Regardless of whether it is voluntary or for other reasons, at this venue, only Huo Bao and others can stand up and act as peacemakers, diverting everyone's inner dissatisfaction and preventing all parties from holding on to the fifty hectares.
“Recently, because of the Fifty Hectares scandal, the development of many of our real estate companies has been affected. As a result, many people are dissatisfied and even think that the higher-ups are deliberately targeting everyone.
I would like to assure you that there is absolutely no intention from above to restrict or suppress everyone.
The reason why such a rule is formulated is mainly for future development. We have less land and more people here, and the land available for development is limited.
If there are no restrictions, I am afraid that the Bryan administration will be able to sell out in just a few years. By that time, not only will our real estate industry be at an end, but the entire economy will be in recession.
In the next ten years or so, the real estate industry in Xiangjiang will indeed be unfriendly to small and medium-sized real estate companies. I hope that everyone can consider the overall situation and actively expand overseas when they have the strength. If they are not sure, they can actively transform into other industries.
The reform and opening up in the north is continuing to advance, and the market is also expanding, fully capable of accommodating everyone's development.
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After Huo Yingdong spoke, the chartering king also spoke immediately. The meaning of his words was similar to that of Huo Yingdong. They all hoped that those present could put down some of their complaints and help attract investment to the north.
It's a pity that not many people here buy into it. Today is a meeting of the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce. These members present are engaged in real estate development, and it is obviously much easier to make money in this area than in manufacturing.
As for going global, it is not that easy. The real estate industry is no different than other industries. It is not just about having funds.
It is also unrealistic to enter the mainland market at present. There is no opportunity for commercial residential development, and they lack capital for joint venture development of building buildings.
"Mr. Li Jianhui, you are the leader of our Xiangjiang business community and the executive director of the Real Estate Construction Association. You have always worked hard to maintain the stable economic development of Xiangjiang.
The fifty-hectare limit has not only affected our real estate industry, but also all walks of life have been greatly affected, such as Jade Lion Group, Donghua Aluminum, Huaxin Technology Group, etc.
I also hope that you can speak out to safeguard the interests of our businesses in Hong Kong and the nearly seven million citizens of Hong Kong. Our economy in Hong Kong must not decline due to suppression by certain forces."
Li Jianhui glanced at the member who spoke out indifferently, knowing in his heart that this must be a pawn of a certain force.
"Since someone wants me to speak out, I will say a few words and live up to everyone's trust in me becoming the managing director of the Heung Kong Real Estate Chamber of Commerce.
This year has witnessed major changes in Hong Kong that have not been seen in a century. Some people are celebrating it, while others are confused about it.
I don’t know yet whether the fifty-hectare limit is a good thing or a bad thing. After all, this will need to be tested through development decades later.
We can't get involved in this. We declare that it is impossible to tear it up and start over again. Neither party is willing to do so.
What is left for us now is not to struggle with the fifty-hectare limit, which has no effect on us.
What is before everyone is to enable their own companies to survive. If there is no market and space for everyone to develop here, then everyone must bravely go out and make a career outside.
I have a little influence in many areas. If you are willing to go to those areas, I will also be willing to help if I can, and work with Xiangjiang Capital to develop and grow overseas.
If there are people who change careers, we at Tung Wah Club are also willing to cooperate with them. Whether it is becoming a link in our industrial chain, or whether the products are sold through our channels, there is no problem.
Despite the current turmoil and setbacks, I believe that with the joint efforts of nearly seven million citizens, our development will not only not decline, but will also get better and better in the future.
Perhaps our domestic GDP may not be too high in the future, but our overseas assets will rise rapidly.
It is not our ability to only make money of our own in the nest. It is our ability to make money from outsiders in overseas markets and take it back to promote internal consumption.
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Having said so much, I finally hope that everyone can put aside the negative influence in their hearts, face the current situation positively, and work together to promote our Hong Kong economy to a higher level."
I couldn't tell anyone present that Li Jianhui was working with Xini. As for seeking Li Jianhui's help, or becoming a link in the Tung Wah Association's industrial chain, that would mean being tied to the Tung Wah Association.
It's just that most of the business leaders in Hong Kong have already taken sides, so how can they easily change their positions now?
Moreover, they believed that Li Jianhui's words were just polite. The Tung Wah Association was the most united and close-knit, and they would not look down on or accept those who rebelled and defected.
"Mr. Li Jianhui's words are indeed a bit weak. We all have industries, and we should be very clear that corporate interests are won through competition.
You once said that Hong Kong will build a global financial center, a global trade and transportation center, an Asian film and television media center, an Asian multinational enterprise headquarters center, a high-tech industry R&D and manufacturing center, and an Asian consumer center city.
But now with this restriction, how can we realize this blueprint in Xiangjiang? Huaxin Circuit Printing Board Production Company closed down due to lack of industrial land.
Jade Lion Group Automotive Engine Company chose another location for its second production base due to industrial land use, and Donghua Aluminum also chose another location for its production base due to land use reasons.
Now is just the beginning. In the future, more and more companies will choose to leave. What will be left here by then?
Regions without industrial support are destined to fail to develop for long. Once we encounter a major crisis, it will be the beginning of our rapid decline.
There is no so-called vast ocean and sky when we take a step back. There is only an abyss behind us. If we don't dare to speak out this time, then what awaits us will only be a more harsh development environment.
The prosperity we have here now is the result of the efforts of several generations and hundreds of years. We cannot let it be destroyed in our own hands, let alone leave a mess to our next generation.
For certain forces that say one thing and do another, we must dare to stand up, fight and criticize, in order to safeguard the common interests of our nearly seven million citizens.
Because this does not only involve the real estate industry, but also involves all walks of life, I suggest that a special meeting of the Hong Kong Industrial and Commercial Association be held tomorrow afternoon so that representatives of all walks of life in Hong Kong can express their opinions.
Mr. Li Jianhui as the president of the association, Mr. Li Guobao, and Mr. Li Zhaoji as the vice presidents, I hope you can agree."
Although he knew that Shi Huaiya was preparing to make things big, Li Jianhui still agreed to hold a meeting of the Hong Kong Industrial and Commercial Association tomorrow.
First, Li Jianhui could not stop it. After all, Sze Huaiya was also the vice president. Together with the three managing directors of Keswick, Shen Bi, and Kadoorie, they were already qualified to propose convening a meeting. Without special reasons, the president could not refuse.
Secondly, Li Jianhui also wanted to see the attitude of the leaders of major companies, which would also be beneficial to the future development of the Tung Wah Association.