The dust has settled on Times Shipping's acquisition of China Railway Holdings Ltd., and formal procedures are underway.
"Boss, after the acquisition, we plan to let the railway company Zhua operate independently for the time being, and then merge it when the time is right." Morris, president of Times Shipping, was making a work report.
Lin Zuhui nodded and said: "Yes. Times Shipping will adopt a digital, informatized, and group-based layout, so once it adapts, it will cancel the name of Tiehang Zhahua and incorporate it into the group's system operation."
Morris said: "Yeah, I know."
Then, Morris reported: "Boss, people from the Strategy Department analyzed and pointed out that orders for shipbuilding have begun to accelerate this year, and it is expected that there will be a boom in shipbuilding in the next two years. The reason is that since 1999, global trade has accelerated its development.
Especially with the rapid economic development of the mainland; coupled with the fact that this company has a lot of old ships that need to be 'dismembered' in a few years, there may be a scarcity of ships in the future."
After hearing this, Lin Zuhui also calculated that "Times Shipping" has spent 13 billion US dollars on ordering new and sub-new ships, of which about 2 billion US dollars were purchased for sub-new ships, with a total load capacity of about 15 million tons.
The continuous acquisition of South African Shipping, Sea and Land Containers, and China Railway, plus the original Heung Kong Shipping, and Times Shipping owned and managed approximately 430 container ships, totaling 1.3 million containers; for this purpose, Times Shipping spent approximately US$3.9 billion in acquisition fees
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It also acquired the Norwegian shipping leader Bengtsen Group and privatized it, spending a total of US$2.6 billion to hold and manage an 11 million-ton oil and gas fleet.
Last year, it entered the "aircraft leasing" field. It is expected to invest 10 billion US dollars (half of the loan) within two years, and is expected to own about 200 aircraft (one aircraft costs 300-500 million Hong Kong dollars, mainly narrow-body aircraft).
Coupled with investment in logistics, etc., nearly 30 billion US dollars have been invested in shipping throughout the era.
Lin Zuhui said decisively: "If you go to South Korea and order new ships in the mainland for US$5 billion, it doesn't matter even if the order is delivered after 2005."
Morris nodded, knowing that his boss was optimistic about the explosive period of shipping.
But he is actually a little worried, what if shipping is just a small outbreak.
The period of shipping boom is generally 5 to 8 years, but the trough is a cycle of more than 15 years.
But thinking about New Era Group's cash flow and liabilities, Morris felt there was no problem.
"Okay, let's make a comprehensive selection considering the mainland economy and the European and American economy."
"Yes, oil and gas ships and ore ships can increase the proportion."
"OK."
After Morris left, Lin Zuhui smiled. This was equivalent to a disguised 'monopoly' on shipping (16% was a monopoly).
He is not worried that the emergence of Times Shipping will affect the shipping situation from 2003 to 2008. As far as he knows, there will soon be a shortage of ships in the world, and the shipbuilding of Times Shipping will affect the shipbuilding of other companies.
Delivery speed.
At most, it’s just the impact of making 10% less money.
The shipping industry only started to fall after Lehman, and it did not plummet in a short period of time, but continued to decline for a long time, which gave Times Shipping ample time to make plans.
Times Shipping has invested a total of more than 35 billion US dollars in shipping over the past four years. It is believed that from 2003 to 2008, it will bring an average annual profit of 8 to 10 billion US dollars, not counting the early sales of ships.
profit.
Of course, what is being sold is a leased vessel. After 2008, Times Shipping still needs to maintain a certain level of strength in container and oil and gas transportation, and it is impossible to make a profit and leave.
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Time flies and it’s May in a blink of an eye.
Friday, May 3rd.
At ten o'clock in the morning, "MapleStory" started its internal beta test in Xiangjiang, and many players in Internet cafes were already waiting.
"It's actually a pixel-style 2D game. Everyone else is making 3D games, but The9 is still making 2D games." A player couldn't help but complain after entering the game.
Soon, the player immediately began to apologize for what he had just said. In the bright game world, with game characters wearing personalized fashions and defeating various cute monsters, even players who were not interested in RPGs wanted to play it once.
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Moreover, the maps are also rich and colorful, and all of them are free!
Although it costs a lot of money to make your character more personalized, no players will point fingers at you even if you are dressed plainly. Of course, there are also players who choose a profession where they can only fight monsters by themselves.
,so....
"A classic, produced by The Ninth City, it must be a high-quality product!"
Soon, "MapleStory" received praise from countless game fans.
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South Korea, nexon company.
Nexon is a Korean computer game company founded in May 1995 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
"President, something serious has happened!" A staff member hurried into President Jin Chengzai's office with an anxious expression on his face.
Jin Chengzai paused and asked quickly: "Is the "MapleStory" of The Ninth City in Hong Kong very close to the "MapleStory" game we are developing?"
It turns out that The9 released game plans for "MapleStory" and "Bubble Hall" as early as the beginning of the year (2002). At that time, Korean manufacturers, which had always regarded Xiangjiang Games as competitors, naturally took notice.
As a result, Nexon was shocked because "MapleStory" and "Bubble Hall" were development plans of its own game company and had been approved in the second half of 2001.
At that time, Nexon carefully compared the posters and found that the similarity was very high. Then it started research and development with all its strength. Unexpectedly, it was still lagging behind for a long time.
"Yes, the similarity is almost as high as 70 to 80%. If we publish it, we will almost be judged as plagiarism." The staff said incredulously.
"Who, who is leaking the secret?" Jin Chengzai said loudly.
The staff member said cautiously: "President, according to the three-year progress of a game development, The9 City has already established the project in at least 1999."
Jin Chengzai immediately said: "Nonsense, how can the similarity be so high? I don't believe it. I'm going to Xiangjiang to see for myself and arrange to book tickets immediately."
An Internet cafe in Xiangjiang.
Kim Sung Jae was playing "MapleStory" without tears. On his left and right sides were R&D engineers from Nexon Company, which was incredible.
"If we speed up research and development, when can we start internal testing?"
"It will take at least a year, and we will do our best. After all, joining the team temporarily requires an adaptation process!"
"Where's the Bubble Hall?"
“It will be possible in the second half of this year!”
"What's the use? Others will start internal testing next month."
"Maybe it won't be the same?"
"It's almost like looking at posters."
Jin Chengzai didn't know whether to continue research and development for a while, after all, he had already invested so much.
But if you continue to research and develop, you will easily be sued for infringement.
"Forget it, go back and make some redesign changes and continue research and development as usual." In the end, Jin Chengzai decided to take the risk and continue development.
As everyone knows, it was his decision that caused Korean games to be scorned overseas, and their overseas performance was dismal.
Of course, this is something.
.......
In May, taking advantage of the success of "MapleStory" in Hong Kong and Taiwan, The9 announced plans for "Audition" and "Martin Racing".
For a time, The9 City attracted great attention from the industry.
In The Ninth City's conference room, Lin Zuhui was having a meeting with senior executives.
He said: "Four games will be launched this year. The operations department has a very heavy task. I hope you can complete it well - the speed of overseas distribution and agency."
In the Mainland, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States, The9 has established branches and cooperative relationships with agents early on.
There are only so many game players in Xiangjiang. If there is no overseas agent, then the game industry in Xiangjiang will be greatly affected.
Sales Department Manager Zhu Xiaowen said quickly: "Don't worry, boss, our games are very popular in Taiwan, Japan, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia. Even in Europe and the United States, we have also achieved very good results. "MapleStory" is very popular in Taiwan, Japan, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia.
Agents have been confirmed in Taiwan, Macau, and the Mainland. Next, we will first attack Japan, Southeast Asia, and South Korea, and then develop in Europe and the United States."
The9 has been established in 1994, and the overseas cooperation relationships established over the years are our confidence.
Lin Zuhui nodded and said: "I always feel that something is going to happen in South Korea, and the legal department has to keep an eye on it. If they dare to plagiarize, they must show them the color. They have plagiarized a lot in the cultural field.
Our copyright in Hong Kong is abominable."
The person in charge of the legal department said firmly: "Don't worry, boss. Once they plagiarize, we will firstly not be able to let their works go out of Korea. Secondly, we will also seriously pursue lawsuits in Korea and publish media for public opinion offensive."
Yes, unless you don’t want to go overseas, this is the current situation of Korean culture.
There are only a handful of Korean dramas in this generation that have gone global. After all, Hong Kong dramas have been popular for almost ten years.
Even Hong Kong dramas are tired in Asia, let alone Korean dramas, which are copycats.
As for the idol groups created in South Korea, they have been criticized by various Asian countries. Fans do not buy it, so they can only become popular in South Korea.
After all, Hong Kong groups have accumulated a large number of fans in Asia. It is difficult for them to betray their idols and even abuse Korean idols. The advantage of occupying the market first is huge.
What's more, Hong Kong's group has evolved into 'version 2.0', while South Korea is still in version 1.0.
Finally, Lin Zuhui said to Gao Kelin: ""Dungeon Fighter", "Street Basketball", "Cross Fire", you have to hurry up!"
"No problem, we will definitely be able to conduct internal testing within two years. After all, we have already planned the plan."
For a player who has been playing for more than a year, the outline given by Lin Zuhui is already quite good; if he also takes the time to experience it and regain some memories, then the time will be faster.
The previous Korean version of "Dungeon and Fighter" was launched in 2005, but in this version, The9 will be tested in 2003, two years ahead of schedule.
There's enough time!
In fact, Lin Zuhui was already overconfident and should have moved a year in advance to avoid a car crash.
Thinking of this, he felt that his own survival should be demonstrated more.
Anyway, it has been used up in recent years, but its influence will always be there.
What's more, Xiangjiang has cultivated so many talents in the cultural field, and there are still good works every year.
So there is no need to treat your memories as treasures, just take out the ones that fit the times!
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Media Building.
Pan Cheng from DreamWorks came to the chairman's office.
In recent years, DreamWorks has supported most of Hong Kong's movies, from "Infernal Affairs", "My Sassy Girl", to "Victoria Harbor Monster", "The Matrix 2", "Resident Evil 3" and so on.
Achieved very good results in Hong Kong and overseas.
At least, for now, no one is saying that Hong Kong movies are dead. On the contrary, Hong Kong movies have moved to a new level. This is the perception at home and abroad.
It’s not that these movies have done very well at the box office and have risen to a new level; rather, these movies have a depth, and that’s what makes them good movies.
For example, the "The Matrix" series is full of philosophy, and "The Departed" has changed from the previous heist movies and become more in-depth; even the movie "Victoria Harbor Monster" was originally a monster movie, but DreamWorks has
The background of an ordinary family accommodates more elements. The joys, sorrows, joys, and absurdities of the little characters always tug at the heartstrings of the audience.
To put it simply, these movies have a soul and have greatly promoted the entire Hong Kong movie industry. In addition, DreamWorks has invested in some artistic films for many years and supported the development of Hong Kong movies.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Therefore, Hong Kong movies have exuded a second spring.
"When will "Kung Fu Panda" be released?" Lin Zuhui asked with concern.
This is a Chinese style cartoon that the media group invested a full US$100 million and commissioned Pixar Animation to produce and distribute.
He is not worried about Hollywood stealing his money, at least he can make back the cost. The important thing is that the IP belongs to DreamWorks, and the surrounding areas also belong to DreamWorks, which is enough to ensure that DreamWorks makes a lot of money.
Of course, if the global box office reaches 600 million U.S. dollars, DreamWorks will make a huge profit at the box office no matter what.
Pan Cheng said: "It will be released in the United States on June 18th and will be released in Hong Kong and Taiwan on June 20th." He was a little excited and uneasy. If this was not an investment hand-picked by the boss, the group's board of directors would be surprised not to cause trouble for him.
Lin Zuhui nodded and said, "Have the movie peripherals been arranged?"
"The arrangements have been made to ensure maximum utilization."
"Um"
Next, Lin Zuhui took out five pieces of information at once and handed them to Pan Cheng.
"There are five materials here. If you find someone to find a way to film them, you can film one or two films a year."
Pan Cheng received the information excitedly and said, "No problem, I will definitely find the most suitable director and screenwriter for them and make a movie with depth."
He knows that what the boss pursues is not the box office, but the connotation of the movie; and this is where Hong Kong movies have changed in recent years.
Lin Zuhui nodded and said: "It's still the same sentence, simple setting, popular story, unpredictable reversal, exquisite rhythm, ironic character opposition, and profound social concern. This is what Hong Kong movies should think about carefully.
There’s nothing wrong with pursuing computer stunts, but if there are only stunts, what’s the point? Just watch Hollywood. If Hong Kong movies want to have their own style, they have to make movies with depth.”
Media groups are responsible for bringing "Hong Kong flow" to the world, and movies are no exception. Although the movies are all copied from Korean movies in the past, they are now from Hong Kong.
He chose "A League of Thieves", "Train to Busan", "Along with the Gods", "Parasite", and "The Gift of Room 7" as the targets of plagiarism, which is to directly transfer Korean movies to a country.
You know, "Parasite" is a national treasure-level film in South Korea. It has won global awards and multiple Oscars.
Of course, the script that Lin Zuhui may write may not be as good as the screenwriter and director, but the subject matter is very clear, and the thoughts it brings to people are very clear.
Pan Cheng said with admiration: "The boss's idea is very correct. I will definitely keep it in mind. I will prepare carefully for each of these five movies."
Lin Zuhui nodded and said, "Don't feel any pressure. To put it bluntly, it's their job to choose the director and screenwriter!"
He doesn't believe that Hong Kong directors and screenwriters are idiots who can produce poor results just by following the outline.
Pan Cheng took the information and left with satisfaction. He would not ask who gave the script outline. It was no longer important because it had become the script outline of DreamWorks.
Soon, Zhao Zhenqiang walked into Lin Zuhui's office.
"boss"
"Well, come on!"
Zhao Zhenqiang looked at the information on Lin Zuhui's desk and felt a little excited. The boss had found good material again.
Of course, although the boss always gives him some good materials, the writer also deserves a lot of credit for ATV's PD. After all, what the boss gives him is really just an outline.
"These are the synopses of two TV series, "My Love from the Star" and "The Heirs." Take them and study them!"
"good!"
There is nothing to plagiarize from TV series, and Lin Zuhui will not want to participate in it in the future. But "My Love from the Star" had to be plagiarized, because "drinking beer and eating fried chicken" was too popular back then. As for "The Heirs", it is similar to
The theme of "Meteor Garden" is similar, but The Successors is obviously more in-depth. "Meteor Garden" is a pure idol drama.
"Here are three variety shows, namely "We Got Married", "I'm a Singer", and "Where's Dad?". You can prepare for it. You can take over the show later, or if there is a schedule, you can arrange it. There is no time limit.
Just arrange it for three years."
Including the first four variety shows, there are already 7 scheduled, followed by "Law of the Jungle", "Here Comes the Refrigerator", and "Running Man", which will be released in another three years.
The most important thing is of course Running Man, which is where Han Zong has the greatest influence.
Zhao Zhenqiang was already numb, wondering where his boss got so many manuscripts!
"I remember it clearly." In any case, he believed that what the boss values must be high-quality products, because the market has proven the problem.
"Well, be careful not to leak it. If you prepare it a year in advance, you can bring it out a year in advance so that no one will talk too much about it."
"no problem!"
After Zhao Zhenqiang left, Lin Zuhui showed a smile.
He used to think about taking it out slowly, but now he thinks it doesn't matter. He should take it out early so that new works will appear later.
And the copyright is always there, so why worry.
In fact, he watched a lot of variety shows in his previous life, but what he was given to Zhao Zhenqiang could only be described as an outline. After all, variety shows are one episode after another, and it mainly depends on the performance of the participating artists.
He could only give some directions and some notes on some classic games, but not much else.
However, Hong Kong's Hong Kong flow culture has become systematic, and success is a matter of course.