Lin Zhichao didn't expect that Hu Xiaoqing would refuse to cooperate, although he was euphemistic - worried that Sony would find him trouble, and it was inconvenient to set up his own radio brand at this time, but Lin Zhichao understood that Hu Xiaoqing might be worried that Changjiang Industry would annex his shares in the future.

"Since others don't cooperate, let's get it ourselves! Radios, electric fans, and desk lamps will start with low-end electrical appliances, and in the future, we will also produce large electrical appliances such as televisions. Lin Zhichao said to Wang Liang.

In the past, Hong Kong's electronics industry reached an export output value of tens of billions in the early 80s. Hong Kong's exports of electronic products are no longer limited to radios, electric fans, and OEM transistors, but also have seen a substantial increase in colour television game consoles, colour televisions, television parts, and computer parts. At that time, the U.S. market was largely saturated with televisions, radios, record players, and electronic watches, while video recorders, large-screen projection televisions, and high-end record players were still in high demand. As a result, Hong Kong's electronics industry successively introduced American and Japanese technology and equipment in the Tai Po Industrial Park, and built three factories for the production of integrated circuits: Xinghua, AICARD, and Huake.

By 1989, there were 2,009 electronics factories in Hong Kong, with an export value of HK$55.818 billion, accounting for 25% of Hong Kong's industrial product export value. It also began to be dissatisfied with the simple manufacture of radios, tape recorders, electronic watches, calculators and other products, and aimed at microcomputers, personal computers, multi-level circuit boards, computer peripherals, advanced communication equipment, audio and other products.

To say that Hong Kong cannot develop the electronics industry is completely untrue. At the peak of its previous life, Hong Kong's GDP was 20% of that of the mainland, mainly due to its strong industry.

Hong Kong's industry eventually went to ruin because of the rise in housing prices and labor, the relocation of industries to the mainland, and the fact that no one was going to do 'industrial upgrading'.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhichao decided to revitalize Hong Kong's electronics industry, and in recent years, he has worked hard to merge several industrial institutions into the 'Hong Kong Polytechnic', and then quickly upgraded it to the 'Hong Kong Polytechnic University' to lay the foundation for talents; when the time is ripe, he will set up a 'high-tech industrial park' in the New Territories to leave Hong Kong's electronics industry and upgrade its industry."

Wang Liang nodded and said, "Okay, I'll prepare the radio assembly line immediately, this is not a difficult thing for us." ”

Lin Zhichao said: "Well, make simple products first, then diversify after accumulating experience, and finally challenge more difficult products." The electronics industry will be one of the biggest industries that will change mankind and is an industry that can develop for a long time. ”

Wang Liang said: "Okay"

In his opinion, the boss is very far-sighted and planning, and will directly tell everyone what industry is short-term development and what industry is long-term development, so that the group will have a consensus. For example, wigs and plastic flowers, the boss made it clear that there were still five or six years of good times; In this way, everyone can adjust in time, brake in time, reduce investment, etc.

Lin Zhichao finally said: "It's called 'Midea Electric'!" ”

He has always chosen names for 'stealing' from others, saving effort, and has been tested by the market.

Wang Liang's eyes lit up and said: "This name is smooth, and it is very meaningful, a beautiful life, a beautiful experience."

A few sycophants, of course, the name is really good.

It's spring again.

The construction of the 'Global Tower' at 77 Des Voeux Road Central officially commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony.

The building process in Hong Kong is different from that in the mainland in later generations, because the area is small and pedestrian traffic is guaranteed, so only bamboo scaffolding systems can be used. The bamboos seem to be hung on the wall, clinging to them, and the workers have to work in a small space.

The construction of the Universal Building is very particular, because the main body is a special steel structure and steel beams made by the United Kingdom, and the exterior wall is a glass curtain wall imported from the United Kingdom, so the construction is more complicated.

Of course, no matter how complex the project is, it is not a problem.

Poly Construction itself is a C-level building license holder, with architectural elite and rich experience; At the same time, Universal Tower also engaged a British architectural firm as a consultant to ensure the successful completion of this 'innovative' building.

Since the materials are all imported from the UK, the materials are pulled back from the UK in batches while the construction is being carried out; It just so happens that the second-hand broken ship purchased by Global Shipping plays a role.

At the groundbreaking ceremony of the Global Building, Lin Zhichao did not invite those friends from the real estate and banking sectors, and like the 'Poly Building (Pedder Street), he only invited a few relatives and friends.

Low profile!

These commercial buildings will not be listed assets in the future, so it is better to keep a low profile.

Although it will not be hidden from the media in the future, it will not be so conspicuous.

Yamashita Shimoto, who came to attend the groundbreaking ceremony, said, "Mr. Hayashi, how much investment is needed for such a building? ”

Yamashitoro is the president of Yamaguchi Steamship, and this time he was invited by Lin Zhichao to come to Hong Kong for a vacation, and attended the groundbreaking ceremony by the way. The two have been working together for almost ten years, and there is no problem in saying that Yamashitoro is Lin Zhichao's 'honored guest'.

So every time he was invited to Hong Kong for a vacation, Lin Zhichao would accompany him for at least one day - playing golf, eating, and then other vacation expenses were borne by Universal Shipping.

Not to mention that Yamashataro is a big customer, even a general customer who sometimes comes to Hong Kong from Japan to charter a boat, Lin Zhichao also takes time to drink with him as much as possible.

Doing shipping is more entertainment than real estate, and of course, the network of contacts is much larger.

Lin Zhichao said: "Even the land should be about 5 million US dollars!" ”

Yamashitoro laughed and said, "It's cheap!" Your big oil tanker is more than this price! ”

Lin Zhichao responded: "That's true, but I like to diversify my investment, so I also have a certain amount of capital in real estate." ”

Yamashataro said at this time: "Mr. Lin is very shrewd in business, and he will definitely not be wrong. Then he changed his words: "It is precisely because Mr. Lin is so shrewd that we signed a three-year high-priced contract that year!" ”

Lin Zhichao said seriously: "It's just a coincidence, after all, it was normal to sign a contract at that time, so President Yamashita shouldn't mind." After all, over the years, our fleet has done a very good job, and you have praised it more than once. ”

In fact, almost all of Japan's three large shipping companies are leased second-hand ships, so the price is the standard of 'second-hand ships less than a year', and they have a lot less money than new ships.

Even according to the 'one-way short-term rental' model, it is probably about the same price.

It's not a loss, after all, this thing is unpredictable, and in fact, Yamashitaro doesn't really mind that, but there must be other purposes.

Sure enough, Yamashitoro said, "Okay! Don't mention that, after all, no one knows how the future will develop. But in the second half of this year, those cargo ships will expire one after another, how does Mr. Lin plan to cooperate? ”

After speaking, he looked at Lin Zhichao seriously, and his subconscious was self-evident.

Lin Zhichao said decisively: "The lease will be renewed for three years, and the rent will be 7% off the short-term lease on time." President Yamashita also knows that this year's shipping market is destined to be not good, and we are mainly looking for business care, and the price is easy to say! ”

Yamasha Oro suddenly said happily: "Mr. Lin is a happy person! ”

In his opinion, although those cargo ships are second-hand ships, the key to good management of global shipping is that they are very cheap.

In late March, Lin Zhichao came to the United States to participate in a shipping summit.

At the banquet, Niu Deng of Exxon Petroleum came to Lin Zhichao and said: "Mr. Lin, we have decided to rent your 100,000-ton oil tanker, and you have to take care of the price!" ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "No problem, we'll talk about it later!" ”

The cooperation between the two sides is very pleasant, and Newden is also a very cheerful American, not only leasing ships from the world, but also introducing business to the world. In Newden's view, the price of the ships in the world is advantageous, and the quality of management and seafarers is very good.

Anyway, the first time is the most difficult to do business with an American, and if you can't gain his trust, then there won't be a second time; But if you can gain the trust of Americans, then the benefits are too many, and you can stun people.

Newden asked again: "You make so much money, do you still have a shipbuilding plan?" ”

Lin Zhichao's bet on the 'eight big oil tankers' was still widely spread in the industry, and it also brought great influence to Lin Zhichao.

"Yes, this year we plan to build eight 100,000-ton oil tankers in Japan, and when the time comes, we can sign a three-year long-term contract with Exxon."

Newden suddenly became more enthusiastic, if Lin Zhichao was the kind of shipowner who was 'satisfied with the status quo', he might have a bad impression, but now Lin Zhichao dared to build ships at the trough of shipping, which shows that he is very discerning.

And looking at this, Niu Deng knew that Lin Zhichao would soon surpass Onassis's fleet. After all, to build eight 100,000-ton oil tankers at one time, this strength is already at the level of 'world ship king'.

"No problem, you can come and talk about cooperation at any time!"

Just as the two were chatting, an American came to the two and said to Lin Zhichao: "Mr. Lin, let's talk about it?" ”

Lin Zhichao then smiled and said, "Of course, Mr. McLean!" ”

The person who came was Malcolm McLean, the 'father of containers' and the founder of 'sea-land transport', and the two naturally intersected; In 1954, Lin Zhichao published "On the Future of Container Shipping", and Malcolm McLean really practiced it in 1956.

However, because Lin Zhichao is a Hong Kong native and is only 'talking on paper', he has not attracted attention.

Malcolm McLean held a red wine glass, gestured, and said, "Mr. Lin, are you still optimistic about container shipping?" ”

Lin Zhichao responded with a red wine glass and said: "Of course, the container will be the greatest invention of this century, and its advantages are low freight costs, complete cargo protection, and convenient transportation by sea and land. I know that your company has not made any money because of the strong and rebounding of the New York dock union, and the fact that container shipping is still in the exploration stage. Is it? ”

The New York dock union naturally has to consider the dock workers, and container transportation is to reduce the labor cost of loading and unloading, and it is no wonder that it does not make trouble.

Malcolm McLean suddenly felt that he had found a soulmate, and the more he chatted, the more energetic he became, he said: "Mr. Lin, how can we develop container transportation?" ”

Lin Zhichao thought for a while and said: "Container transportation between ports in the United States will annoy the union. But if the advantages of the world's shipping are seen by overseas container transportation, then the resistance from dock workers will no longer be borne by sea and land intermodal transport. Or, if there is a demand for container capacity at the national level, then there is no longer any hindrance. Of course, these are all things to wait for, and if Mr. Malcolm McLean has financial difficulties, I don't mind investing in sea-land transportation. ”

It's not a bad idea to take the opportunity to take a stake!

Malcolm McLean said: "It's not that the finances of sea-land intermodal transportation are not difficult, but it is difficult to make any money from container shipping!" Mr. Lam is doing shipping in Hong Kong, is there a chance over there? ”

Lin Zhichao shook his head and said: "There are great interests involved, although I am optimistic about the container terminal, but if there is no interference from external forces, it is difficult for the Hong Kong government to agree to give me a chance for development." ”

He is telling the truth, if Lin Zhichao proposes to the Hong Kong government to develop a container terminal, he will inevitably be pressured by Jardine Matheson and Swire, because they are the biggest beneficiaries of traditional terminals. In addition, the future of the world's container transportation is unclear, and the Hong Kong government will not agree.

In other words, unless the development of containers has been clear, the Hong Kong government will consider it; Before that, there would be no green light for Lin Zhichao.

Malcolm McLean said: "That's a pity, Hong Kong is a transit point for the Asian aviation industry, and if there is a container terminal, it will definitely be able to make this model popular in the world in one fell swoop." ”

"Europe is more acceptable than Hong Kong, and Rotterdam in the Netherlands is the most suitable opportunity, and Mr. McLean can try it," Lin said. Container shipping can shorten the transit time of goods from the United States to Europe, and it can be very effective for advertising. ”

McLean immediately said: "Indeed, thank you Mr. Lin for this suggestion!" ”

In fact, for the container terminal, Lin Zhichao does not plan to force it, and goes to fight with Jardine Matheson and Swire in advance. Anyway, in the future, he must be the owner of Hong Kong's largest container terminal, because Wharf and Hutchison Whampoa are all in his pocket.

Therefore, there is no need to show it too early - aggressive, which will cause alarm among the British.

The words of the ancestors are not wrong - build high walls, accumulate more grain, and slowly become kings.

After this communication, Lin Zhichao and McLean became friends, and the two planned to have a private banquet tomorrow.

After his trip to New York, Lin returned to Los Angeles.

Every time he goes to New York now, he has a lot of friends to invite him, and he finally builds an overseas network. These networks are all from the shipping industry, otherwise others really won't care about you as a Hong Kong real estate developer and industrialist.

Audrey Toy Company, Lin Zhichao and Audrey Hepburn sat in the chairman's office chatting.

Audrey Hepburn is the chairman and founder, so she naturally enjoys a separate office, on the contrary, Rich's team is a part-time job after all, how dare you disrespect this boss; What's more, when Barbie dolls are mentioned now, Audrey Hepburn will also be called the 'mother of Barbie'.

"Honey, the stocks we invested in have gone up 40% last year, it's crazy! Including the stocks we invested in the UK, our capital in the stock market has reached $9 million. Audrey Hepburn blinked her eyes and said excitedly.

Last year, U.S. stocks rose really sharply, and since March, the Dow Jones index has risen by more than 30% in a year, which Lin Zhichao did not expect.

Lin Zhichao said: "It's not bad! Didn't you pay more than $2 million in dividends last year, and later you will continue to buy IBM shares and invest more in Coca-Cola. ”

Although he doesn't understand American stocks in this era, he has experience, according to his analysis:

First, the rapid economic development of the United States in the sixties was expected to change only after the 'Suez crisis' in 1967.

Secondly, semiconductor and aviation stocks in the United States in the 60s were hot, especially IBM, which must have performed well;

Finally, Lin Zhichao believes that the stock should be liquidated before 1962, because the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in that year, and there will be no growth throughout the year.

Based on these reasons, Lin Zhichao is invincible even if he doesn't understand the U.S. stocks of this era.

Audrey Hepburn gradually became very interested in making money, saying: "Do you want to invest it all? ”

Throughout the year, Audrey Toys' profits hit a new high, reaching nearly $5 million, so $3 million was taken out for dividends, and Audrey Hepburn got her and Lin Zhichao's share, totaling $2.7 million, and the remaining 10% was distributed to management.

Even the employees also got a generous year-end bonus.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "If you don't want to spend that money, you can consider investing it and letting the money make money." If you need to spend money, you can tell me and I'll give you another one! ”

Audrey Hepburn immediately shook her head and said, "I don't want your money, I still have hundreds of thousands of dollars in my hand, which is enough for expenses." Moreover, the stock can be sold at any time, and I will never be short of money to spend. ”

Since Lin Zhichao let her make a lot of money from 'sugar futures', Audrey Hepburn is even more convinced of Lin Zhichao's financial skills. Therefore, I have always been more enthusiastic about stock investment.

"Remember my words, don't try to trade stocks on your own! Although I am also instructing you to speculate in stocks, in fact, I am not really speculating in stocks, but analyzing the growth prospects of the economy and enterprises, and making a long-term investment, which has little to do with stock speculation. ”

Audrey Hepburn said with a smile: "If you don't say it, I won't go to stock trading by myself!" You know me, I don't want to spend too much energy on making money, I prefer to spend time with the kids. After speaking, the brilliance of motherhood was revealed.

Lin Zhichao is very satisfied with this woman's style, in fact, European and American women are not open in this era, probably in the sixties and seventies, European and American women broke out XJ's G life.

On the contrary, whether it is Audrey Hepburn or Monroe, who had a relationship last time, others are very loyal to their marriage, and it is impossible for them to cheat in marriage. Monroe also likes children, but she miscarried!

(End of chapter)