Chapter 728 Exchange of Interests
Chapter 728 Exchange of Interests
There were many powerful Chinese tycoons in the history of Nanyang, but only a few of them were famous on the Internet in the past, such as Khoo Teck Puat, Kuo Ho-nien, etc. These people actually benefited from some Hong Kong business operations;
Yang Wendong also knew about the Xie family's historical investments in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The most famous one was "Zhengda Plaza", the CP Lotus brand, and the future investment in CITIC Bank.
But no one knows exactly when and how the operation was carried out. Unless you are a top-notch celebrity like Li Jiacheng or Li Zhaoji, history generally will not record much about you.
Liu Huayu immediately said: "Okay, I'll arrange it right away."
A week later, Yang Wendong met Xie Guomin from Thailand at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong.
"Hello, Mr. Xie." Yang Wendong said with a smile and shook hands.
Xie Guomin smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Yang. I have heard of your name since I was in Thailand. I feel honored to meet you today."
"Thank you for the compliment, we are about the same age, there is no need to make me look like an old man." Yang Wendong laughed;
Xie Guomin is a third-generation wealthy man, born in 1939, only two years older than him.
Xie Guomin shook his head and said, "We are about the same age, but Yang Sheng started from scratch. We will never be able to compare to him in this respect."
Yang Wendong said: "We have no choice about where we are born. Being able to carry forward the career of our ancestors is actually a kind of ability. I believe that the Xie family will become stronger and stronger in the hands of Xie Sheng."
In fact, for a wealthy family, being able to preserve the family assets is already good enough, and being able to increase the scale means that they are excellent descendants.
Xie Guomin nodded and said, "Yes, so my motivation has always been to expand the CP Group and successfully expand out of Thailand."
"So, Mr. Xie also wants to invest in Hong Kong?" Seeing that Xie Guomin had brought up the topic during the casual chat, Yang Wendong naturally followed suit.
Xie Guomin said: "Yes, I want to invest in Hong Kong, and I think now is a very good time. According to Hong Kong's previous economic crisis history, it should be almost over now. I estimate that the economy should also recover. I wonder what Mr. Yang thinks?"
"Haha, everyone has different opinions on this matter, and mine doesn't have much reference value." Yang Wendong was naturally very frugal with his words. If he said this and the media knew about it, it would probably cause some disturbances.
Xie Guomin smiled and said, "I understand, but I still hope to cooperate with Mr. Yang in investment."
Yang Wendong then asked, "Since Mr. Xie is optimistic about Hong Kong, just come and invest directly. Hong Kong is also very welcome to any external capital. You don't have to worry about other issues."
Hong Kong in the 70s was not that good, but the “bad” is revealed by comparison. Compared with other surrounding Southeast Asian countries, it was definitely much better.
Carrefour doesn’t dare to over-invest in other countries, but if there was a place like Hong Kong, then it wouldn’t have to worry too much. Unfortunately, such a place is only Singapore.
Xie Guomin shook his head and said, "Mr. Yang, for this first business, I still think it's better to find a partner. It just so happens that you need to invest in a supermarket chain in Thailand, so wouldn't it be better for us to cooperate in Hong Kong and Thailand at the same time?"
"So what do you want to invest in Hong Kong?" Yang Wendong asked. Xie Guomin said, "I want to invest in a commercial plaza. This requires cooperation with Mr. Yang, but the management will be mine. I also want to test the waters and understand the Hong Kong market."
"Okay, no problem." Yang Wendong agreed without thinking too much;
Although he is also the owner of Harbour City, Hong Kong's future largest shopping mall, he doesn't care about having more shopping malls in Hong Kong. There is too much competition here, so much that there is no need to consider anyone as a competitor.
Anyway, he can make money by investing and being a hands-off manager, and it can also ensure the expansion of Carrefour Group in Thailand, which is still of great significance;
The Thai market may not be very big, but if Thailand succeeds, then at least other countries can follow suit. Of course, he doesn't have much hope for the whole of Southeast Asia. It is unlikely that external supermarkets can succeed in such places.
The most important market for him in the future will naturally be the mainland, but it is still a bit early now. This is also the sadness of retail supermarkets without a base. They obviously have the decision-making, funds, and vision for development, but they do not have a local market.
"Okay, I will arrange for someone to come and inspect and select a location. When it's almost done, I will come to visit Mr. Yang again." Xie Guomin paused and said, "Mr. Yang, I heard that KFC in the United States is also yours?"
Yang Wendong replied: "Yes, it's mine."
"Haha, amazing! I never thought that the largest chicken restaurant chain in the United States is owned by Yang Sheng." Xie Guomin said with a smile: "My feed factory has also supplied many ranches in the United States, including KFC's ranches."
Yang Wendong smiled and said, "That's great, we can be considered old partners."
Over the years, he has always insisted on investing in KFC. In addition to the profits of KFC itself, he also invested extra funds to help KFC develop;
After ten years, the number of KFC stores in the United States has exceeded 4600, becoming one of the cultural symbols of the United States. However, if you don’t conduct an in-depth investigation, no one will know that the KFC restaurants all over the United States are actually Chinese.
Xie Guomin said: "Mr. Yang, I see that your KFC is expanding rapidly in the Asian market. How about we have a new cooperation in this area?"
"KFC? You want to invest? That's not a big problem. KFC itself is a franchise." Yang Wendong said with a smile.
A business like KFC, which will involve tens of thousands of stores in the future, naturally cannot be self-sustaining. McDonald's cannot do it either. Being able to manage each franchisee well is already the pinnacle of management.
Xie Guomin smiled and said, "Okay, I hope that both Thailand and Hong Kong can have all-round cooperation with Mr. Yang in many fields."
"I hope so too." Yang Wendong nodded and smiled;
It is impossible for Hong Kong's capital to be monopolized. If it is monopolized, it will not necessarily become wealth. Only when it is scattered all over the country can it be cashed out and have financial value.
Besides Hong Kong, in addition to the future mainland, some Southeast Asian countries are good choices, Thailand is one of them. Before the Asian financial crisis in 97, Thailand's real estate and finance were also very good. Bangkok even dreamed of replacing Hong Kong. Although it did not come true, it was indeed possible at that time.
It would also be a good business to be able to exchange cooperation with Thailand or other local financial groups, and use the interests that Hong Kong does not care about or cannot obtain to exchange for other interests in other countries;
Of course, the current cooperation with Xie Guomin is just a test. When we are familiar with each other and have the opportunity, we can have deeper cooperation.
After all, even if the mainland reforms and opens up, there are still many opportunities in other Asian countries.
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(End of this chapter)