Hong Kong Movies: The Boss's Global Empire

This thing adds a lot to Lu Wendong's reputation.

Lu Wendong smiled and said, "When you have time, please come to the Peninsula Hotel for coffee, Your Excellency the Consul." "Of course, of course."

Derong licked his face and said, "Since Mr. Lu has spoken, I must shamelessly come to his door." Lu Wendong smiled.

The consul of a small country is just an employee.

It's just an average level.

“I have a lot of affection for Suriname.”

Lu Wendong said meaningfully: "One day, I hope to have a good chat with the Consul." "It's my honor, absolutely my honor."

Derong was overjoyed.

He came to Hong Kong with another mission, which was to attract investment. But,

Hong Kong people's favorite investment destinations are mainland China and Southeast Asia... Suriname?

That is to say, those who deal in gold may have exchanges with those over there.

At most, I could open a jewelry processing business.

This industry in Suriname has long been monopolized by people in Chinatown.

Derong’s investment promotion in Hong Kong Island was in vain.

Just as Juan was overjoyed when he heard that Lu Wendong was going to invest in the Dominican Republic, Derong was basically the same.

He excitedly held Lu Wendong's right hand tightly: "Dear Lu, tomorrow, do you think tomorrow is okay?" "The day after tomorrow, the day after tomorrow is also okay..."

Lu Wendong smiled and patted the back of Derong's hand: "I've been busy recently. When I'm free, I'll send someone to pick up His Excellency the Consul." "Okay, okay, I'll wait and see."

Derong was so happy as if he had won a lottery, and he turned around and left after expressing his gratitude profusely.

"BOSS."

Ma Shimin finally got rid of Li Huanggua's harassment.

He quickly approached Lu Wendong and asked, "Was that the consul from Suriname?" "Yes."

Lu Wendong remembered that Ma Shimin had come from a French mercenary corps and thought he must have been to French Guiana to carry out a mission.

Then he asked, "Have you been there?"

Ma Shimin nodded. "I once went to Guyana on a mission, and at that time I went to Suriname." "Suriname is still under the rule of a military government, and the political environment is not very good."

Since the political environment is not good,

The business environment is certainly not any better.

No foreign capital is willing to invest in a politically unstable place.

Because no one knows whether the contract signed by the previous chief officer will be valid in the hands of the next chief officer. Lu Wendong hummed,

He didn't reveal much on this aspect.

Instead, he asked, "Is Old Li poaching again?"

Lu Wendong naturally saw the scene of Li Huanggua talking to Ma Shimin. Ma Shimin shook his head: "I don't really like his style."

"Old Li likes to plan before he acts."

In fact, Li Huanggua is taking the path of collusion between government and business, or a disguised revolving door.

After acquiring Hutchison Whampoa, this guy

He won over many members of parliament and foreigners,

and grant these people non-executive director status,

Just like the positions Lu Wendong gave to Huang Shitong, Xia Zhixian and others.

Since these people have openly taken Li Huanggua's money, they naturally have to do something.

And what they did was insider trading. Because of this,

Li Huanggua often knows about the government's internal plans and actions in advance... This is actually unavoidable.

Since I entered the real estate industry,

Naturally, we have to have good relations with the government.

if not,

The government said to go east.

Do we have to develop westward?

Lu Wendong said casually, "Boss Ma, I heard that you once served in the French mercenary corps for a period of time?"

The main purpose of this army group was to protect France's overseas colonies. Its members were mainly foreigners.

However, citizens of the country can still join as (paperwork) foreigners. Foreigners can apply for French nationality after five years of service and can obtain nationality after being confirmed to have been sufficiently assimilated.

Those who are unwilling to give up their original nationality,

After the contract ends, you can also obtain French residency.

The French mercenary corps is always able to recruit new blood. "Yes."

Ma Shimin couldn't help but raise his chest.

He said proudly: "That was a time worth remembering for me, a life full of honor."

"GOOD!"

Lu Wendong praised: "No wonder I think Mr. Ma has a will of steel." "In that case, I have a favor to ask of you, Mr. Ma."

Lu Wendong said, "I manage a security company that is currently receiving training from the original Universal Training School." "However, there are still some problems with the course connection."

"I hope Mr. Ma can help recruit some professional instructors."

The French mercenary corps has always been trained as a regular army, and its combat effectiveness is quite strong.

Lu Wendong has decided to build a military chain around the Caribbean Sea along the Dominican Republic.

Naturally, we hope that more professionals will join in. "No problem."

Ma Shimin didn't expect that Lu Wendong was actually interested in military matters, and even opened a corresponding security company.

He immediately said excitedly, "I will definitely help the boss select the best soldiers and generals to come over." Lu Wendong laughed and said, "You can select them, but you can't delay Wheelock's work."

He sighed, "Wheelock is an international multinational company. I hope it will continue to grow in your hands." Ma Shimin said without hesitation, "Sir, Wheelock will definitely achieve greater success."

He suddenly whispered, "Sir, I wonder if you are interested in Hong Kong Electric?" In the past, when the foreigners ruled Hong Kong, they implemented the policy of using the Chinese to control the Chinese.

For example, by recruiting local elite Chinese to work as compradors in major foreign companies, and then letting these compradors deal with the Chinese.

Times change,

Using Chinese to control Chinese gradually turned into using foreigners to control foreigners.

For example, why did Lu Wendong want to recruit Ma Shimin to join Wheelock to take charge of specific affairs? On the one hand, it was because Ma Shimin had done everything,

Is a comprehensive talent,

Most suitable to manage a large-scale integrated group like Wheelock.

Of course it was because of Ma Shimin's good relationship with foreigners.

Just like Wei Li who used to fight with Lu Wendong in Chinese Estates,

Its relationship with various foreign companies is very good.

He is also extremely familiar with the situation of various foreign companies! Ma Shimin is also such a person!

As for Hong Kong Electric mentioned by Ma Shimin,

Its full name is Hong Kong Island Electric Company Limited.

It started supplying electric lights to Hong Kong Island on December 1, 1890. As it holds a monopoly issued by the Hong Kong government,

No competition,

In addition, Hong Kong Island is densely populated and economically developed, and HK Electric, which holds the franchise, has made a lot of money!

HK Electric has always been one of the top ten British listed companies in Hong Kong! There are many companies eyeing this piece of fat.

At the end of 1981,

Unable to contain their frustration, Hong Kong Land Development spent HK$31 billion to acquire a 34.6% stake in Hong Kong Electric. So, what is the current situation of Hong Kong Electric?

It has nine wholly-owned subsidiaries including Fortress and Jiayun and five joint ventures including International City. Its businesses include electricity, real estate, engineering, industry, trade, retail, insurance and other aspects.

Profits for the year exceeded HK$12.8 billion! It's a golden goose among the egg-laying chickens! Just to say one thing,

Among these companies under Lu Wendong's name,

If we only consider profitability,

No one can compare to HK Electric! As for stability?

Don't even think about comparing with Hong Kong Electric.

What they sell is electricity, which is a necessity!

When had he ever seen a power company lose money? Lu Wendong suddenly thought of China Power!

There are two power companies in Hong Kong: Hong Kong Electric, located on Hong Kong Island,

Kowloon Light (CLP) in Kowloon, New Territories.

Both power companies are among the top ten British listed companies in Hong Kong.

And the market capitalization is not low. "HK Electric?"

"That's right!"

Ma Shimin stretched out his hand,

Then he took Lu Wendong to a corner and said, "Jindi's previous overseas investments have suffered losses."

"After withdrawing its capital and returning to Hong Kong, it borrowed heavily from numerous banking conglomerates to consolidate its presence, accumulating debts totaling 160 billion!" "This coincided with the complete collapse of the Hong Kong real estate market, causing Hong Kong's profits to decline. I heard its losses this year have reached 12 billion!"

Why should we use foreign things to counter foreign things?

Because many company secrets are not disclosed to the public, or in other words,

The figures announced by the company have been beautified with the help of professional accounting firms.

Only insiders know the core data!

Lu Wendong nodded slightly.

He felt that Hongkong Land deserved it, really,

You deserve it!

Hongkong Land was founded by Paul Chater.

This man also founded a series of companies including Hong Kong Electric that influenced the business landscape of Hong Kong.

Chater persuaded the Hong Kong government to carry out new reclamation projects in Victoria Harbour in Central and build a new waterfront promenade along the harbor.

This reclaimed land provided a building site of approximately 250 ft in width and 65 acres in area, and the newly built seafront promenade became Chater Road in the future.

This reclaimed land has since become the core part of Central.

It is also the area between Des Voeux Road Central and Connaught Road Central (including Queen's Square and Chater Road).

The land has acquired most of the core areas in the Central District.

Hongkong Land thus became the land king in Hong Kong!

Because Central District is the CBD and financial heart of Hong Kong and Kowloon,

Landmark is also very cunning.

All the properties it develops in the Central District are rented out by itself.

If Jardine Matheson didn't mess around,

Just based on the properties it owns, it can dominate Hong Kong! Lu Wendong calculated,

The value of the properties held by Hong Kong Land is no less than tens of billions, and the value is increasing every year!

As for its rental income, it is higher than HK Electric!

To be honest,

The properties owned by Swire Properties are the real golden goose that lays eggs. In addition, it also holds a considerable amount of land in the central district, which is really enviable.

But the company, Hong Kong Land, is afraid of the sickle party...

Its parent company, Jardine Matheson, is also afraid of the sickle party... In order to save the group,

The two companies began to invest heavily overseas... Unfortunately,

They mistook the opportunities of the times for their own capabilities, and ignored the political environment and needs of other countries. All their investments failed!

Lu Wendong read the report.

The company that claimed to have existed before Hong Kong Island, Jardine Matheson, saw its profits plummet 80% this year!

The reason is that all its external investments have failed.

If the parent company is in such a bad situation, then Hutchison Whampoa must be in even worse shape.

Ma Shimin said slowly, "According to my friend's calculations, the interest owed by the Land Development to the bank alone is equivalent to losing one building every year." "It can no longer repay the bank loans."

Lu Wendong inadvertently looked into the distance, where Li Huanggua was standing.

If Ma Shimin followed Li Huanggua,

This news is naturally a good thing for him.