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Written by: Wang Jieen, Zhang Jiamin
2019-11-28 19:34
Last updated: 2019-11-28 19:34Some media reported today (28th) that the Xintian Shopping City, which was set up by Huang Dingguang, a member of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB), was "cleared" in August this year. The land will be returned to the two major developers, Xindi and Hengdi.
The reporter visited the shopping mall this afternoon and found that there are still at least five shops or restaurants in the venue. Some bosses who have invested over one million yuan in the shopping mall said that the flow of people and business in the shopping mall has improved in recent months, and the news of closure is not known until today when they read the news. "Everyone knows, even if you ask the management office, the management office I have heard the news ... so I don't think it sounds good when I hear it. "
Member of the Legislative Council of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) Huang Dingguang revealed in his visit that the Xintian Shopping City was cleared in August this year. (Photo by Wang Jieen)
Xintian Shopping City covers an area of about 420,000 square feet and has more than 200 shops. The land is held by SHKP and Henderson Land. In the same year, the land was leased for 1 yuan to build a shopping city.
More than ten shops still open
As far as we saw on the scene, there was very little crowd at the scene, but at least five shops or restaurants were still open. Many stores have not been opened or even left empty, and there are no staff on duty in the customer service center.
The reporter visited the management office in the shopping mall, but only one employee was seen at the scene. When she learned of the reporter's identity, she only stated: "The person in charge is here." No other questions were answered.
Mr. Yao said that he only learned about the closure of the shopping city after seeing the report this morning. (Photo by Hong Yeming)
Store owner: The management office knows that it is closed
Mr. Yao has operated restaurants, clothing stores, archery ranges and party rooms in Xintian Shopping City, with a total investment of over one million yuan. He said frankly that he only learned the news of the closure of the shopping city this morning, and he felt frustrated. Now he continues to ask the management company for confirmation. ... so I don't think it sounds good to hear it. "
Yao also pointed out that they have set up a restaurant in the shopping mall and signed a lease since mid-July, and the pedestrian flow and business in the shopping mall have also improved in recent months. He said that once he needs to leave the venue, it will constitute a major loss. It is also said that no one has negotiated with them about the lease arrangement. When I started to get better, I suddenly closed my business because of some factors. I must be happy. "
No lunch for six months
Earlier, the tourism industry had arranged some mainland tour groups to have lunch at Xintian Shopping City. However, some shop staff pointed out that there were no lunch groups at the site for nearly half a year. Employees in other stores also pointed out that he has been working in the shopping mall since mid-August, but no one has learned that the shopping mall is closed, not even nearby stores.
Huang Dingguang: No tenants have leases
The reporter once called Huang Dingguang for verification. He stated that according to his understanding, there were no tenants in the shopping mall and no tenants paid the rent. When it was ready, the venue would be returned to Xindi and Hengdi. Limited (TOPCYCLE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED). Regarding some shops saying that they are still open today, he said that they need to know the situation in the future.
In addition, the reporter also inquired Sun Hung Kai Properties, one of the land owners, regarding the expiration date of the lease, arrangements for the merchants in operation, and the future development of the land. Sun Hung Kai Properties only replied that the relevant tenant had not returned the land to the landlord. No further supplementation has been made for the time being, and no response has been made to other issues. The reporter also called the Xintian Shopping City office as a merchant and made enquiries about rent payment and relocation arrangements. However, the other party only claimed that he had contacted all the tenants about the incident and did not disclose further details.
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Land was previously renewed until 2021
The shopping mall was originally planned to be implemented in the third quarter of 2015, but it was officially launched in February 2018. On the first day of the trial, only about 20 stores opened in the venue. The venue has been accused of deserted people and bleak business since then. The shopping mall has provided merchants with a rental discount "salvation", including 40% off rent and rent-free.
The shopping mall applied to the Urban Planning Board last year to renew the land for 3 years. Later, the Urban Planning Board granted temporary permits with conditions. The shopping mall can operate for more than 3 years to 2021.
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