking at Disneyland itself, it is most cost-effective to build it on the edge of the bustling area. The original Disneyland in history actually wanted to do this. As long as the land price is too high, the old Americans are not willing to spend the money. That’s all.

"Is the place confirmed?" Yoder asked again.

"Okay, here it is." Dong Youwei on the side had already prepared the information. When the Hong Kong Governor asked, he immediately unfolded the map. There was a red circle on it, which was exactly where Disneyland needed.

"Then how should the demolition here be arranged?" Youde asked again. In fact, such a large-scale project will be very troublesome no matter where it is built. The Hong Kong government naturally hopes that Disneyland will be built in a place with few people. It is best to Chen Zhiwen spent his own money to build infrastructure facilities and connect roads to nearby towns. In this way, the Hong Kong government can take advantage of the situation and build a new town centered on this Disneyland.

You know, with the increasing population of Hong Kong, a large number of people are concentrated on both sides of Victoria Harbor, which has put great pressure on the management of the Hong Kong government. Young people without jobs will become unstable factors, and the population The gathering of people will lead to an increase in the cost of living, which will also increase the risk of various criminal activities. Therefore, the construction of new towns is the top priority of every Hong Kong government.

The best Governor of the previous term, MacLehose, was half the success. Under his leadership, Yuen Long formed a town with a population of about 350,000, and more than half of the credit for this was not actually attributed to the Governor or the government. It belongs to Chen Zhiwen, because he built a large industrial zone in Yuen Long, employing tens of thousands of people in the upper and lower industrial chains. Even if the Hong Kong government does nothing, it can form a large town.

But in his Youde era, there was nothing. Midea is now selling several popular products in the global market, but it has not expanded its production capacity in Hong Kong. It has either moved it to the mainland or directly exported it to many other countries in Asia. National or regional electronics foundries have led to the expansion of Yuen Long stalling.

Finally, a large-scale Disneyland has arrived. Naturally, many people in the Hong Kong government want to replicate the miracle of Midea Industrial Park. Although a park cannot compare with large factories in terms of employment numbers, the service industry can attract many tourists. , the stimulating effect on the local economy may be greater.

It's just that many people in the Hong Kong government think too well, and Youde also knows that this is almost impossible.

"According to the market price, I can give an additional 50% of the house price. Financial compensation is definitely not a problem, but many people may not be willing to accept funds. They may only want a house, so I want to buy a few more pieces of land in this nearby area and build a In large communities, the houses in the community can be compensated to these people in proportion. Moreover, life in these places may not be very convenient originally. In the new community, I can arrange supermarkets, small shopping malls, commercial streets, etc., which can be regarded as It will make their lives easier." Chen Zhiwen explained.

"Sheng Chen is so generous. This is the first time I have seen such subsidies from real estate developers in Hong Kong." Youde smiled and said that ordinary real estate developers operate according to the legal minimum compensation. Those who are willing to move may also take special measures. Of course, they will not do this kind of thing themselves, but "outsource" it, and it has nothing to do with them if anything happens.

"I am a person who will never treat my partners badly. Although things like demolition and demolition are not cooperation, they can always help me. As long as I am willing to cooperate, I will never be stingy." Chen Zhiwen said.

It is true that many people do not want money, but want houses, or even houses nearby. These requests are reasonable. Chen Zhiwen is naturally willing to make certain compensation. Compared with Disney's future interests, this is nothing. It's just a drop in the bucket.

"Okay, I understand." Yoder nodded and said, "But there are many things involved in this place, and I can't just say it alone. I also need to discuss it internally."

"This is natural." Chen Zhiwen said that although the power of the Hong Kong Governor is great, it is impossible to cover the sky with one hand. Besides, the Hong Kong Governor may not necessarily understand the real estate industry. For many things, you need to ask professionals.

When it comes to such a large investment, all parties will definitely need to discuss internally for a period of time, and the Hong Kong government is no exception. Not to mention that there are also British elements involved, which is the original Disney investment in Hong Kong in 1998. Both parties It took nearly a year of discussion before it was finalized. This speed is actually very fast. Chen Zhiwen is very satisfied that the Hong Kong government can achieve this efficiency this time.

Even within its own companies, there will be certain debates. There are many projects in Disneyland. What kind of themed projects to build in Hong Kong, how much the tickets will cost, how much they will be built, how much the US licensing fees will be, etc., are still undecided. Even if They are both their own companies, and both parties will fight for their own interests, not to mention that Disney will still be listed in the future.

The mainland government has approved Disney's construction plan in Hong Kong, which is undoubtedly a powerful economic booster for Hong Kong as a whole. The name of Disneyland and even the culture come from the United States, but here in Hong Kong, there is basically a little Everyone knows about the assets and has even been there. The establishment of such a project in Hong Kong will definitely significantly increase Hong Kong’s economic prospects and even increase the number of overseas tourists visiting Hong Kong.

Affected by this, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose nearly 50 points in one day, and real estate stocks soared. Many real estate properties even began to increase in price appropriately. There are also many people who are trying their best to find out where this new paradise will be built. , a large-scale paradise, the improvement of Hong Kong real estate is more about confidence, and it can really bring huge benefits, but it must be near the location of investment. Once you buy a house nearby in advance, you will be lying behind to collect rent. Can make a lot of money.

It's just that such things are kept strictly confidential both by the Hong Kong government and Land Disney. There are many rumors and rumors in Hong Kong newspapers, but there is no confirmation.

Chen Zhiwen naturally doesn't care about these small things. This kind of big investment will have huge influence in itself, and it is normal for it to become the focus of the news.

As for such a major matter, the results will not come out quickly in a short time. Chen Zhiwen only needs to wait for the consultation between the professionals.

A few days after meeting with the Hong Kong Governor, Chen Zhiwen received a mysterious invitation from a person he had not seen for several years, the Zhang Yuliang Zhang family, a relatively mysterious wealthy family in Hong Kong.

The meeting place was still at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Zhang Yuliang came to an office on the top floor of the hotel. After seeing Chen Zhiwen, he smiled and said: "Sheng Chen, congratulations to you, you have a son and a daughter."

"Thank you, please take a seat." Chen Zhiwen smiled. Although the photos were strictly confidential, it was impossible to hide twins like twins from outsiders, and there was no need.

"Sheng Chen, I came here today to ask if you are interested in acquiring the Wheelock stock in my hands?" Zhang Yuliang said his purpose straightforwardly without any nonsense.

"Do you want to sell your Wheelock stocks? All of them?" Chen Zhiwen asked with a thought in his heart.

In the original history, many major events occurred in Hong Kong's business community in 1985. Some of them did not appear because Chen Zhiwen changed history, such as Li Ka-shing's acquisition of Hong Kong Electric, but there were also some events that Chen Zhiwen's business map had no impact on, such as the most famous The Wheelock Takeover War was also the largest Hong Kong foreign company acquired by a Chinese after the Joint Convention.

From the looks of it, it still happened. (End of chapter)