Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 403 Just a Minor Character
Hong Kong's importance as the world's fourth largest financial center, sixth largest foreign exchange trading market, and second largest stock trading market in Asia is self-evident.

In particular, with the 97 handover approaching, the various conglomerates gathered in Hong Kong are all eager to make their moves!

During his stay in Hong Kong, Aaron clearly felt the restless atmosphere. British and Chinese businessmen, government officials, and people from all walks of life behaved in different ways.

Tsim Sha Tsui is the headquarters of Universal International Films (China), which is responsible for the sales and distribution of Dawn Universal's film and television works in the Asia-Pacific region!

"South Korea and Singapore are recognized as developed countries by the World Bank!"

Aaron leaned back on the sofa, looking at the Financial Times in his hand, and simply smiled.
Following the Miracle on the Han River in the 1980s, South Korea's economy has indeed developed rapidly. Large conglomerates such as Hyundai, Daewoo, Samsung, Kia, SsangYong, and LG are not to be underestimated.

A short while later, a representative from HSBC came to visit Aaron.

“Mr. Anderson, good afternoon. I am Rhys Chandler, President of HSBC Asia Pacific!”

Rhys Chandler, in his fifties, shook hands with Aaron with a broad smile.

"Oh, Mr. Chandler, is there something you need from me?"

To be honest, there doesn't seem to be any cooperation between Dawning and HSBC.

"That's right. I've heard that Mr. Anderson comes to Asia every year, and besides Japan, Hong Kong is a must-visit."

"I think Mr. Anderson should be more interested in investing in Hong Kong's industries!"

Aaron smiled. It seemed that Rhys Chandler had come specifically to do business with him. HSBC was now part of HSBC Holdings.
HSBC's strategy in recent years has been to establish a foothold in the Asia-Pacific region, expand into North America, and establish a presence in Europe and the Americas.

"Hong Kong, indeed, I have a pretty good impression of it. Not only is it a major global financial center, but its entertainment industry is also extremely developed."

"They really value this place!"

As Aaron spoke, he picked up two glasses of wine and handed one to the other man. "Mr. Chandler, do you have any good ideas?"

Rhys Chandler took a sip of his drink. "I know Dawn's recent focus is on Universal Studios Resort."

"Needless to say, there's the situation in the US, and now they're building Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. I just wonder what Dawn thinks of Hong Kong?"

"As you know, Hong Kong itself has several million people, and it can also radiate influence to Southeast Asia, mainland China, and Taipei."

Has Universal Studios ever considered building a movie-themed park in Hong Kong?

Aaron took a sip of his drink and asked, "Has Disney already made contact with Hong Kong?"

Otherwise, Rhys Chandler would have brought it up while Dawn was building Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.

“That’s right,” Rhys Chandler nodded directly. “Disney has met with the Hong Kong government and seems interested in building a Disneyland.”

"However, with the political situation in Hong Kong still uncertain, Disney is also waiting for the right opportunity to conduct its own investigation!"

I see. I didn't realize Disney had already started investigating the Hong Kong market.
Aaron thought for a moment, "Indeed, the Hong Kong market is still suitable."

"However, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, as the first Universal Studios Japan in a foreign country, is our main focus;"

"As for the second Universal Studios in Asia, we're not in a hurry..."

On the other side, there's Media Asia Films in Hong Kong.

Company president Zhuang Cheng approached Wang Zhuxian with a script in hand. "Zhuxian, this is a script by Stephen Chow that's currently seeking investment. Do you have any ideas?"

Wang Zhuxian took the script and flipped through it, then said somewhat uncertainly, "Stephen Chow, didn't he already return to Win's Entertainment?" Two years ago, Stephen Chow and his partners founded Star Overseas Film Company and invested HK$6000 million to produce "A Chinese Odyssey," an adaptation of Journey to the West.
However, the two "A Chinese Odyssey" movies did not become big hits during the Lunar New Year season, but were instead seen as examples of failed films.

Stephen Chow's first entrepreneurial venture ended in failure, Star Overseas Film Company closed down, and Stephen Chow returned to Win's Entertainment to continue making movies!

John Chong smiled, "This year, Stephen Chow and his partners founded Star Overseas, starting a new business."

"This film, 'The God of Cookery,' is the inaugural work of Star Overseas Company."

Stephen Chow is very famous, and his films are never short of investors, but he still has a contract with Win's Entertainment.

Given the Xiang family's status in Hong Kong, many investors would not dare to invest in Stephen Chow.

Stephen Chow worked for the Heung family, and the Heung family made a fortune. But if Stephen Chow succeeded in starting his own business, he would definitely leave Win's Entertainment, which would offend the Heung family.
Zhuang Cheng sought out Wang Zhuxian, of course, because of the power behind Wang Zhuxian; the major shareholder of Media Asia Films is a foreign fund.

In particular, the collapse of Next Magazine back then seemed to involve Wang Zhuxian, and Lin Jianyue, who used to fawn over Wang Zhuxian, stopped his efforts!

With Wang Zhuxian as his backer, Zhuang Cheng was not afraid at all. He hoped to develop Huanya into an entertainment group that integrates film and television production and distribution.

Having already tasted success with their investment in the "Young and Dangerous" series by Best Partners, their collaboration with Star Overseas on "The God of Cookery" will surely take things a step further.

Wang Zhuxian thought for a moment, then said, "Let me think about it!"

Zhuang Cheng nodded. "There's no rush. This is for the Lunar New Year film season early next year; there's plenty of time."

“We can take our time to consider it. After all, Stephen Chow’s case involves the Xiang family’s Win’s Entertainment.”

The villa in Repulse Bay at night.

"Hong Kong Win's Entertainment?"

Aaron smiled. Wang Zhuxian, who was lying on top of him, had just mentioned Stephen Chow's movie investment project.

“It’s alright, just invest whatever you like,” Aaron patted the woman on the shoulder. “It’s nothing, and I know Stephen Chow.”

"The same status as Jim Carrey in the United States."

Wang Zhuxian reminded him, "The owner of Win's Entertainment has a very special status in Hong Kong; he's from a triad family!"

Aaron shook his head, stroking the woman's smooth, white back. "Ha, the Triads. I even keep international mercenaries on my side."

“There are plenty of people in war-torn areas like Africa and the Middle East.”

"Don't worry, they're all small fry!"

Wang Zhuxian's eyes widened. "Really?"

"Of course, it's just making a movie, it's not a big deal."

What about the Xiang family? Even if Media Asia didn't invest, Stephen Chow would still finance the film himself.

"Okay, then I'll have Media Asia invest in it, and Golden Harvest can help with the distribution!"

Media Asia is currently just an investment and production film company; it does not have its own cinema chain. The "Young and Dangerous" series was also distributed by Golden Harvest.

Anyway, Wang Zhuxian and Jiahe had a very good relationship.

(End of this chapter)