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Chapter 106 Satellite TV and Standard Chartered

When the joint negotiation team of Red River Fund and DreamWorks was still negotiating with Miramax Films and New Line Films, Zhang Lexing had already attended the Visual Software Group operating system seminar and left the United States. It was already 3 On the 12th, it was time to plant trees again.

Zhang Lexing left the United States this time, instead of returning directly to BJ, he changed his route and went to Hong Kong first.Some time ago when I stayed in China, I discovered the inconvenience of Orient Holdings being located in Hong Kong. The speed of getting news is too slow, and now I can’t use online video, and I don’t even have Internet calls. "International" long-distance calls are inconvenient, but the key is the poor call quality, so Zhang Lexing wants to go to Hong Kong to discuss a good solution.

After experiencing another roller coaster-like landing process, Zhang Lexing's feet finally stepped on the land of Kowloon Peninsula again.After leaving the airport terminal, Zhang Lexing saw * who came to pick up the plane. Behind her were eight strong men, all wearing black suits and black sunglasses, and behind her were lined up Five cars, four commercial vehicles with three rows of seats at the front and rear, and a black Mercedes-Benz in the middle. The battle this time is much bigger than the last time I came to Hong Kong.

Seeing Zhang Lexing and the accompanying bodyguards coming out of the airport, * came forward with a smile on his face, bowed slightly, and said, "Boss, welcome to Hong Kong!"

"It's not possible to engage in such a big battle." Zhang Lexing pointed behind * and asked.

"Boss, there's no other way." * frowned slightly, sighed and said, "Oh, the murderers from last time still have no clues at all. How can we rest assured?"

"Ah," Zhang Lexing had no choice but to sigh. It seemed that he hadn't even thought about being quiet for a while.

"Boss, please come with me, let me introduce you." * gestured with his hand, then turned and walked towards the group of strong men, Zhang Lexing followed closely.

"Boss, these people are members of the elite security team dispatched by Andatai Security Company. In addition to the eight outside, there are also those commercial vehicles. This time a total of 24 people were dispatched, all of which are the most elite bodyguards of Andatai Security Company. "* introduced while walking.

Zhang Lexing couldn't help sighing in his heart: "This battle is really big, I think I will have such a day."

After passing through the group of bodyguards, Zhang Lexing came to the side of the convoy, *and continued to introduce: "Boss, the car in the middle is your car. It is a Mercedes-Benz S600 bulletproof car that was specially dispatched. It can resist everything from revolvers to automatic rifles and even grenades. The attack can provide you with a very safe and comfortable environment."

Zhang Lexing couldn't help sighing again in his heart. There is no strongest but stronger. Thinking that even bulletproof vehicles were used, it seems that the last incident left a considerable shadow in everyone's hearts. I am afraid that it is only in the mainland. It's time to be a little more free.

Sighing, Zhang Lexing still consciously got into the Mercedes-Benz, and then everyone else got into their respective cars, and then the team started to drive to the Peninsula Hotel.Zhang Lexing originally thought that bulletproof cars were very different from ordinary cars, but he didn't expect that after sitting in them, he didn't find much difference. Not only did the car have all the facilities, even the glass seemed to be the same.After the Mercedes-Benz started, it also drove very smoothly. Zhang Lexing didn't feel any bulky feeling. It was really comfortable.

After coming to the Peninsula Hotel to stay, after two days of rest, before Zhang Lexing had time to go to Dongfang Holdings, the Blue Information market research company first sent over a survey data.When Zhang Lexing came to Hong Kong last time, he asked them to investigate some businesses that he was interested in, but he did not expect to have results.

Zhang Lexing was sitting on the comfortable sofa in the super luxury sea view suite, enjoying the hot milk tea while looking at the survey information in his hand.

The information reads: "Major companies in the Hong Kong toy market include..., relying on the many animation images authorized by Kunpeng Animation, coupled with the design strength of Jiamei Toys Design Center, the newly established Jiamei Toys Company already has the strength to dominate the Hong Kong market. , but in the international market, the competitiveness needs to be strengthened.

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There are many local media organizations in Hong Kong. As far as TV stations are concerned, TVB is the strongest, followed by Asia TV. The Hong Kong market is basically dominated by these two. In addition, there are some TV stations that do not focus on the Hong Kong market, such as Li Ka-shing. Satellite TV Co., Ltd., owned by the second son Li Zekai, was established in August 1990. After winning the satellite TV license, it officially started broadcasting on August 8 of the following year. A total of five channels were launched, namely Satellite TV Chinese Channel, Satellite TV Sports Channel, Satellite TV Family Carnival Channel, Satellite TV Music Channel, and Satellite TV Movie Channel have covered nearly 8 countries and regions, with 26 million household users. Advertisers include Chase, Cathay Pacific, Peregrine, and Citicorp. Enterprises...According to investigations, Li Zekai is currently promoting a plan called "Lutong Tiandixian", hoping to promote the alliance between satellite TV and the cable TV network under Wharf. ...Satellite TV Co., Ltd. last year had an advertising revenue of approximately US$5300 million, and the annual maintenance fee for the five satellite channels was US$2.01 million (without considering the dilution of the initial investment and other expenses), which has a good profit margin. The company's estimated value is approximately for $0.8 million.

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Since the Hong Kong banking industry entered the 90s, British-funded HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Chinese-funded Hang Seng, East Asia and Wing Lung Bank have achieved remarkable performance. Some Chinese-funded institutions have also begun to try to set up offices in Hong Kong, and foreign banks have also begun to pour in In Hong Kong, the competition in the banking industry has become increasingly fierce.

The HSBC Group was established in March 1865 by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation after years of expansion...

Standard Chartered Bank was established in 1853 with a charter from Queen Victoria. ... In 1969, Standard Bank and Standard Chartered Bank merged to form Standard Chartered, a listed company. …In 1986, Lloyds Bank of the United Kingdom attempted to hostilely take over Standard Chartered Bank, but was repelled by Pao Yugang, Qiu Depuat and others. After this campaign, Bao Yugang owned 14.95% of the shares of Standard Chartered Bank, and Qiu Deba 13.5% stake in Standard Chartered Bank. … After Pao Yugang passed away, the family’s private investment fund was controlled by his fourth son-in-law Zheng Weijian, including 14.95% of the shares of Standard Chartered Bank. Recently, Zheng Weijian intends to sell part of the shares of Standard Chartered Bank to raise funds for the development of the family business.If it is necessary to acquire all 14.95% of the equity, it is estimated that at least 80 billion Hong Kong dollars will be required.

恒生银行成立于1933年3月3日……1965年，因为爆发了银行危机，汇丰银行以5,100万元收购了恒生51%股权（其后增持至62.14%）……

Established in 1918, the Bank of East Asia is now the largest independent local bank in Hong Kong. ... The Bank of East Asia has always belonged to the Li family known as the "Four Great Families" in Hong Kong. The current chairman and CEO is Li Guobao, one of the members of the Li family.

Wing Lung Bank was established in 1933...

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Hong Kong Internet Survey, ..... At present, there is no Internet site in Hong Kong, and the planned Chinese literature website has no direct competitors. "

The survey material is very long and detailed. After Zhang Lexing read it carefully, it was time for lunch, so the plan to go to Dongfang Holdings had to be cancelled. A new target needs to be contacted immediately, Zhang Lexing can wait, Li Zekai and Zheng Weijian may not be interested.

Zhang Lexing, Bao Yugang's family, had never had a direct encounter before, and there was no friendship. He even participated in a reception of the consortium last time, but happened to encounter a huge change in the Bao Yugang family, and was unable to see Bao Yugang at the reception. members of the family.However, there is no need for Zhang Lexing to discuss the bank shares with Zheng Weijian in person. After all, there is no need to be in a hurry for Standard Chartered Bank. Hua Ziqing, the current general manager of Orient Holdings, can bring someone to discuss it.

Zhang Lexing of Satellite TV Co., Ltd. originally knew something about it, and the famous Phoenix Satellite TV in the future was born out of this. Being able to master such a platform should be of great benefit to his career development.It is not impossible to buy Satellite TV Co., Ltd., because it will not be long before Li Zekai will sell the satellite TV himself, but Zhang Lexing may not be the only one who is interested in satellite TV by then, especially the old fox from News Corp. Ke Duo, Zhang Lexing dare not be careless in the face of such an opponent, it seems that he needs to take a place in advance with the future little superman Li Zekai.Zhang Lexing met Li Zekai once at the consortium reception at the meeting. Although it was not a deep friendship, at least it would not be too presumptuous to visit again.

Make an appointment with Li Zekai through Dongfang Holdings, and after repeated confirmation by the secretaries on both sides, the final meeting time is set at [-]:[-] am next Wednesday.There is still a week before the meeting with Li Zekai. Although Zhang Lexing is impatient, he can only let it go temporarily. After all, the relationship between himself and Li Zekai is not close enough to see each other.

The office of Orient Holdings is located on the 33th floor of Huihan Building, 26 Lockhart Road, Wanchai. Coincidentally, we can see the 24-storey Hutchison Building across the road. It is said that Li Zekai's office is on one of the floors.

The people present at the meeting today are all senior executives of Orient Holdings. Even Hua Ziqing, the general manager who was in contact with Zheng Weijian, rushed over specially. One of the topics of this meeting is to solve the problem of Zhang Lexing not being able to obtain information about Orient Holdings in time when he is in the mainland. The problem.

At the beginning of the meeting, there was an unsightly person who proposed to relocate the entire Orient Holdings to the mainland, but was immediately overwhelmed by other people's objections.It was indeed not a good time for Orient Holdings to relocate to the mainland at this time, and someone had to manage such a large industry in Hong Kong, so Zhang Lexing did not support this idea.

Yi come and go, and finally Hua Ziqing put forward a more reliable suggestion - set up a temporary organization of Dongfang Holdings in BJ, which is equivalent to an office, and then arrange four or five reliable people in the office, through Phone calls and emails (of course not e-mails, but registered post office mails, etc.) to ensure timely communication of information, coupled with regular personnel commuting between BJ and Hong Kong, should allow Zhang Lexing to keep abreast of Dongfang Holdings’ movements during his stay in the mainland. Some important information can also be delivered to Zhang Lexing through this channel.Of course, if Zhang Lexing didn’t stay in BJ, but ran all over the country, then there would be office personnel who carried a mobile phone (first mobile phone, like a brick, Zhang Lexing didn’t like it, so he didn’t give him one) with him. At least it can guarantee timely contact in some big cities.

This suggestion is probably the best way to come up with it at this time. Who knows that the Internet has just started at this time, and mobile phones are like bricks that can do nothing but talk. Some convenient communication methods that Zhang Lexing was used to are now I haven't got one yet, so I have to work hard.

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