Chapter 454 Completely Done
Wang Deming was in Hong Kong, making waves in the futures market. It was September.
Mrs. Thatcher came to Beijing with a large number of British officials with great fanfare, especially after Britain had just defeated Argentina and won the Falklands War this year.
This negotiation also attracted worldwide attention. Foreign TV stations interviewed various political figures one after another. Many people judged that this might be the second Falklands War.
All the famous TV stations in the world came to interview this negotiation.
Of course, the only broadcaster that can enter the Great Hall of the People and record the entire event is CCTV.
The Hong Kong stock market also experienced ups and downs as various news flew around.
On the day of the final negotiations, Mrs. Thatcher came out of the Great Hall of the People, walked down the steps and lost her balance, and fell.
This fall directly caused Hong Kong's stock market to plummet to the bottom.
Wang Deming, who had been prepared, was on the top floor of the Central Leisure Building, looking at the computer in front of him. Beside him, a dozen people were desperately shouting into the phone: "Take over Jardine Matheson, no matter how much it costs, as much as you can get!"
"Correct!"
"Take over Taikoo & Co., what's the opening price today? Add 20% to the price, I'll take whatever you have!"
The phone kept ringing. If an ordinary person wanted to make an acquisition, he would definitely have to go to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The number of stock exchanges in Hong Kong increased to four after three were added in the early 70s. Later, due to the continued downturn in the Hong Kong stock market, the four stock exchanges were merged into one.
Although computers have been widely used in stock and securities trading since the 80s, in general, on-site transactions are definitely the fastest.
But who could blame Wang Deming for being so awesome? He directly pulled a line from the exchange to his office.
In addition to the acquisitions being made by the Huodoli Financial Company on site, his own investment company in the office was also simultaneously carrying out acquisitions.
The reason why it took so long was not because of Jardine Matheson, but because of Swire.
Jardine Matheson's business strategy constantly fluctuated between prudent and risky, but Swire Group has always adhered to a prudent business strategy.
For example, Hong Kong Dragon Airlines has always been firmly held in the hands of Swire.
If Wang Deming had not been good at persuading people, even though many Hong Kong investors were frightened by Mrs. Thatcher's fall, he would not have been able to acquire enough shares from the market.
In October, my country successfully carried out satellite communications and television broadcasts within the country for the first time.
More importantly, the launch of the carrier rocket from underwater to the designated sea area was successful, achieving the intended purpose.
After this news was broadcast to the world via the latest satellite communications, the Hong Kong stock market collapsed again.
The theme song of the 80s TV series "Shanghai Beach", the waves are running, just like the current.
Finally, with Wang Deming's two-pronged approach, the shares of Jardine Matheson and Swire Group successfully exceeded 51%. He then announced in the newspaper that the acquisition was successful and would continue.
As soon as this news came out, the Hong Kong media was in an uproar
At this point, the four major trading companies in Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Swire, Wheelock and Hutchison, which started out by selling opium to China in the 19th century, have all been successfully acquired by Chinese capital.
Mr. Bao took over Hutchison Whampoa, and Mr. Fok took over Hong Kong Electric. In short, most of the British capital in Hong Kong in this era was taken over by Chinese capital due to the influence of Wang Deming.
In the previous life, Jardine Matheson, the leader of Hong Kong's foreign companies, was the first to move its registered office out of Hong Kong, causing a major shock to Hong Kong's economy; and many years later, Swire Group not only acquired many plots of land in Hong Kong, but also in the mainland to build Taikoo Center. In the previous life, Chen Danqing said that there was an advertising slogan that made him feel particularly uncomfortable, saying that if you love a girl, take her to Taikoo Li. What kind of distorted advertising view of love is this?
Wang Deming controlled four major trading companies in Hong Kong and a bank issuing bank, Standard Chartered. In terms of wealth and influence in Hong Kong, he was absolutely unprecedented and unparalleled.
Wang Deming spent the Spring Festival of 83 in Hong Kong. The Wang family manor on the top of Victoria Peak had not been so lively for a long time.
Double happiness came. The second one was the official announcement between China and Britain: Hong Kong had been confirmed to be officially returned in 97.
Although many people ran away, they were overthinking it. Wang Deming invited Mr. Bao, Mr. Huo and others to a party to celebrate New Year's Eve together, not just to watch the first Spring Festival Gala.
Aunt Liu was singing on the TV in the living room. Wang Deming lit a cigarette, crossed his legs, and said with a smile, "I think I'll continue to work in real estate and finance in Hong Kong in the future."
"Light industry and oil refining are definitely not competitive with the mainland."
"We have taken the lead in the reform and opening up of the mainland."
Mr. Bao looked much better, especially with the help of Wang Deming to take Chinese medicine to recuperate. On the other hand, he successfully got ashore after taking over Hutchison Whampoa.
"We have already invested a lot in the ports of Shanghai, Tianjin, and Guangzhou. I believe in De Ming's vision. In the future, the value of these ports will be higher than that of Hong Kong's Ningbo port."
Mr. Huo nodded and said, "We can only occupy a cargo port in Hong Kong, and we have to pay 5% of property tax every year, but the mainland is a one-time investment, which can be continued forever."
"Deming, I know you bought several car factories in the UK last year and moved them to the mainland. They will be put into production soon, right?"
"The production is also fake." Wang Deming shook his head. "Most of the parts are assembled from abroad. It is difficult to meet the standard production and precision in China now. The scrap rate is too high."
"I have asked British engineers to advise leaders that the machine tool industry is the mother of industry and more investment must be made."
"It's a pity that there is no extra money for research and development in the country right now."
Mr. Bao and others smiled and said, "We are moving forward step by step."
"The domestic foundation is so good. As long as we calm down and work hard bit by bit, we will eventually succeed."
"Haha, I believe this." Wang Deming replied with a smile: "My biggest confidence comes from the Shanghai-based Y-10 aircraft team, which I have won over."
"They are a mature team. When they were researching airplanes before, both the engine and the fuselage were domestically produced. Now they are researching cars, and the same is true. Wherever there are deficiencies, they will increase research and development."
"I believe that soon, we will be able to localize domestic cars and then export them."
"When the time comes, I will buy 100 cars for company travel." Mr. Bao was the first to show his support.
"Haha, I'll buy 100 too." Mr. Huo followed closely behind.
Other people who came to visit and celebrate New Year's Eve together also gave face, and dozens, hundreds, and soon the quotas for thousands of cars were used up.
Wang Deming smiled and waved his hand, "There is also a great shortage of cars here in the mainland."
“Especially public vehicles.”
(End of this chapter)