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After the reform and opening up, the rapid take-off of the mainland economy has provided broad prospects for Hopewell Industries to expand in the mainland. Hu Yingxiang has an insight into the general trend, and he is well aware that the bridge connecting the east and west banks of the Pearl River will become a key hub for the economic development of the Pearl River Delta region.
Thus, the idea of the Humen Bridge was conceived in his mind.
This is a difficult project that requires a lot of money and manpower and material resources. But Hu Yingxiang is confident in his ability and determination. After several negotiations and efforts, he finally persuaded the government to cooperate with Hopewell Group and officially started the construction of the Humen Bridge in 1992.
In the 1980s, the spring breeze of reform and opening up brought rapid economic development to Guangdong. The construction of transportation infrastructure has become the most urgent need in this hot land.
Hu Yingxiang's eyes scanned the banks of the Pearl River, and he realized that the bridge connecting the east and west districts would become an important link for regional development.
This is an unprecedented challenge, a daunting project that requires a huge amount of money and a lot of human and material resources. Many people questioned and doubted this crazy idea, but Hu Yingxiang was confident that he had enough strength and determination to complete this dream.
After several rounds of negotiations and hard work, Hu Yingxiang finally persuaded the government to officially start construction of the Humen Bridge in 1992. From this moment on, a seemingly impossible project gradually unfolded.
The construction of the bridge was difficult, and workers worked diligently to operate machinery and equipment, working on the water in hot or cold conditions, and engaged in a protracted struggle with steel and cement.
Just when people began to doubt and question, Hu Yingxiang never wavered in his confidence in this project.
He appeared on the front line of construction from time to time to understand the progress of the project and solve practical problems in a timely manner. Sometimes, he would personally roll up his sleeves and fight side by side with the workers, using his actions to boost morale.
In this way, with Hu Yingxiang's personal efforts and all-out efforts, accompanied by the roaring machines and the deafening sound of drilling and chiseling, the Humen Bridge was finally completed in 1997 and became the proud work connecting Nansha in Guangzhou and Humen in Dongguan.
The 1.6-kilometer-long, two-way, six-lane suspension bridge spans both sides of the Pearl River, making it the largest cross-river passage in the Pearl River Delta region.
It stands majestically like a giant dragon, witnessing the wisdom and sweat of Hu Yingxiang and countless builders under his hands.
In May 1997, the Humen Bridge was officially opened to traffic, and the steel dragon across the Pearl River finally met the world. Its completion has brought new transportation convenience to the Pearl River Delta region.
In the past, it was necessary to travel more than 120 kilometers to travel a long distance from Guangzhou to Zhuhai. Now, it only takes 45 kilometers to reach the distance directly, and the distance between the two sides has been reduced by almost two-thirds.
The opening of the Humen Bridge has shortened the distance between the cities in the Pearl River Delta, bringing great convenience to the flow of people and the transportation of materials.
According to the data, the bridge has a staggering 160,000 vehicles per day, making it one of the busiest cross-river transportation hubs in the Pearl River Delta region.
The breakthrough of the Humen Bridge is like a booster, injecting new vitality into the economic development of the Pearl River Delta region. The completion of the bridge has shortened the distance between Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Shenzhen and other places, accelerated the efficiency of goods circulation and personnel exchanges, and promoted the integrated development process of the entire Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
As a result, the speed of development in many fields such as industrial and agricultural production, manufacturing and processing, finance and trade has been improved. The huge comprehensive benefits brought by the bridge have become an important cornerstone to support the vigorous development of the Pearl River Delta and the Greater Bay Area.
At the beginning of the opening of the Humen Bridge, when the bridge's annual revenue of 1 billion yuan was exposed, the outside world was in an uproar. Many people whispered in private, looking forward to seeing how the wealthy Hong Kong businessman Hu Yingxiang would cling to this "cash cow".
However, to everyone's surprise, just as the bridge was just put into use, Hu Yingxiang solemnly made a promise that made the world jaw-dropping.
Hu Yingxiang was dressed in a dark blue suit, and stood respectfully in front of the podium with his hands folded: "This bridge is a masterpiece that I have worked hard to build after a lot of hard work.
It is a testament to my deep attachment to my hometown and my infinite love for my country.
There was a suffocating silence at the scene, and everyone was shocked by Hu Yingxiang's heroic declaration. For a time, the voices of doubt, opposition, and doubt were endless.
"Is this boss crazy? Giving up the 'money tide' with an annual income of 1 billion yuan and giving away the bridge for nothing is really crazy!"
"Incredible! How could Hu Yingxiang make such a fantastical decision?"
In the face of overwhelming criticism, Hu Yingxiang was categorical, showing his side as a "tough guy" for the first time, and firmly refuted all doubts and doubts.
"Although the bridge with an annual income of 1 billion yuan is a considerable amount of income, the interests of the country and the people are above all else! It is my responsibility and obligation to dedicate the bridge to the motherland.
It was this unswerving promise, coupled with Hu Yingxiang's noble sentiment of patriotism and love for his hometown, that made this incident quickly win widespread praise and recognition in society.
Sure enough, a few years later, when the bridge recovered all the investment costs of its construction, Hu Yingxiang made a promise and insisted on donating this "cash cow" to the state free of charge.
This deafening decision made him an outstanding example of promoting the spirit of patriotism in one fell swoop, and also let the world see the noble sentiments and pure heart of a rich man.
As an outstanding Hong Kong businessman who emerged in the early days of reform and opening up, Hu Yingxiang is full of enthusiasm and expectations for the revitalization of the mainland's economy. His original intention is very pure and direct: to let the motherland and hometown he love prosper faster and integrate into the world family.
In order to achieve this goal, Hu Yingxiang moved forward bravely, resolutely shouldered the important task of introducing the concept and operation mode of market economy into China, and became a brave pioneer.
He set his sights on the energy industry and transportation infrastructure, and invested heavily in these important industries for the national economy and people's livelihood, becoming one of the largest foreign investors in China.
According to statistics, Hu Yingxiang has injected more than 510 billion yuan of investment into domestic infrastructure over the past 40 years. He built and rebuilt 371 kilometers of roads and had an installed power plant capacity of 3.88 million kilowatts.
In the praise of people from all walks of life, he is known as "a bold and insightful entrepreneur" and "a leader of foreign investment".
The Humen Bridge, known as a "classic masterpiece", is a masterpiece that Hu Yingxiang invested more than 3 billion yuan to personally supervise. After five years, this world-rare extra-large suspension bridge finally crossed the Pearl River and became a proud landmark for the people of his hometown.
In addition to devoting himself to national construction, Hu Yingxiang is also an out-and-out philanthropist. Despite being a billionaire, his life is quite simple and free of extravagance.
But whenever a disaster occurs or there is a need for educational public welfare, he will not hesitate to help.
Hu Yingxiang is full of enthusiasm for education in his hometown, and has invested a lot of money from primary school to university. He has successively funded the construction of Shuntian Primary School in Shunde, Guangdong, the construction of the experimental building of Peizheng Middle School in Guangzhou, and donated a huge amount of up to 100 million US dollars to his alma mater, Princeton University.
At the same time, Hu Yingxiang is also an important donor to many universities in Hong Kong and the mainland, and has donated tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars to campus halls, including the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Chinese and the City University.
The mainland's Guangzhou Science and Technology Progress Fund and Huadu Education Fund also receive tens of millions of dollars from Hu Yingxiang every year.
According to incomplete statistics, over the past 40 years, Hu Yingxiang's total donations to education, charity and public welfare in the mainland have exceeded 210 million yuan. It is precisely because of his generosity and patriotism that many poor students have been able to realize their dreams, and the country's scientific and educational undertakings have been able to receive continuous financial support.