Countercurrent 1978 starts with the production team

"Last year, the British Governor MacLehose flew to the capital. He did not directly test our attitude towards the future of Hong Kong Island, but only raised the issue of land lease in the "New Territories". In other words, he only raised a commercial issue rather than a political issue, and Stressing that the UK does not want to talk about the governance of the UK after 1997 at this time.”

"McLehose also suggested that we should no longer mention the lease expiration date of 1997. For example, regarding the lease of the relevant land, he advised us to agree to replace the 1997 date with a statement that is "valid during the period of British administration of this area." The expiration date of the land lease on Hong Kong Island in [-] - the purpose of which was to keep Hong Kong Island under British control."

"He also said that people on Hong Kong Island are now worried that problems in the New Territories will arise in 1997, which will cause the current large-scale development projects to be stranded, which is detrimental to the development of Hong Kong Island. It is only 97 years away from 17. This time says It’s neither too long nor too short. I hope we can imitate the terms in it and remove the validity period of “1997” from the original contract and change it to say that as long as the New Territories are still under British rule, the contract will remain valid. Stabilize people's hearts. We can then discuss how to resolve this issue politically based on specific circumstances."

"This is a bit too naive. We were poor and weak in the past and had a period of humiliation, which led to the existence of this historical problem. However, this historical problem will be solved sooner or later. Our attitude is very clear. Hong Kong Island has been It belongs to us, and this is a fact that no one can change. Although we have not decided when we will re-exercise sovereignty over Hong Kong Island, there is no doubt that we, not the British Hong Kong government, should make the decision."

What Director Zhou said was reasonable and well-founded. As a person of great importance, his words were extremely weighty, almost equivalent to an official statement.

His attitude on this issue is also consistent with Chu Jianghe's consistent understanding.

The purpose of Director Zhou's words is to win the support of people in Hong Kong on this issue.

As a patriot and a representative of Hong Kong's business community, Mr. Huo is undoubtedly the first target he strives for.

As an upstart on Hong Kong Island, Chu Jianghe still belongs to the mainland. Director Zhou also hopes that he can play an active role in it. This is one of the reasons why they took the initiative to help Chu Jianghe.

Regarding the future of Hong Kong Island, although the mainland has not yet reached a conclusion at this time, preparations have been made.

Mr. Huo didn't make any sense on this question: "What I didn't say is that people like the Hong Kong British have been running rampant on Hong Kong Island for a long time. The profits they make from Hong Kong Island every year are not a small amount. They are reluctant to part with this golden mountain and want to get it from them." It’s not that easy to take it back from your hands.”

Mr. Huo came from the war era and saw the evil done by the British Hong Kong government on Hong Kong Island. They have never treated the people of Hong Kong Island equally.

He has also struggled to develop under the pressure of the British Hong Kong government in recent years. Otherwise, his business would never be more than what it is now.

If it weren't for the changes in the world situation and Hong Kong Island's economy began to develop rapidly, they would not have put a lot of effort into Hong Kong Island to help its development.

Instead, we just let it go and don't care about the life and death of the people of Hong Kong Island. As long as they make money and take it, that's all.

Let’s not go too far, just look at how chaotic the history of Hong Kong Island was in the 60s and 70s. It can be said that from the grassroots police officers to the top brass of Hong Kong, they all sucked the blood of the ordinary people of Hong Kong Island without any restraint.

That is to say, Hong Kong Island has a unique geographical advantage as an important international transit port. If it were placed in an inland city, it would have been sucked dry long ago.

As a mainlander, Chu Jianghe's position cannot be skewed. Thinking about the scene of Hong Kong Island's return at that time, he still feels vividly in his mind.

Especially when the troops stationed in Hong Kong were handed over, the powerful words were spoken in a sonorous and powerful voice, which was deafening.

Chu Jianghe solemnly said: "Sovereignty issues cannot be negotiated. This is the bottom line."

Of course, what you can't get on the battlefield can't be obtained at the negotiation table. We have learned this lesson deeply from that humiliating history.

It's not the past now. If they still look at people with the same old eyes, it is undoubtedly wrong.

The truth is only within the range of the cannon. We are fully qualified to say no to the declining empire on which the sun never sets.

After listening to what the two people said, Director Zhou nodded: "That's right. We have always been concerned about the development of Hong Kong Island. If one day comes, we also hope to achieve a peaceful transition."

Mr. Huo is worried about this: "The problems mentioned by Director Zhou do exist, and some people are indeed skeptical or even panicked about the future."

Mr. Huo's worries are not unreasonable. The 97-year deadline has made many people panic.

The British Hong Kong government also specially launched a British right of abode plan, aiming to turn a large number of elites on Hong Kong Island into British people.

Many elites and wealthy people have chosen to immigrate in search of a sense of security. In addition to the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia and North America are the destinations for these people.

The British Hong Kong government wants the elite and ignores ordinary people.

But there are still many ordinary people joining in the fun, which makes it a little unclear.

Regarding Mr. Huo's concerns, Director Zhou also became serious: "I can guarantee that we hope that Hong Kong Island can always maintain stability and prosperity. This is also our original intention."

Director Zhou also hopes that Mr. Huo and Chu Jianghe can take the lead and become a model for cooperation between Hong Kong Island and the mainland.

On the one hand, I hope they can invest in the mainland, and on the other hand, I also hope they can set a benchmark so that people on Hong Kong Island can see the attitude of the mainland.

Chu Jianghe said: "Mr. Huo's worry is not unnecessary. He is just worried that some people will interfere with it."

From the moment he entered the study room, Chu Jianghe didn't speak much, but he always focused on the key points. Director Zhou looked at Chu Jianghe and asked, "What do you think?"

Chu Jianghe thought of a series of fucked-up things done by the British Hong Kong government during the transitional period. They made a mess during the transitional period, which also laid hidden dangers for the future.

"Nowadays, the senior officials of the Hong Kong government are appointed by the British. Most of the senior officials are British. Only a small number of senior officials are appointed by Chinese in order to win people's hearts."

"If that day comes, I'm afraid that the British Hong Kong government will conduct a surprise election and let some people with ulterior motives enter the government."

What Chu Jianghe said is certainly well-founded. Since the mainland decided to take back Hong Kong Island in 84, the British Hong Kong government urgently launched the first indirect election of the Legislative Council.

The British Hong Kong government has been on Hong Kong Island for such a long time. It did not choose early or late, but it just started doing this kind of thing during the transition period. The intention of the British Hong Kong government is obvious, which is to lay a big hole for the mainland.

"Also, the Hong Kong government's financial reserves are the people's money on Hong Kong Island. They are afraid that they will break the pot, use it without restraint, and borrow wildly. It will also be a troublesome time."

This is also well-documented. In the last few years after Hong Kong Island returned to China, the British Hong Kong government passed a large number of construction plans.

In addition to spending money like crazy, he also borrowed heavily from British banks.

You said you didn't do construction well before, but now you suddenly think of these things, it goes without saying that you have sinister intentions.

This actually indirectly contributed to the occurrence of the 97 financial crisis.