Recently, I had dinner with a senior colleague, a man in his forties who also works in manufacturing/retail, while on a business trip. I've known him for several years, having seen him only a handful of times in Hong Kong, but we unexpectedly bumped into each other while traveling and decided to have dinner together. During our conversation, we naturally caught up on our businesses and discussed the difficulties and problems we're currently facing. The conversation stretched to four hours, and the food wasn't the main focus; the main thing was the discussion. He mentioned that it wasn't easy for my business to survive this long, but he admitted he had his own struggles… We don't know what tomorrow will bring, and being here today doesn't guarantee we'll be here forever. All people and things have their ups and downs; do your best and leave the rest to fate. However, the most crucial period in business is indeed the first five years. If you encounter many problems in the first five years, or if you've lost the will to continue, there's a good chance you'll have to give up. There are many reasons why a business might close down.
However, it is true that Hong Kong's business environment is not ideal in 2025. I am just a nobody and cannot influence policy, but the government also needs to consider whether it wants to continue to let the market continue like this. I have no opinion; I am also just a nobody, and my company going bankrupt is a minor matter. But from the perspective of Hong Kong's overall situation, I feel that perhaps the various changes in Hong Kong in recent years, and the current development, may not be the best for Hong Kong's future. But this is beyond my scope and should be handled by those with more experience and expertise.
I will do my best and have a clear conscience, but whether I succeed or not, I will take it in stride.
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