Return to 1958 and build a century-old giant

Chapter 365: Wanwan Investment Progress and Four Seasons Hotel Opening (asking for monthly tickets)
"Okay." Zheng Yuhua agreed and said, "In fact, the price in Taiwan is indeed much cheaper than that in Japan. As long as the quality is good, we will have another choice in the future."

Yang Wendong asked curiously, "Aren't the parts of the Wanwan Shipyard imported from Japan? How can the price of the whole ship be cheaper? It can't be done manually, right?"

Zheng Yuhua said: "The wage gap is indeed not enough. The main reason is that the Taiwan government has provided heavy subsidies. First of all, the shipbuilding industry is basically tax-free. Secondly, the government will also subsidize imported parts, so this advantage is particularly great."

"The Taiwanese government is really determined to support the shipbuilding industry." Yang Wendong nodded and said.

Zheng Yuhua said: "Yes, a shipbuilding industry can drive the development of so many industries. It is said that there are millions of people working in the shipbuilding industry in Japan now."

"It's a pity that Hong Kong can't build ships, otherwise I would have to find a way to build a shipyard." Yang Wendong smiled and said, "Let's not worry about the things behind these shipbuilding. As long as Taiwan's ships are of good quality and low price, that's enough."

"Okay." Zheng Yuhua agreed.

In the afternoon, after returning to Changxing Building, Yang Wendong called Wei Zetao and asked, "Changxing Industry, has the industrial investment in Taiwan been roughly finalized?"

Wei Zetao replied: "We are still negotiating with the Taiwanese government. The initial plan is to build a large plastic production center with an annual output of one million trolley cases, three million spin mops, and 300 million different types of hooks. The planned area is 2 feet (60 square meters) and the location is also in a suburb of Taipei."

"Did you propose the 60 square feet area, or did they give it to you?" Yang Wendong asked.

Wei Zetao said: "My initial request was a million square feet, but there is no such large space in the suburbs near Wanwan. They suggested that we either go a little further out to get a larger area, or we have to get a smaller one."

Yang Wendong asked again: "Is it true that they don't have it, or are they unwilling to give it to you?"

"Of course there is. The Taiwanese government probably also has to consider other development plans or other industrial investments, so it is not willing to give us such a large area in the suburbs of Taipei." Wei Zetao replied.

"Well, it seems that everyone is not stupid," Yang Wendong smiled and said, "Then how do you plan to digest this production capacity into our sales system after it is produced?"

Wei Zetao said: "Considering that Taiwan, Japan and the United States have mutually beneficial trade, I plan to export the factories in Taiwan to meet the needs of Japan and the United States, so we can continue to expand in the future;
The factories in Hong Kong are mainly responsible for other countries, such as Europe, Southeast Asia, South America, the Commonwealth, etc. ”

"Yes, sure. We also need to build another production base." Yang Wendong nodded.

Although we also want to create more jobs in Hong Kong, we cannot just focus on Hong Kong. There are only about one million workers of working age in Hong Kong. It would not be a good thing if we took up too many of them. This would make it easier for our group to be deeply tied to one place.

Moreover, the global electronics market is about to explode in the future, and I am a time traveler who knows the future. Even if I only get a small part of the electronics market, I am afraid that these workers in Hong Kong may not be able to meet my needs.

It can only be said that regions with small populations have limited potential for industrial development.

Wei Zetao added: "There is also the issue of sticky notes. There is a lot of controversy within the company about whether to transfer some of the production capacity to Taiwan. From a cost perspective, there is a paper mill in Taiwan, which can save some costs.
But sticky notes don’t require a lot of paper, and the transportation cost is not a big factor, so some people insist on keeping this industry in Hong Kong.”

"Let's keep this in Hong Kong." Yang Wendong thought for a while and said, "The profit margin of post-it notes is very high, so we don't care about this cost. Besides, Hong Kong is quite experienced here, so there's no need to bother.

In Taiwan, you can just focus on developing normal office paper, paper box packaging, toilet paper or facial tissue production. If these are developed, the scale will be much larger than sticky notes. "

Although Post-it Notes are sold all over the world, their characteristics make it impossible to compare them with other papers. Just the common toilet paper alone is estimated to have a greater demand for raw materials or the number of jobs it creates if it can conquer the market in some parts of Asia than Post-it Notes.

Of course, in terms of profit, it is nothing compared to sticky notes.
"Okay, then the production of sticky notes will continue in Hong Kong from now on." Wei Zetao also understood what his boss meant.

Yang Wendong added: “The first phase of the investment plan in Taiwan will be determined based on your amount, and the subsequent actions will be determined based on global market demand;

However, it is better to have a larger piece of land. Changxing Shipping may purchase two 5-ton tankers in Taiwan. This will be a good bargaining chip. You can cooperate with Zheng Yuhua and negotiate with Taiwan on this matter. You can get as much benefit as you can. In these two matters, we are giving them benefits anyway."

Although investment is mutual, it also depends on the nature of the factory. If the products are sold locally, the government may not pay attention to you. But if all of them are exported, you will definitely be a guest of honor of any government.

The same goes for shipbuilding orders, which can bring a large number of jobs to the local area. In particular, this is Taiwan's first large oil tanker. This is also an opportunity for the Taiwanese shipyard to enter this market. Once the ship is built and there is no problem in using it, other shipping companies may follow suit.

Since so many benefits have been given, he naturally has to give something in return, and that reward is a large area of ​​land in the future. There is nothing else that can interest Yang Wendong.

"Okay." Wei Zetao said happily, "If that's the case, maybe we can get some better tax policies."

"Yes," Yang Wendong nodded: "Then we should reach this cooperation as soon as possible. I need the factory in Taiwan to start production as soon as possible."

Another reason for investing in Taiwan is that in 66 and 67, there will be an immigration wave in Hong Kong. Ordinary people naturally cannot leave, but middle and senior management can. This means that their own industries in Hong Kong may also be impacted.

Therefore, he also needs to make preparations early, and not place some of the future production capacity in Hong Kong, but to build industrial chains in other places. Taiwan itself has Formosa Plastics, which is actually more suitable for producing plastic terminal products. After 68 years, when Hong Kong returns to normal, he can also focus on developing the electronics industry, allowing Hong Kong's industry to transform and upgrade, and gradually move the eliminated low-end production capacity to Taiwan or Singapore, where labor costs are lower. This will also be the place where he will focus on layout in the future.

Of course, if it is just pure production, many of Changxing Industrial’s designs, R&D, etc. will still remain in Hong Kong.

"I understand. I will settle this matter as soon as possible." Wei Zetao agreed.

Although we have now entered the electronics industry, it is just the conventional home appliance industry. It is still quite difficult to compete with overseas giants. We can only stabilize ourselves first.

In about ten years, industries such as electronic games, computers, and electronic watches will emerge. These are all full of creativity. By that time, it will be the second spring of my career, and it will also be an opportunity for Hong Kong's future transformation.

Time quickly came to November 11rd. On this day, there was a major event. The Four Seasons Hotel, which had been under construction for nearly two years, had finally completed all the decoration and officially opened today.

Yang Wendong rushed to Queen's Road early in the morning, before it was fully light. Looking at the 30-story hotel in front of him, his heart was filled with joy.

Although he already has many buildings in Central, this is the first super building invested and built by him. Its height is also the highest in Hong Kong today.

"Mr. Yang." Architect Bei Jinming also came here and said with a smile, "What do you think?"

"Very good, it looks very impressive from the outside." Yang Wendong praised.

Bei Jinming laughed and said, "Haha, it's indeed impressive from the outside, but it's even more luxurious inside. Yang Sheng, why don't you go in and take a look? I'll introduce it to you."

"Okay." Yang Wendong nodded.

Then they looked around the building together. Half an hour later, Yang Wendong said, "It's really luxurious inside. I want to live here."

"Mr. Yang, you are the boss, so you can stay here anytime you want." Bei Jinming smiled and said, "The decoration here is a combination of the best of many overseas and Chinese cultures. We thought about it for a long time before deciding on it, so it took us a lot of time to decorate it."

"It's okay. Just spend more time and do it well." Yang Wendong said with a smile, "The most important thing for this hotel is the decoration."

Unlike traditional office buildings, the decoration of a five-star hotel is particularly important. In addition, it is necessary to consider a large number of internal employee needs, business needs and other factors. The infrastructure requirements are much higher than normal office buildings.

So even if the two buildings are of the same size and height, the hotel will definitely take much longer to complete than the office building, as the design alone is much more complicated.

"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Yang." Bei Jinming added, "If Mr. Yang has another hotel, I will definitely be faster next time after gaining experience."

Yang Wendong thought for a moment and said, "The next hotel? Maybe it won't be in Hong Kong."

Since I have entered the hotel industry, I will naturally not just build one building. I will definitely find a way to create a brand. However, the local market potential of Hong Kong is limited. Even if there is room for a second Four Seasons hotel, it will not be now.

Simply entering overseas markets involves relatively high risks, and whether one builds their own business or cooperates with overseas local financial groups, one still needs to make long-term plans.

"Okay, I understand," Bei Jinming said with a smile.

Soon, it was 9 o'clock in the morning and the Four Seasons Hotel officially opened for business.

As an external commercial organization, the opening of the Four Seasons Hotel was naturally grand and most of the media in Hong Kong were invited to attend, as well as professional dragon and lion dance teams.

Many well-known figures from Hong Kong's business community also came.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Huo, Mr. Zheng." Yang Wendong also greeted everyone one by one.

"Congratulations, Mr. Yang." Many people gave him enough face and came to celebrate happily.

Many reporters were also filming this scene. These people were enough to make the headlines.

"Mr. Yang, William, the Assistant Governor of Hong Kong, is here," a secretary said in Yang Wendong's ear.

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