Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 554 Boss Hu indeed discovered a new problem
At this moment, Hu Jiangshan was in his office, drinking coffee and checking social media information on his computer.

Hu Jiangshan has been spending most of his time at the space launch site these past few days, staying there every night, and only occasionally returning to Hong Kong Island to rest.

Hu Jiangshan is extremely busy right now. Although he is not in charge of specific tasks, he still has to take care of some coordination work.

If Hu Jiangshan isn't here, he'll have to answer the phone frequently, asking the people here to explain the situation.

It's very difficult to make decisions if the boss isn't present, so Hu Jiangshan needs to be more proactive and can't always be a hands-off manager.

Hu Jiangshan has been closely monitoring public opinion on social media regarding the Tenglong Island space launch site, including both mainland China, Hong Kong, and overseas platforms.

Hu Jiangshan was well aware that space launches were not simple matters and often involved many factors.

After all, this involves launching rockets into the sky, which is a sensitive issue for many countries. Rockets and missiles can be converted into each other in certain situations.

Especially in places that are not very friendly to China, they will pay close attention to the actions taken here. If any misjudgment occurs, it could cause a lot of trouble.

Of course, Hu Jiangshan had already reported the launch to the China National Space Administration in advance, and the China National Space Administration would also release information about the rocket launch to relevant departments in advance, and would also give a briefing to the Blue Star Space Committee.

Everything is proceeding according to normal procedures, and there shouldn't be any problems unless something unexpected happens.

However, Hu Jiangshan was nervous, worried that something unexpected might happen, so he had to pay attention to changes in social media and public opinion in various places.

The sooner a problem is discovered, the sooner it can be resolved.

Hu Jiangshan first checked a blog on the mainland.

As we all know, Weibo is a very active social media platform, where there is usually a lot of positive and negative information, which sometimes even causes disputes and large-scale arguments, making it quite lively.

Hu Jiangshan specifically went to the technology section, which contains content related to aerospace.

To Hu Jiangshan's surprise, there were two messages about the Tenglong Island Space Launch Site on the first screen.

It seems there haven't been any major space-related news stories from mainland China recently, which is why the space launch from Hong Kong Island has attracted so much attention.

Hu Jiangshan scrolled down again and found that related topics kept appearing. Although some had low click rates, the topics were quite frequent, which indicated that there was already a certain amount of discussion.

For the first time ever, Hong Kong has actually started launching satellites.

Can you believe it? A Middle Eastern tycoon chose to launch his satellite from Hong Kong Island.

[Unveiling the origins of Hong Kong Island's space launch site: it turns out to be a privately owned commercial launch site]

Ah, I see. Hu Jiangshan understood.

The reason why the Tenglong Island space launch site has made a name for itself this time is mainly due to the influence of the Middle Eastern gentry.

The fact that Middle Eastern tycoons entrust the launch of their satellites to the Hong Kong Space Launch Site certainly attracts a lot of attention.

There are many space enthusiasts in China who have always believed that it is impossible for Hong Kong to launch space-related projects. This has become a stereotype. They didn't even know that there was a space launch site there. They never expected that Hong Kong would launch a satellite so suddenly. It is too sudden and will surprise many people.

Is the Middle Eastern tycoon's decision to hand over a satellite to the Hong Kong Space Launch Centre a blessing or a curse? What are the success rates?

The message had a good number of clicks and comments, so Hu Jiangshan clicked on it to see what the content was like.

I didn't expect this to be such a long blog post, and it's quite rich in content. The author seems to be no ordinary person, having obtained a lot of information.

The blogger actually knows that the so-called space launch site on Hong Kong Island is actually called the Teng Lung Island Space Launch Site.

It was even revealed that this space launch site is a commercial rocket launch facility operated by Jiangshan Group.

This is quite rare. Although there are occasional news reports about the Hong Kong Island Space Launch Site on mainland social media, very few people have actually investigated which company operates the space launch site and how it is operating.

Of course, this is also because the Tenglong Island Space Launch Site is not yet officially operational and its reputation is not well-known.

Moreover, compared to official space launch sites in mainland China, private commercial space launch sites are perceived as low-end and unappealing, failing to attract public interest, and even space enthusiasts are too lazy to dig up information about them.

However, Hu Jiangshan knew that things would gradually change in the next few years. With the development of China's commercial aerospace companies, private space launch sites would become increasingly important.

Returning to this blog post, the content is very detailed. In addition to the relatively accurate information about the Tenglong Island space launch site, even the background of the satellite in the Middle East has been revealed.

This Middle Eastern company, called Myne Technologies, is an UAE-based aerospace company that reportedly has official UAE support and substantial financial resources.

[It is said that Maintech originally planned to cooperate with SpaceX, but negotiations were suddenly suspended, and for various reasons, they changed their cooperation to Tenglong Island Space Launch Site.]

That's all the basic information in the blog post, but there are quite a few photos below the text, showing the Tenglong Island Space Launch Site from various angles.

This surprised Hu Jiangshan. Who exactly was this author? And why were there so many photos?
Could someone have gone to the island, or is there a mole on the island?
However, looking at each photo, they are mostly distant views, meaning they were taken in the waters outside Tenglong Island, giving them a sneaky feel.

It seems this blogger is quite influential, knowing that Tenglong Island is a restricted area and cannot be visited, so they took photos from the boat.

However, these photos may not have been taken by the blogger, but rather by someone else who took them and handed them to the blogger.

Whether it was bought or given away for free, who knows?

Seeing these photos, Hu Jiangshan felt like he was being spied on.

But this is quite normal. In his previous life, even the highest-level official facilities were often secretly photographed and spied on.

Their purposes vary; some are simply space enthusiasts, while others are malicious, deliberately collecting intelligence to sell to foreign organizations.

At the very end of this blog post, the blogger also posted a question and answer.

What is the success rate of this satellite launch? What are your thoughts?

This blog post already has hundreds of comments, making it a very popular topic of discussion in the aerospace-related field.

"Launching a satellite from Hong Kong Island? Are you out of your mind? Does Hong Kong Island even have the technology?"

"Didn't the higher-ups say that Hong Kong Island already has a space launch site? It's said that the facilities are quite advanced, and the equipment and instruments are very sophisticated."

“Hong Kong Island simply doesn’t have the environment for technological development, let alone aerospace technology. It’s too advanced for them. Don’t overestimate Hong Kong Island.”

"No need to ask, the success rate of this Middle Eastern satellite is definitely less than 50%. This time, the Middle Eastern guys have been tricked."

"Don't doubt the taste of the wealthy in the Middle East. Look at the photos. That rocket launcher is definitely not a cheap, mass-produced item. It looks very high-precision."

"I heard from friends in the aerospace system that the space launch site on Hong Kong Island is quite promising and could serve as a strong supplement to the mainland's official launch sites." "By the way, will the official television station report on this satellite launch? If they do, it would show that the government is providing strong support."

"[Smiling face] Ladies and gentlemen, let me give you another scoop. The rocket that carried the Middle Eastern satellite this time was built by a commercial aerospace company in mainland China. It's an experimental model rocket, so don't think it's one of those mature official rocket models. Whether it will succeed is really another matter."

"My God! Launching a satellite with an experimental rocket? One person actually dares to believe it, and the other actually dares to do it! If it succeeds, it'll be a miracle."

“I think since they dare to do this, it means they are confident. Middle Eastern men are not stupid; they are very shrewd, just richer.”

"I'm in the Guangzhou-Shenzhen area, which is close to Hong Kong Island. I'd like to go and see for myself. Does anyone know how to get there?"

"Don't even think about it. The launch site is on an island called Tenglong Island. There's a newly opened resort on it. Unless you can afford to stay for one night, you absolutely can't get to the island. By the way, a room costs over ten thousand yuan a night."

"My God! Tens of thousands of dollars for a night's stay! What kind of sucker would go there? What kind of island could there be? It's the middle of nowhere, why pay money to suffer!"

“Poverty limits your imagination. There are plenty of rich people. Take Sanguan City in the South China Sea, for example. During peak season, hotels can easily cost more than 10,000 yuan a night, and some even cost more than 100,000 yuan. And they are still fully booked.”

Hu Jiangshan then checked Hong Kong Island's social media. Compared to the mainland, things were much calmer on Hong Kong Island.

Apart from a few media outlets with official backing, other types of media have hardly reported on it, but the resorts on Tenglong Island have received a lot of exposure.

On Hong Kong Island, people are more interested in eating, drinking, and having fun, and don't seem to be very interested in aerospace technology.

However, Hu Jiangshan also noticed something: Tenglong Island Resort is very popular now, and wealthy people in Hong Kong are trying to book rooms.

The reason why the resort is so popular, with some even scrambling to book, is that many people want to check in during the rocket launch time and witness the spectacular launch live.

This has become quite a gimmick.

So, the fact that Hong Kong Island places more emphasis on combining entertainment with technology isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Tenglong Island, and even General Island, could develop more activities of this type in the future.

In this way, Jiangshan Group's business scope will be broader.

Hu Jiangshan suddenly realized that the French FBC interview team was still on the island. If they reported the rocket launch truthfully, then the Tenglong Island Space Launch Site would also gain some international recognition.

Maybe then we can really enter the overseas space launch market.

To be fair, building the space launch site on Hong Kong Island does have certain advantages, at least in terms of policy review, which is not as strict as on the mainland.

The National Space Administration and scientific departments will provide some flexibility and more lenient policies to facilitate easier communication with overseas clients.

With this in mind, Hu Jiangshan's confidence grew stronger. As long as this space launch was successful and the Middle East satellite was safely released into its designated orbit, there would be more orders in the future.

Just then, someone knocked on the door.

Hu Jianshan said, "Please come in."

Wu Na and the others opened the door and came in.

"Mr. Hu, is this a convenient time? May we talk to you for a few minutes?"

"No problem, please come in."

If you really say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be there.

Hu Jiangshan felt that this French beauty was quite easy to get along with. Not only was she beautiful and voluptuous, but her personality was also very comfortable and stress-free.

No wonder Wu Na is a top journalist for France's leading media outlet; she's truly talented. Her personal charm is exceptional, making it easy for her interviewees to feel close to her.

Wu Na said, "Mr. Hu, we heard that the Starry Sky Glory technical team has forwarded the latest test data to you. Have you seen it?"

Hu Jiangshan was taken aback: "Transferred it to me? Just now?"

Yes, just now.

Hu Jiangshan said, "Ah, I haven't checked my email yet. Please have a seat, everyone. I'll check my email now."

As he spoke, Hu Jiangshan operated the computer, opened his email, and sure enough, he received a new email.

There is also an attachment containing the latest test data.

With Hu Jiangshan's permission, Wu Na has already turned on the portable filming equipment and even placed the microphone on Hu Jiangshan's desk.

Hu Jiangshan downloaded the attachment and said as he read it, "The testing progress is faster than expected, which is a good thing. It means that the preparation work is going smoothly."

Wu Na first asked some trivial questions, until Hu Jiangshan went through the data and turned his attention to his face, then she began to ask some key questions.

"Mr. Hu, what information can be gleaned from this data?"

"There's a lot of information to see, basically the current state of the rocket and its performance indicators."

Do you think this rocket launch will be a complete success?

Hu Jiangshan smiled slightly and replied in fluent British English, "My dear Wu Na, I think you should know that there is no such thing as a 100% success rate in space launches, but after reviewing these test data, I am quite confident."

With that explanation, Hu Jiangshan turned his head and looked at the last few sets of data.

Suddenly, the smile on Hu Jiangshan's face froze.

Wu Na quickly asked, "Mr. Hu, what's wrong? Did you find something?"

Hu Jiangshan said, "I'm sorry, there are some minor issues that I need to address."

Wu Na nodded, letting Hu Jiangshan do as he pleased, but the filming didn't stop. It was a rare opportunity, and she wanted to record Hu Jiangshan's every move.

At this moment, Hu Jiangshan picked up his cell phone and made a call.

The other party picked up the call quickly.

Hu Jiangshan said, "Hey, Engineer Fang, do you have a moment? It would be best if you came to my office. I've found some problems with the data."

Wu Na's spirits lifted. It seemed she had made the right bet this time. Hu Jiangshan had indeed made a discovery, but she didn't know how serious the problem was.

(End of this chapter)