For the first time in 17 years, seats in the real estate and construction sectors of the Legislative Council have competed. The 70-year-old Secretary-General of the Real Estate Developers Association Long Hanbiao participated in the election for the first time and was nominated and supported by major real estate developers.
In an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01", he said that someone once asked him why he was still running for the election because of the stormy politics. "It is the responsibility of love." His answer is "for the country", hoping to achieve "a common prosperity and a win-win situation." ".
He pointed out that the housing problem in Hong Kong stems from government policies. The high cost of land and the high price of property. He described the development of nano-buildings as a "market behavior", but admitted that the situation is not ideal. "Most developers and engineers don't want to design. It’s a unit.” In the face of repeated doubts by Zhao Shihao, the executive director of Zhuoneng Group, his opponent, Longhan Biao, who is known as a gentleman in the industry, has no intention of arguing, saying that elections are always subject to inexplicable attacks. .
Interview with Candidates from the Real Estate and Construction Sector of the Legislative Council
Long Hanbiao, the secretary general of the Real Estate Developers Association for 21 years, participated in the Legislative Council election for the first time.
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Said Hong Kong people living conditions deteriorate due to government policies
to access just the beginning, Long Hanbiao come up with a few conditions to attend classes in the past, support for earthquake and other photos, which President Xi Jinping is more a book "governing the country to talk about," whether or not to respond Opponents questioned that he is not familiar with the mainland?
Long Hanbiao said that the new term of the Legislative Council should be on the matter. "If I go back to the previous "people and not things", I really have no interest in joining the Legislative Council." He believes that the development of Hong Kong is stagnant and that "a society is becoming more and more difficult." "City of Sadness" is because of too much internal friction and the years of learning.
During his interviews, he repeatedly emphasized that he was running for the country. "Everyone knows that I am 70 years old. An old friend asked me if I was involved in the heavy rains. What is the answer? Is it the responsibility of your love?" He responded: " I am going out today because the country provides many opportunities for Hong Kong. I can join the parliament as the industry, Hong Kong and the country (a bridge) to work together to achieve a win-win situation and achieve a win-win situation for mutual prosperity and win-win."
Longhan said that the living conditions of Hong Kong people are deteriorating and the situation is not normal. The industry has always hoped to improve and provide high-quality housing.
He said that there is no shortage of land in Hong Kong. If government policies improve planning, coupled with national policies, and the integration of the Greater Bay Area provide unprecedented opportunities, housing problems can be solved as long as they are really done.
Limited to Nano Tower?
Longhan standard: market conditions forced to do
However, in recent years, real estate developers have fallen into the eye of politics and have been repeatedly criticized for being responsible for the deep-seated contradictions in society. Longhan pointed out that the Hong Kong government put forward the "85 thousand" policy in the early days of the return, but unfortunately encountered the financial turmoil, SARS, etc. After that, all land sales ceased, but the government bureaucracy "turned around slowly" and suspended land production, resulting in a supply break; after that, the economy improved and housing demand increased, but the supply was overwhelming and property prices rose, emphasizing that developers were "impossible to hoard." .
Long Hanbiao believes that the cost of land investment and construction is expensive, and real estate developers can only price the goods. "For example, someone buys a 400-sq-ft unit. Because of the high cost of land, the only way to increase the size of residential units is the so-called "Dragon bed plate" is actually a market behavior." He admitted that the situation is not ideal. "I believe that most developers, teachers, and engineers will not want to design their units, but market conditions force them to do it. "I think that if land supply is increased, "land prices will fall, flour will be flat, bread will naturally be flat and big." As for whether real estate developers can "make less money" and limit nano-buildings, Long Hanbiao reiterated that "flour is expensive". "No one thinks of Nano Tower."
He said that the central government’s concern about Hong Kong’s housing problem is logical. "Don’t be concerned about it. I think it’s surprising." There is indeed a problem with land and housing, but all walks of life are actively solving it. There is no conflict between developers and the central government.
The problem of land and housing in Hong Kong is extremely acute and is one of the sources of deep-seated contradictions in society.
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Criticize Zhao Shihao, "Let it off with a smile"
Regarding rival Zhao Shihao’s recent bursts of fire, questioning his failure to attend election forums and failing to unite the construction industry, Long Hanbiao said that although he is not a politician, he understands elections and naturally has inexplicable attacks. "Salted fish is thirsty", "Faced with criticisms of what is wrong with people, I can only laugh at it."
When it comes to election forums, he explained that only one radio station invited two people to attend the live forum, but he has reserved time for meetings with the industry, thinking that direct dialogue with voters is more precious.
No plan to give up the right of abode in Britain and Canada
Long Hanbiao applied for the election and declared that he has the right of abode in the United Kingdom and Canada. He explained that he first came out of society and joined the HSBC Bank. He didn't want to lose talents, so he was granted the right of abode.
He believes that having the right of abode in a foreign country does not conflict with "patriotism" and does not intend to give up. "I have lived in Hong Kong for the past 30 years and was born and raised... Someone asked me if you are patriotic. I think this question is ridiculous, because Patriotism is a sentiment, and it will affect your patriotism because of your passport."
The Basic Law stipulates that non-Chinese nationals and permanent residents with the right of abode in foreign countries can be elected as members of the Legislative Council, covering 12 functional constituencies, including real estate and construction sectors. Long Hanbiao emphasizes that he is a patriot and will not be because of others. His perception affects his decision. "Today, many'politicians' have no ideas at all. Public opinion talks on the other side. It never beats me yesterday, but this one is not me. I am the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. !"
I am a person of conviction. I believe in some things. My patriotism is not affected by my right of abode in a foreign country.
A person commenting on whether you are patriotic or not, if it is purely a perception, and it is so sad that you are so sad, I think it is beyond doubt that I am patriotic.
Lung Hanbiao, Secretary General of the Land Development Association
Only one session?
Long: If the new council is nothing, it won't be nostalgic
Are you planning to participate in this election only once?
Longhan stated that it depends on whether or not the concept can be implemented. "If I get into the parliament and do nothing, it turns out that I was wishful thinking. If the new parliament is nothing more than that, I won't miss it."
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