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"Next, we will move to the question-and-answer session. Please raise your hands. As long as the questions are relevant, we will do our best to answer them." David announced at the right time.

Before he finished speaking, reporters couldn't wait to raise their hands, and the scene was lively.

Although there were many reporters present, the opportunities to ask questions were limited, and only a few were destined to receive this honor.

"First, please ask questions from the reporter from Oriental Daily." David cleverly chose to open with a reporter from Oriental Daily. After all, this is the media under their boss.

The reporter from Oriental Daily stood up, feeling accustomed to being asked the first questions. After all, the Lin Haoran in front of them was also their boss.

"Hello, Mr. Lin! I am a reporter from Oriental Daily. First of all, congratulations to Hong Kong Land Group for its successful acquisition of Hong Kong Telephone Company. This is undoubtedly a major event in Hong Kong's business community in recent times.

As the boss behind the Hong Kong Land Group, Mr. Lin, what is your personal opinion on this acquisition? In the future, what specific development plans does the Hong Kong Land Group have for Hong Kong Telephone Company? "The reporter asked Lin Haoran directly.

After all, here, whether it is David or Ma Shimin, they are just professional managers, that is, workers, and Lin Haoran is the real boss.

Instead of interviewing a professional manager, it is better to ask the boss directly.

Lin Haoran nodded slightly. He naturally would not refuse the question from his own media company. Besides, this question did not embarrass him. It was just a very ordinary and normal question.

“Thank you for your question, and thank you Oriental Daily for your continued attention and coverage of the society. This acquisition is an important step in the strategic map for our Hong Kong Land Group.

As a leader in Hong Kong's communications industry, Hong Kong Telephone Company's fixed-line network coverage, technical strength and service quality are recognized by the industry. We value not only its current value, but also its future development potential.

As for development plans, we will uphold the principles of openness and innovation, continue to strengthen the network construction of Hong Kong Telephone Company, improve service quality, and explore new technologies, such as mobile phone technology, to provide users with more diversified and convenient communication services.

Here, I would like to share with you an exciting piece of good news. During my visit to the United States, I had the honor of reaching a landmark agreement with Motorola, a global communications giant.

We plan to work with Motorola to explore and work to shape Hong Kong into the world's first city to commercialize mobile communications.

Imagine that in the near future, landline phones will no longer be the only way to communicate. People will be able to easily answer and make calls no matter where they are, which will undoubtedly bring unprecedented convenience and efficiency to our lives and work.

The realization of this vision will mark a major leap forward for Hong Kong in the field of communications technology and will also set a new benchmark for the development of global mobile communications.

This is also one of the biggest reasons why I want to acquire Hong Kong Telephone Company. In the future, I will let Hong Kong Telephone Company represent me to cooperate with Motorola, the communications giant.

At the same time, we are also actively considering how to deepen the synergy between Hong Kong Telephone Company and other business units of the Hong Kong Land Group through resource integration.

We believe that through cross-domain strategic synergy, we can not only promote the rapid development of Hong Kong Telephone Company in the field of mobile communications, but also inject new vitality and momentum into the sustained growth of Hong Kong Land Group’s overall business.”

In this response, Lin Haoran directly disclosed the details of the cooperation with Motorola, which undoubtedly brought good news to Hong Kong.

The cooperation with Motorola cannot be concealed. After all, this kind of cooperation is a big deal.

Since it can't be concealed, it's better to make it public.

Although mobile phones may initially serve mainly those with better economic conditions, this wave of change is ultimately positive for Hong Kong.

Even people with limited economic conditions can see hope and future possibilities in it.

Lin Haoran's answer not only showed his purpose of acquiring the Hong Kong Telephone Company, but also directly announced a piece of great news, which immediately won applause from the reporters present.

Although mobile phones have not yet achieved commercial popularity worldwide, their concept has long been known to most people.

From the release of the world's first mobile phone by Motorola in 1973 to the subsequent successful development of cellular mobile communication networks, these milestone events have created huge waves around the world.

Hong Kong, as an international metropolis and one of the world's three largest financial centers, is naturally at the forefront of the information trend.

No matter how important the technological news is, it can be posted on major media platforms in Hong Kong at the first time, bringing the latest technological developments to the residents of this city. Moreover, the people present are all from the media industry, so they understand it better.

Therefore, when Lin Haoran announced his cooperation plan with Motorola, it immediately caused a huge sensation on the scene.

Is Hong Kong about to become the first city in the world to commercialize mobile phones?

This news was like a bombshell, making the reporters present very excited.

They began to imagine the scene brought about by this technological change: in the streets and alleys of Hong Kong, people holding mobile phones the size of bricks can easily make long-distance calls, and the traditional status of landline phones will be completely overturned.

In an instant, everyone's attention shifted from the transaction of Hong Kong Land Group's acquisition of Hong Kong Telephone Company to the more forward-looking and attractive issue of Hong Kong becoming the first city in the world to commercialize mobile communications.

"Mr. Lin, does the cooperation between Hong Kong Telephone Company and Motorola mean that Hong Kong Telephone Company will launch mobile phone services in the short term?" A reporter from the South China Morning Post raised his hand impatiently, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

Lin Haoran smiled and nodded, and replied: "Yes, our goal is to let the citizens of Hong Kong experience the convenience brought by mobile phones in the shortest possible time.

Of course, it will take time to build the communication network and test the equipment, but please be assured that Hong Kong Land and Motorola will go all out to ensure that this vision can be realized as soon as possible.”

"So, what specific benefits will the popularization of mobile phones bring to ordinary citizens?" another reporter asked.

"The benefits are multifaceted," Lin Haoran patiently explained. "First, mobile phones will break the geographical limitations of fixed-line phones, allowing people to stay connected no matter where they are. This is undoubtedly a great boon for business people and those who need to go out frequently to handle business.

Of course, due to technical barriers and cost issues, the price of mobile phones may be relatively high in the early stage, and not many people can afford them. But please believe that as the technology continues to mature and the cost gradually decreases, mobile phones will become more affordable and eventually popularize to every ordinary family.

I look forward to the day when even ordinary people can easily enjoy the convenience brought by mobile communications."

Lin Haoran's answer made the reporters present more convinced that Hong Kong was about to usher in a new era of communications.

Seeing that the atmosphere seemed to have deviated from the original intention of this press conference, Ma Shimin was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. He could only stand up and skillfully guide the topic back on track: "Dear journalists, thank you very much for your attention to the cooperation between Hong Kong Land Group and Motorola.

However, as our boss just said, our cooperation is still in its early stages and many details are still being planned and improved. In order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, we plan to announce the latest progress in detail to everyone after the cooperation matures further.

Now, let's get back to today's topic. If you have any other questions about Hong Kong Land's acquisition of Hong Kong Telephone Company, or any questions about the future development of Hong Kong Land, I and the company's senior management are very happy to answer them. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding! "

Originally, everyone wanted to continue asking questions on the issue of mobile communications, after all, this was explosive news.

However, since Ma Shimin said so, we can only stop here and get back to the topic.

Under the guidance of Ma Shimin, although the reporters were still not satisfied, they refocused their attention on the core issue of the acquisition of Hong Kong Telephone Company by the Hong Kong Land Development Group.

In the next question, a financial reporter from the Hong Kong Economic Journal raised his hand, and his question seemed more professional and in-depth: "Mr. Lin, the acquisition of Hong Kong Telephone Company by Hong Kong Land Group is undoubtedly a major strategic investment.

I would like to ask, what impact will this acquisition have on the financial situation of the Hong Kong Land Group? Does the group have sufficient funds to support this acquisition and subsequent integration and operations? "

Lin Haoran smiled slightly. This question was not difficult to answer: "First of all, I want to emphasize that the Hong Kong Land Group has always maintained a sound financial situation. In particular, as everyone should know, the Hong Kong Land Group sold a lot of real estate projects some time ago and recovered a lot of funds.

Although the acquisition of Hong Kong Telephone Company is a considerable investment, after a detailed financial assessment, we are confident that this acquisition will not put too much pressure on the Group's cash flow. In fact, we have reserved sufficient funds for this acquisition and have developed a detailed financial plan. "

"Mr. Lin, some time ago, there were rumors that you had encountered a financial crisis, but you did not come forward to clarify it at the time, and even chose to leave Hong Kong and go to the United States. I would like to ask, are these rumors true?

If you are not facing a financial crisis, why do you let your companies sell off some of the real estate properties in Hong Kong? Does this mean that you lack confidence in the future development of the real estate industry in Hong Kong?" Another reporter asked.

Lin Haoran frowned slightly, obviously not expecting to face such a direct and sharp question. (End of this chapter)