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Chapter 445: Impact of the press conference, will housing prices fall?

He could even take advantage of this opportunity to cooperate with Motorola to enter the field of mobile communication equipment, which is the future mobile phone field.

In the future, it will definitely be a good challenge to compete with international giants such as Motorola, Nokia, Ericsson, and Siemens in this field.

Building Hong Kong into a city of technology seems to be a very good idea.

The only difficulty may be the relative scarcity of professional talent in this field in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's scientific and technological talents rely heavily on the return of overseas students, especially Chinese scholars who have studied in the United States, Japan and Europe.

There are considerable challenges in cultivating such talents locally.

At present, even the top university in Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong, is far from reaching the level of world-class universities recognized by later generations. It has basically no reputation in the world and can only be regarded as a regional institution at best.

The real rise of Hong Kong University and its entry into the ranks of the world's top universities only happened after the 21st century.

This may be the reason why it is so difficult for Hong Kong to develop high-tech industries now.

Although there are many technology companies in Hong Kong today, most of them are concentrated in the low-end technology processing field.

For example, companies such as Intel place their chip production tasks in Asia in Hong Kong, mainly out of consideration for taking advantage of the relatively cheap labor resources in Hong Kong.

In addition, industrial parks across Hong Kong are filled with electrical appliance factories. Most of these factories use very mature technologies and only need to purchase production lines and materials to start production, so the technical content is relatively low.

As for core R&D centers, there are very few of them in Hong Kong.

Faced with this situation, in order to promote Hong Kong's transformation into high-tech industries, we must fundamentally solve the problem of talent shortage.

There are ways, and there are even multiple ways.

For example, increasing investment in Hong Kong University and other local higher education institutions will not only improve hardware facilities, but more importantly, introduce world-class faculty and establish cooperation and exchange mechanisms with the world's top universities.

We encourage original research so that Hong Kong’s universities can gain a place in the global academic community in the near future, attract more local and international students to study here, and thus cultivate more professionals in the high-tech field.

Secondly, we advocate the establishment of technology incubators and accelerator projects to provide all-round support such as funding, venues, legal advice and market connection to start-up technology companies, especially those focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as mobile communications, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.

Doing so will not only stimulate local innovation vitality, but also attract high-end overseas talents to return to China to start businesses, thus forming a virtuous circle.

Of course, he certainly can't work for nothing, he also needs to invest in such a company.

At the same time, in order to fill the talent gap in the short term, we can actively promote in-depth cooperation with international technology companies, not only limited to Motorola, IBM, Intel, etc., but also other companies with deep accumulation in the field of science and technology.

By establishing joint R&D centers and carrying out technical cooperation projects, we introduce foreign experts, provide local employees with international-level technical training and practical opportunities, and accelerate the growth of talent.

The simplest way is to poach talent from large international technology companies, but the cost is very high.

It seems that I can talk about this matter with Ma Shimin of the Jardine Matheson Group when I have time.

Today, the Hong Kong Land Group has strong financial resources and is pursuing diversification.

In addition to this opportunity to cooperate with Motorola, it is also a very good opportunity to enter the field of technology.

Seeing Lin Haoran in a daze, Guo Xiaohan waved her tender little white hand in front of him.

Lin Haoran then came to his senses and put these things behind him.

At this point, let's wait until the Hong Kong Land Group completely absorbs the Hong Kong Telephone Company. Now the Hong Kong Land Group and the Hong Kong Telephone Company are in the running-in stage, and Ma Shimin obviously does not have time to take care of too many other things in the short term.

"Then I'll go back first." There was a hint of reluctance in Guo Xiaohan's voice.

"Well, I'll take you to the door." Lin Haoran responded with a smile.

Guo Xiaohan carried the gift box, and the two walked out of the villa gate side by side, with the breeze blowing gently in the night.

In front of the car, she carefully placed the gift box into the trunk and gently closed it.

As he turned around, Guo Xiaohan's gaze fell on Lin Haoran again. At that moment, it seemed as if everything around him had stopped.

Suddenly, impulsively, she ran towards him, hugged him tightly, and gave him a passionate kiss.

This kiss was more passionate and affectionate than the last kiss Lin Haoran had with her before he went to the United States, as if all his reluctance and attachment were integrated into it.

Lin Haoran responded to her kiss, and the two of them were immersed in each other's affection until Guo Xiaohan's breathing became a little rapid, and then they slowly separated.

"I'm leaving." Guo Xiaohan stepped into the cab reluctantly and turned back to say to Lin Haoran.

At this moment, she really hoped that Lin Haoran would keep her, so that she would definitely stay.

However, it was obvious that Lin Haoran disappointed her.

"Well, be careful on the road!" Lin Haoran waved at her and said with a smile.

Guo Xiaohan then closed the car door helplessly, started the car, and slowly drove away from the Lin family villa.

"Weidong, drive the car and send her off." Lin Haoran said, looking at Li Weidong not far away.

Upon hearing this, Li Weidong immediately nodded, got into a car, started the car quickly, and slowly followed Guo Xiaohan's car.

Lin Haoran stood at the door, watching Guo Xiaohan's car gradually blend into the night until it completely disappeared.

After returning to the villa, he did not indulge in his thoughts for too long. He slowly climbed to the third floor, stood on the terrace, and overlooked the dazzling night scene of Central and Kowloon Peninsula.

The flashing neon lights and the constant flow of traffic formed a flowing and gorgeous picture that spread out before his eyes.

He is well aware of the complexity of love between men and women, but he always manages to treat it with a normal attitude and not make it too entangled.

With his current wealth and status, that unforgettable romantic love no longer seems to be the focus of his life.

To him, women are more about helping to give birth to and raise the next generation and continuing the family bloodline.

In the blink of an eye, the night passed.

The time has come on January 12st.

After returning to Hong Kong, Lin Haoran had no difficulty adjusting to the jet lag.

In just two days, he had completely adapted to the time difference in Hong Kong.

I opened my eyes and the alarm clock on the bedside table showed that it was already 7:50 in the morning.

Lin Haoran stretched and then got up.

After washing up, I went down to the dining room on the first floor.

Soon, the servant prepared breakfast and a dozen newspapers for him.

These were his previous habits at home.

After enjoying a delicious beef and egg sausage, paired with a perfectly cooked egg, and drinking a cup of fragrant soy milk, Lin Haoran contentedly picked up the newspaper, moved to the sofa, and began to read.

Today's headlines, as expected, focus on the successful acquisition of Hong Kong Telephone Company by Hong Kong Land Development.

Many details are derived from yesterday's press conference, especially the feat of working with Motorola to create the world's first mobile communications company, which attracted a lot of media coverage.

In addition, the tough stance displayed by Lin Haoran at the press conference has also become a topic that many media are keen to exaggerate and is bound to attract widespread social attention.

However, Lin Haoran also noticed that although he clearly denied the claim that there was a lack of confidence in Hong Kong's real estate industry at the press conference, several mainstream media still reported with a skeptical stance.

These media analyses believe that deep down, Lin Haoran is not optimistic about the future of Hong Kong's real estate industry. This can be seen from the fact that he let his subsidiaries, such as the Hong Kong Land Group and the Wan Ching Group, sell a large number of real estate projects and land.

As for his denial, it was only out of consideration to avoid causing severe turmoil in Hong Kong's real estate industry.

What's more, a newspaper directly raised the question in its report: "What do you think about the future development trend of Hong Kong's real estate industry?" to trigger public discussion.

This problem has indeed caused a significant impact in Hong Kong.

While Lin Haoran was reading the newspaper, many people were discussing this topic in the streets and alleys, company buildings, etc. in Hong Kong.

On a busy street in Mong Kok, a tea restaurant is bustling with activity. Several young and middle-aged people in casual clothes are sitting around a table. Their topic is exactly about Lin Haoran and the future of Hong Kong's real estate industry.

"Have you heard? Although Lin Haoran denied that he lacked confidence in the real estate industry at the press conference, the newspapers clearly stated that he had sold a large number of real estate projects and land during this period. Do you think Lin Haoran really lacked confidence in the future of Hong Kong's real estate industry?
I was planning to buy a house, but after seeing this, I don’t dare to buy it. The housing prices in Hong Kong have risen too much recently. If I become the buyer, it will be terrible!" said a middle-aged man wearing glasses, his eyes full of confusion.

"Yeah, I'm wondering too. The Swire Properties and the Wan Ching Group, these are all his industries, right? He has been making frequent moves recently, selling off real estate projects. Isn't it obvious that he is not optimistic about the future of Hong Kong real estate?" A middle-aged man next to him took over the conversation, stirring the coffee in his cup with a frown in his hand.

"But I don't think Lin Haoran is so short-sighted. With the rapid development of Hong Kong today, even if the Hong Kong real estate market fluctuates in the future, it still has potential in the long run." Another man expressed a different opinion. He crossed his hands on his chest, appearing quite confident.

“Having said that, look at those big bosses, which one of them doesn’t have a keen sense of smell? Maybe they really see risks that we ordinary people can’t see.” The young man with glasses spoke again, with a hint of worry in his tone.

At this time, in front of a newsstand on the corner of the street, several middle-aged men were also discussing the same topic enthusiastically.

"Old Chen, what do you think Lin Haoran is up to? He's denying it on the one hand, but he's selling real estate on the other. Isn't that a contradiction?" An old man pointed at the headline news in the newspaper, frowning.

"Hey, you don't understand this. The business world is like a battlefield. Lin Haoran must have his reasons for doing this. Maybe he is playing a big game." The uncle next to him disagreed. He smiled and held a cigarette in his mouth, looking quite calm.

"I think that ordinary people like us shouldn't worry too much. As long as we have a comfortable house to live in, we don't care how the market changes." Another uncle interrupted, with a somewhat open-minded tone in his voice.

In a towering office building in Wan Chai, white-collar workers gathered together before work started to discuss the possible impact of Lin Haoran's actions on Hong Kong's real estate industry.

"What do you think? Does Lin Haoran's behavior mean that Xiangjiang Real Estate is really going to be in trouble?" a young girl asked worriedly, her eyes full of anxiety.

Her engaged boyfriend was planning to buy a wedding house recently, but now that the news came out, she began to worry about her boyfriend.

After all, after marriage, she was the one who paid the mortgage together.

If house prices fall sharply, wouldn’t that be a big loss?

"Not necessarily. Maybe this is just his personal investment strategy. After all, everyone has different opinions and we can't generalize." A male colleague comforted her, trying to ease the girl's nervousness.

"But then again, if there really is a problem with Xiangjiang Real Estate, it will have a significant impact on us. After all, the house is our biggest asset," added another male colleague, with a hint of helplessness in her tone.

Throughout Hong Kong, from the streets to the high-rise buildings, young people as well as middle-aged and elderly people are discussing Lin Haoran and the future of Hong Kong's real estate industry.

This topic swept the entire city like an invisible trend.

For a while, whether housing prices will fall has become a hot topic among many people.

(End of this chapter)