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Chapter 1214 Momentum Formed
Yuan Tianfan couldn't help but say, "With the support of these investment institutions, coupled with the rapid development of China.com, it's probably only one step away from listing on NASDAQ!"

Upon hearing Yuan Tianfan's words, Li Zekai was also taken aback. He hadn't expected that China.com's plans had already begun to include going public.

It was incredibly fast! Everything on China.com happened so fast, it was dazzling and overwhelming. They completed the financing before anyone could even react.

"China.com really surprised everyone this time, and it really set a fire in Hong Kong!"

Even though he didn't get along with Li Dongling, Li Zekai had to admit that China.com had already gained momentum, and all the right conditions were in place.

From now on, no one can stop China.com!

"It's probably not just China.com!"

Yuan Tianfan continued, ignoring Li Zekai's astonished gaze, "Don't forget, Li Dongling didn't come to Hong Kong alone this time; he also brought a mainland science and technology delegation."

Li Zekai could no longer sit still. "You mean, the other companies..."

"If I were Li Dongling, I would definitely strike while the iron is hot and take advantage of the wave created by China.com to have the mainland technology companies that came to Hong Kong this time complete the financing through Cyberport!"

If these technology companies are recommended by Cyberport, complete financing in the port city, and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, then the connection between Zhongguancun, Cyberport, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will be completed.

The Silicon Harbor project has officially been launched in the port city!

Yuan Tianfan was no ordinary strategist to become the top strategist in Hong Kong. Although he did not know the specifics of Li Dongling's plan.

If Yuan Tianfan still can't get a glimpse of the full picture of the Silicon Harbor project or predict Li Dashanren's next move after China.com has already come this far, then he's really too incompetent.

When China.com completes its financing and goes all out to list on NASDAQ, Zhongguancun companies such as 3721, Tianya Sports, and Jiangmin Technology complete their financing through Cyberport and then list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This completes the closed loop!

Moreover, it is a highly feasible route: an internet company is born in Zhongguancun, then moves to Hong Kong, where Cyberport helps it attract investment from Southeast Asian conglomerates, wealthy families, and tycoons to complete financing and support its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

After going public, the internet companies in Zhongguancun completed their IPOs, and the founders and executives achieved financial freedom.

The money invested by the wealthy in the port city will yield sufficient returns once the internet companies go public!

This is basically a replica of Silicon Valley to Wall Street, only now it's Zhongguancun and Hong Kong City.

Upon hearing Yuan Tianfan's prediction, Li Zekai couldn't help but think of a "big move"!
Moreover, it was a monumental undertaking, demonstrating immense courage, vision, and execution capabilities.

As a representative of the second generation of Hong Kong's elite, Li Zekai has always been proud by nature, but at this moment, he couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration.

If it were just a temporary win or loss, it wouldn't be enough to make Li Zekai act like this. But the fact that his vision, courage, and overall perspective are inferior to his opponent's is what makes him so frustrating.

But Yuan Tianfan's words did not end there: "In fact, the triangular strategy of Zhongguancun, Cyberport, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange may only be part of the Silicon Harbor plan!"

"If what Li Dongling said is true, the Silicon Harbor project is to create a new port city and make it a bridgehead for inland internet and technology exchanges with overseas countries."

The GDP structure of that port city could change, and I can't predict what the Silicon Harbor project will ultimately become!

Even Yuan Tianfan, whose vision is unique in Hong Kong, had to admit that only people from the mainland would dare to propose such a groundbreaking project as the Silicon Harbor Plan.

The mainland and Hong Kong have two completely different ways of thinking because of their different environments. The mainland was in a period of rapid development, and it was under its vast open space that people with broad vision, great ambition, and the courage to start from scratch were born and dare to propose such a plan.

The Silicon Harbor project was actually a project from the same era as Lao Mouzi's blasting of the Himalayas and the development of Manzhouli.

The latter was just full of empty talk, and Lao Mouzi was impulsive and had no legitimate business. He couldn't raise the necessary funds and could only resort to shady methods, which ultimately led to his downfall.

As for the Silicon Harbor project, Li Dashan was simply going with the flow, taking advantage of the momentum of Beijing and Hong Kong, and riding the wave of the Internet. Otherwise, it would have been extremely difficult for Cyberport to promote this project on its own. As for what Lao Mouzi was doing, it was pure boasting with a greater possibility of being realized than actual implementation.

Standing at the forefront of a trend, even a pig can fly. Not to mention, Cyberport is leveraging the influence of Beijing, representing the inland region, as well as the influence of one of the two richest cities in Asia, the entire inland industrial chain, and the surging tide of the internet boom!

To be honest, even if it weren't for the Silicon Harbor project, any other project or plan could have taken off from the ground, the only difference would be how high it could have flown.

Moreover, the Silicon Harbor project was initiated and funded by Li Dashan, who invested real money, and all the projects in the project are real.

Now is the beginning; let the gears of the Silicon Harbor project officially start turning.

But all Cyberport can do is lay a solid foundation so that this sports car can start running. As for when it will stop along the way, or how far it can go in the future, to be honest, even a philanthropist like Li Dashan cannot predict it.

Li Zekai's expression shifted uncertainly. As for whether Yuan Tianfan's words were true or false, news would inevitably emerge soon. From Cyberport's acquisition of Harbour City Telecom to the Silicon Harbour project, if this entire plan could be fully realized, Li Zekai knew that his contest with someone would be completely unnecessary.

Is the future of Hong Kong really about to change?

Looking out the window at the towering buildings of the port city, Li Zekai muttered to himself. He had a premonition that the day the Silicon Harbor project was completed would probably be the day when the two Li families of the port city's elite became the Li family of Hanxi.

Seeing Li Zekai's dejected figure, Yuan Tianfan said, "The Silicon Harbor project has just begun, and it may not succeed..."

"Yingke Power and the Li family of Changjiang still have an advantage in the port city and may not necessarily lose to others!"

Yuan Tianfan has directly brought in the Cheung Kong Group this time, which makes it very clear that relying solely on PCCW Power to challenge Cyberport is probably going to be difficult.

Only by bringing in the Cheung Kong Group, which has deep roots in Hong Kong, can we compete with Cyberport and let the people of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia see who is the number one powerhouse in Hong Kong!

Li Zekai took a deep breath. This time, he didn't show any dissatisfaction at mentioning Mr. Li of Cheung Kong Group. He also knew that in the face of the aggressive Cyberport, PCCW had to rely on the strength of Cheung Kong Group.

No matter how dissatisfied he was with his father, Li Zekai knew that his roots with Yingke Power were still with the Li family of Yangtze River.

If the Li family of Changjiang encounters any misfortune, what will become of Yingke Power when it is like a skin without hair?
"Yingke Power has not lost!"

Li Zekai rallied his spirits and turned to Yuan Tianfan, saying, "Yingke Power will never admit defeat until the dust settles completely!"

"To increase investment in the internet industry, Yingke Power also went to Zhongguancun to look for promising internet companies to invest in."

Zhongguancun isn't solely owned by Cyberport; is it a case of "only Cyberport can invest, and others can't touch it?"

Li Zekai said that he was also preparing to bet on the Internet. Seeing that the Internet was about to become the new hot spot in the port city, he had no reason to hold back any longer!

There are many other wealthy families in Hong Kong who share the same idea as Li Zekai, especially those who failed to acquire shares in China.com and obtain the ticket to the Cyberport project. They are all preparing to invest in the Internet themselves.

And now, where is the center of the Asian internet? Whether we want to admit it or not, it can only be inland, in Zhongguancun!
The idea that "when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven" is something that even the three major portal websites, Sina, Sohu, and NetEase, along with a group of internet companies in Zhongguancun, probably never imagined.

It's unbelievable that a pie can fall from the sky! Following China.com, a group of Hong Kong tycoons and conglomerates are preparing to go to Zhongguancun to strike it rich!

Even if Li Dongling knew, he wouldn't care; in fact, he'd be happy if they poured more money into the inland internet industry.

Only with more funding poured into the Chinese internet industry can the entire mainland internet industry prosper; Cyberport alone is simply not enough.

Moreover, it would be better to channel this hot money from Hong Kong into the mainland internet sector than to speculate on Hong Kong land.

As for what kind of companies these investment institutions from Hong Kong will invest in in Zhongguancun—whether they will invest in internet companies or lose everything—that remains to be seen.

In any case, among Silicon Valley internet companies, only one in ten survives for five years. Mainland internet companies also need to go through the same boom and bust before they can truly grow into giants.

As for what happens to the internet companies that couldn't survive this period, what can they do? They'll just have to accept it.

What about the money that other organizations have invested? If they don't just swallow their losses and grit their teeth, are they supposed to hold a grand event and announce to the world that they lost money?

……

"Yahoo! China, Kingsoft, Jiangmin Technology, and Tianya Sports can all start raising funds."

Peregrine Securities will conduct the valuation for these companies, while Cyberport and the Hong Kong Future Industries Fund will lead the financing.

Inside the Dongling High-Tech Port City Building, just like on that day, Lin Xianhui, Liang Botao, Guo Jingyun, Zhou Hongyi, Qiu Bojun, Lei Jun, Wang Jiangmin, and others sat in distinct groups.

Regardless of outside opinions, after China.com completed its financing, Li Dongling continued to implement the established plan step by step.

Upon hearing Li Dongling's words, the people present reacted in different ways, but most of them were excited.

Zhou Hongyi, Qiu Bojun, Lei Jun, and others, in particular, could not hide their excitement.

For inland companies, going public is the most important thing; in this era, success or failure is judged by whether they go public.

Going public signifies that the company has achieved great success, the founder has achieved financial freedom, and has reached the pinnacle of life!

(End of this chapter)