Group 1: Historical Context of Trade and Economy - In 1979, China began its reform and opening-up policy, with Guangdong and Fujian receiving special policies to boost foreign trade [1] - Throughout the 1980s, China experienced a trade deficit, peaking in 1985 with a gap of $15 billion between imports and exports [1] - Smuggling became prevalent in Guangdong due to significant price differences between foreign and domestic goods, despite government crackdowns [1] Group 2: Liang Jiarong's Early Career - Liang Jiarong, known for his social acumen, worked in Macau for over a decade, rising from a laborer to a significant figure by the early 1990s [3] - He returned to Zhuhai in 1992, motivated by a desire to leave Macau and the changing economic landscape in mainland China [3] Group 3: Entry into Real Estate - In 1992, a policy document defined real estate as a pillar industry, prompting Liang to establish Zhaofeng Real Estate Development Company in 1993 [3][5] - Despite a challenging market due to regulatory measures following the Hainan real estate bubble, Liang believed in the eventual recovery of the sector [5] Group 4: Business Strategies and Growth - Liang adopted aggressive strategies to acquire land at low costs, including controversial methods to secure land from local governments [5] - He utilized resources from Zhuhai's mineral and marine sectors to fund his operations, allowing his company to navigate the 1990s downturn [5] Group 5: Success and Wealth Accumulation - By 2004, the real estate market rebounded, and Liang's low-cost land acquisitions led to significant wealth, with land prices soaring from 70-90 yuan per square meter to over 3000 yuan [7] - Liang's company was renamed Shiyong Zhaoye, symbolizing prosperity and growth, while he maintained a low profile, with his father as the public face of the company [8] Group 6: Legal Troubles and Company Transition - In 2016, Liang faced legal issues related to money laundering, leading to a four-year investigation and his eventual flight abroad [10] - By 2024, the company underwent a significant transition, with Zhuhai State-owned Assets taking control for 2.55 billion yuan, marking a new chapter for Shiyong Zhaoye [10]
圈走2700亩地,把80岁老父亲干成首富的幕后大佬,如今被清空家底