readytorunbook Chapter 327 Mobile Phones Enter the 2G Era
Chapter 327 Mobile Phones Enter the 2G Era
After Qian Yizhen came to Hong Kong, he listened carefully to the instructions of his great uncle Chen Haoyu, followed his great uncle Chen Haoyu at any time, participated in various forms of exchange activities in the Hong Kong business community, and experienced the cultural atmosphere of Hong Kong and various prosperous scenes that he had never heard of or seen before.
Qian Yizhen sometimes travels to Hong Kong's wealthy areas and beautiful scenery, and sometimes listens to and reads the entrepreneurial stories of wealthy people such as Li Ka-shing and Ho Ying-tung who made their fortunes. Her body and mind are always surrounded by various information, which makes her deeply feel for the first time in her life what "information explosion" means.
Accompanied by Han Shiyan, Qian Yizhen made a special visit to Hong Kong's home appliance market, gold jewelry market, and clothing market.
Han Shiyan said: "Hong Kong is one of the first regions in the world to deploy 2G networks. The GSM network was first launched two years ago by Hong Kong Telecom CSL (now part of HKT).
GSM mobile phones from brands such as Nokia and Ericsson are already sold in Hong Kong. They are currently the most advanced mobile phone brands. It is unknown when 2G mobile phones will be available in China. "
Qian Yizhen immediately called Liu Xinyue's secretary's friend who worked at the Post and Telecommunications Bureau, who explained: "The country is currently introducing and installing 2G networks, and it is estimated that they will be put into operation in June or July.
2G networks provide better confidentiality and anti-interference, higher call quality and more features. You can buy a 2G phone and bring it back to China for use. You can also buy it in China, but it will definitely be very expensive. "
At Han Shiyan's suggestion, Qian Yizhen immediately bought five Nokia 2G mobile phones (limited purchase by customs) for his own use or for public relations purposes.
As the economic and commercial center of Asia, Hong Kong has a prosperous home appliance market. Qian Yizhen felt dazzled and disoriented when walking in the home appliance hypermarket in Hong Kong. If it weren't for Han Shiyan's company and guidance, she would definitely get lost.
Qian Yizhen found that some popular home appliances in Hong Kong are rarely seen in domestic shopping malls and are even more difficult to buy, including:
1. Televisions: brands include Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Philips
Color televisions with large screens (over 25 inches) and remote control functions became mainstream, and the picture quality and sound effects improved significantly.
2. Video Recorder (VCR), brands include JVC, Panasonic, Sony. Features: VHS format video recorders are popular, used to record and play TV programs, dual-card video recorders support content duplication.
3. Audio system. Brands include Pioneer, Denon, and Yamaha. Combination audio systems (including CD players, cassette recorders, and radios) are popular, as are home theater systems.
4. Washing machines, brands: Whirlpool, Panasonic, Hitachi, fully automatic washing machines with multiple washing programs and energy-saving functions.
5. Refrigerator, brand: Panasonic, Hitachi, Mitsubishi. Double-door refrigerators are very popular. They have freezing and refrigeration functions, and are favored for their energy-saving and silent designs.
6. Air conditioning, brands: Daikin, Panasonic, Hitachi. Split air conditioners are gradually replacing window air conditioners, with energy saving and quiet design becoming selling points.
7. Microwave oven, brand: Sharp, Panasonic, Samsung. Microwave oven has multiple cooking functions and automatic menu.
8. Electric fans, brands: KDK, Panasonic, Midea. Floor fans and desktop fans are also very popular, with multiple wind speeds and timing functions.
While shopping and reading the introductions and descriptions of various home appliances, Qian Yizhen kept muttering in his heart: It would be great if these home appliances could be bought at any time in China. It seems that there is still a big gap between the domestic home appliance manufacturing industry and the international home appliance industry.
After a long walk, Qian Yizhen bought a Sony large-screen color TV, a Panasonic VCR, a Panasonic fully automatic washing machine, a Panasonic double-door refrigerator, a Daikin split air conditioner, a Sharp microwave oven, and a Panasonic floor-standing electric fan. After paying, he packed the items and shipped them.
Qian Yizheng bought so many home appliances at once, thinking in his mind that he wanted his grandfather Lu Kaipu and grandmother Chen Yalu to be able to enjoy the world's most advanced home appliances during their lifetime to express his filial piety to the two elders.
Han Shiyan said: "When people from the mainland come to Hong Kong, they must visit the home appliance market, the gold jewelry market, and the clothing market. Let's go to the gold jewelry market to broaden your horizons."
Han Shiyan continued, “Hong Kong’s gold jewelry market is very prosperous, attracting a large number of local residents and tourists with its high purity, exquisite design and diverse styles. The main features of Hong Kong gold jewelry are:
1. High-purity gold. Hong Kong gold jewelry is usually 999.9 pure gold (i.e. 24K gold), with a purity of up to 99.99%, which was one of the highest gold purity standards in the world at the time. When purchasing, pay attention to the certification mark. The certification mark of the Hong Kong Gold and Silver Exchange (CGSE) is an important guarantee of the quality of gold jewelry.
2. Design and craftsmanship. Traditional designs include dragons and phoenixes, the word "Fu" and the word "Shou". These traditional Chinese patterns are very popular and are often used in weddings and festivals.
Modern design, simple and fashionable styles are gradually favored by young people, such as geometric patterns, streamlined designs, etc. Hong Kong gold jewelry is famous for its fine carving and inlay craftsmanship, and the details are handled very well.
3. Brands and stores. Well-known brands include Chow Tai Fook, Chow Sang Sang, Luk Fook, Tse Sui Luen, etc.
4. Price and pricing method: The price of gold jewelry in Hong Kong is usually calculated by adding the gold price of the day to the labor cost. The price is transparent and consumers can clearly understand the cost of each piece of jewelry. The labor cost varies depending on the complexity of the design and craftsmanship. The labor cost of traditional styles is lower, while that of modern designs is higher.
5. Purpose of purchase: (1) Wedding needs: Gold jewelry is an important part of Hong Kong weddings. Brides usually wear multiple pieces of gold jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc. (2) Investment and value preservation: Due to the value preservation properties of gold, many people buy gold jewelry as an investment. (3) Gift giving: Gold jewelry is also a common gift during festivals and celebrations, symbolizing wealth and good luck.
6. Market environment: The gold jewelry market in Hong Kong is highly competitive. Major brands attract customers by continuously innovating designs and improving service quality.
7. Consumer protection: The Hong Kong Consumer Council regulates the gold jewelry market to ensure consumer rights.
Therefore, you can buy gold jewelry from Hong Kong with confidence, the quality is absolutely guaranteed.”
Qian Yizhen and Han Shiyan visited various gold jewelry stores, stopping at various places to buy various styles of gold jewelry that did not exceed the customs limit. One purpose was to collect them, and the other was to meet corporate public relations needs.
In a blink of an eye, Qian Yizhen has been in Hong Kong for more than half a month. In addition to accompanying his uncle to participate in various activities and gatherings, he also traveled around Hong Kong's scenic spots and shuttled between shopping malls and stores, looking around and buying! Buy! Buy!