Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 623: Electromagnetic catapult launcher design drawings revealed, leaving all experts stunned!
At this moment, a collective gasp filled the conference room. Almost all the experts involuntarily craned their necks and leaned forward, trying to get a better look. Some even let out low exclamations of admiration and amazement.

"My God! Is this... is this the overall structural design drawing of the electromagnetic catapult launcher?"

"They've even produced such detailed design drawings! The efficiency and the level of completion are amazing!"

"Wait a minute, if they've already reached this stage with the design drawings, does that mean they've already made the experimental model?"

"Look! The overall structure of this launch pad, the connection methods of each component, and the stress analysis are all clearly marked! This is obviously the result of multiple rounds of simulation verification and optimization!"

"Wait a minute, look at this overall structure, doesn't it look like a super giant, complex roller coaster track?"

"Hey! You know what, looking at it this way, they do look somewhat alike!"

"My goodness, I never expected the final design to turn out like this. Does this... does this even look plausible?"

"Judging from the design drawings alone, I feel that the structure is reasonable and the mechanical analysis is also very thorough. If we can actually build the actual object according to this design, it might really be feasible!"

After the experts present had finally examined the structural diagram of the electromagnetic catapult launcher repeatedly and gained a basic understanding of it, an unusual silence fell over the conference room. Almost everyone's face revealed a degree of conviction, even a hint of admiration. All previous doubts, disdain, and indifference seemed utterly powerless in the face of this incredibly solid technological achievement.

At this moment, Speaker Hua Junfeng, who had not been involved in the discussion much, felt that the time was ripe, so he cleared his throat and spoke.

His voice, calm yet powerful, broke the silence of the room.

"Everyone, you've all worked hard watching this for so long. Let's take a break and, while the iron is hot, share our initial thoughts and opinions, shall we?"

It was as if everyone had been pulled back to reality from the sea of ​​technology, and they all came to their senses and adjusted their posture.

Hua Junfeng's gaze swept across the room as he asked, "Everyone here is an authority in their respective fields. After reviewing most of this technical document, I wonder if anyone has changed their initial thoughts? Or perhaps they have a new assessment of the feasibility of this technology?"

The group looked at each other, unsure of how to respond.

To be honest, I feel a little embarrassed at this moment.

Just hours earlier, many people had arbitrarily concluded that this technical document was at best kindergarten level and not worth the time of top experts like themselves to take a serious look.

But reality gave them a resounding slap in the face.

The technical depth, logical rigor, and forward-thinking nature of the document far exceeded their wildest imaginations, even deeply impressing these well-informed individuals.

After a moment of silence, Dr. Lu Anlei broke the deadlock first, saying calmly but firmly, "Speaker Hua, I believe this technical document is of very high value, and its significance may far exceed our previous estimates."

Hua Junfeng looked at her and pressed, "Dr. Lu, do you mean you believe that the design of this electromagnetic catapult launcher has the potential to be actually implemented?"

Lu Anlei nodded and answered seriously, "Yes, that's what I think. Although we haven't finished reading the entire document yet, based on the theoretical foundation, technical path, and this detailed structural design diagram, I can basically conclude that the design team that proposed this solution is extremely serious and rigorous, and has definitely undergone very strict and repeated technical verification. It's even possible that they have conducted a considerable amount of simulation experiments."

"Therefore, I believe that this project has a real possibility of being implemented. Of course, as for the probability of ultimate success, it is limited by many factors such as the current level of engineering technology and materials, and I cannot give a precise quantitative judgment at present."

Hua Junfeng nodded seriously, indicating that he understood her meaning, and then turned his gaze to the others: "So, what are your opinions, everyone? Please feel free to speak your mind."

Next, several other experts spoke, and their opinions were mostly similar to Lu Anlei's. They generally recognized the seriousness and potential value of the technical solution and believed that it was worth studying in depth and supporting.

Of course, a few experts raised some questions about certain technical details in the document, but these questions have weakened considerably compared to before, and the tone of the people raising them was not very certain, rather suggesting that it was a possibility that needed further exploration.

Hua Junfeng listened quietly to everyone's remarks and had already made a clear decision in his mind.

Since Hu Jiangshan's side has demonstrated such strong technical confidence and presented such solid, detailed, and astonishing technical solutions as support,

Therefore, both morally and logically, it seems that he should be given the corresponding trust and enough room to maneuver, so that he can boldly try.

Since Hu Jiangshan's core demand is to apply for land reclamation in order to expand the space launch site on Tenglong Island and have enough space to actually build the electromagnetic catapult launcher, from the perspective of the Hong Kong government, Speaker Hua Junfeng really can't find any justifiable reason to refuse to provide him with the necessary support.

Hua Junfeng quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

If Hu Jiangshan's grand plan can ultimately be successfully implemented, the benefits to Hong Kong Island will be immeasurable.

Hong Kong Island will no longer be just an international financial center and trade hub, but will also become one of the most prominent aerospace destinations in the entire world.

At that time, not only will experts and scholars from the aerospace industry flock here, but top talents and institutions from many cutting-edge fields such as physics, high-end mechanical manufacturing, precision electronic control, and new materials research and development will also be attracted, hoping to explore the matter and even seek cooperation opportunities.

The media attention garnered by a groundbreaking and high-profile event like the successful construction of the world's first electromagnetic catapult space launch pad by a private company is bound to be unprecedented.

Not only local media in Hong Kong, but also major media organizations in mainland China, and even influential technology and financial media across the globe, will certainly dedicate significant space to continuous reporting and in-depth analysis.

This global exposure and enhanced positive image is undoubtedly a huge intangible asset for the long-term development of Hong Kong Island.

If it really comes true, Hua Junfeng feels that even if it's just a dream, he'll probably wake up laughing.

Of course, Hua Junfeng knew that even if he personally was willing and worked hard to endorse Hu Jiangshan and push for this matter, it did not mean that Hu Jiangshan's formal application for land reclamation to the relevant departments of the Hong Kong government would necessarily be approved smoothly.

After all, this involves a series of extremely complex and stringent administrative approval processes, including sea area use, environmental impact assessment, engineering safety, and land planning, requiring joint review by multiple departments. However, as long as Hu Jiangshan's side can clearly and logically explain the necessity and feasibility of land reclamation, as well as the detailed environmental protection measures and safety plans, just as they did today in presenting the technical solutions, then the project's chances of ultimately being approved are relatively high.

Inside the conference room, after the experts had a cup of coffee to refresh themselves during a short break, their desire to uncover the truth only intensified, reaching almost its peak.

They couldn't wait for Ding Jiani to turn the page again, wanting to read through all the remaining core content of the technical document in one go and satisfy their curiosity and doubts.

Just then, Dr. Lu Anlei, who had been lost in thought, suddenly raised her head, looked at Hua Junfeng in the main seat, and made a request in a sincere tone: "Speaker Hua, I have a request."

Hua Junfeng responded gently, "Dr. Lu, please don't be so polite, please speak."

Lu Anlei stated clearly, "After a preliminary review of this technical proposal, I have developed a strong interest in the technical team behind it and the actual engineering environment. I would like to request permission to personally visit the space launch site on Tenglong Island for an on-site inspection. I wonder if this request will be approved?"

Upon hearing this, Hua Junfeng immediately replied, "This request is easy to make and completely reasonable. Tenglong Island and its space launch site are indeed currently restricted areas, belonging to the private property and core facilities of Jiangshan Group. Under normal circumstances, it is not possible to go to the island without the explicit permission of their group. However, I can formally issue a coordination letter to Jiangshan Group in the name of the Speaker's Office of the Hong Kong Government to help you apply for permission to visit the island."

Upon hearing that Hua Junfeng agreed so readily and had channels to help coordinate, the others were also tempted and immediately followed suit, making their own requests:

"Speaker Hua, please also help us apply for a permit!"

"Yes, we really want to go and see it for ourselves!"

Although the attendees were all senior experts and scholars in aerospace, physics, mechanical and electronic fields, it was quite interesting that most of them had never actually visited the Hong Kong Space Launch Site, which was located so close to them.

On the one hand, their usual research and teaching tasks are indeed very heavy, and their schedules are full, making it difficult for them to take a whole block of time to go to an outlying island for a seemingly "unnecessary" visit.

On the other hand, many of them had previously harbored doubts or even disdain for the space launch site that suddenly appeared on Hong Kong Island, generally feeling that it might be another flashy but impractical gimmick project created by capital hype.

Or it could simply be a scheme designed to defraud government subsidies or private investment, with no real technological content, and not worth the special attention of these top experts.

However, the detailed plan for the electromagnetic catapult launcher that they saw today completely overturned their previous stereotypes.

The technical depth, logical rigor, and mature engineering thinking demonstrated in this document made them clearly realize that the creative team behind it was of a very high level and could not possibly have produced such a work by a makeshift team.

This was likely accomplished by a highly experienced and well-structured research team, and most likely led by one or more top-tier scientists.

With such a powerful research team supporting it, the space launch site on Hong Kong Island is probably not as simple as they originally imagined. There may be something inside, or even some unknown technological highlights.

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, it would be a real shame not to go and see for yourself and learn more about it; it would be like entering a treasure mountain and leaving empty-handed.

Despite giving high praise to the technical solution itself, most of the experts and scholars present remained cautious and rational.

They still don't believe that this seemingly incredibly complex electromagnetic catapult launcher can actually be built in the near future.

Although the theoretical derivation and scheme design seem to be logically consistent and without any obvious flaws, the actual implementation of any grand project requires overcoming countless specific and minor engineering and technical difficulties.

For example, with the current level of materials science, is it possible to develop new composite materials that can withstand the extreme mechanical and thermal loads generated during electromagnetic catapult launch?

For those special parts, high-precision instruments and equipment that require custom research and development, can their processing technology and reliability really meet the design requirements?

All of this is fraught with uncertainty and is completely unpredictable.

Based on their past experience in participating in major scientific research projects, it is generally true that transforming even the most perfect technical solution and design drawings into a stable and operational physical equipment often requires a long and tortuous process.

It could take anywhere from a dozen years to several decades to develop, iterate, test, and improve the technology, a process fraught with uncertainty and challenges.

Meanwhile, in the central area of ​​Hong Kong Island, at the headquarters building of Cheung Ho Group.

As is widely known, Cheung Ho Group is one of the core businesses of the renowned Li family in Hong Kong.

The Li family of Hong Kong Island is a powerful and influential family in the Asia-Pacific region.

Within the entire Chinese business community across the entire planet Earth, they are among the top figures, possessing unfathomable strength.

The Li family of Hong Kong Island possesses far more than just astonishing wealth.

Their network of connections in both political and business circles is intricate and far-reaching, extending into a wide range of industries and sectors, with a solid foundation.

As the most important core enterprise platform of the Li family, the headquarters of Changhe Group is naturally built to be extremely luxurious and grand, and it occupies a prime location in the prime area of ​​Hong Kong Island.

The building is just a few kilometers away from the famous Victoria Harbour.

On a clear day, standing on the top floor of the building, you can almost take in the magnificent panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.

Especially at night when the lights come on, overlooking the dazzling night view of Victoria Harbour from the upper floors of the building is a top-notch experience, and it is also known as one of the best viewpoints on Hong Kong Island.

In a spacious, modernly decorated, and luxurious office on a high floor of the Cheung Kong Group building, Li Changxi sat alone behind a large desk.

(End of this chapter)