Having written for decades, I'm well aware of the injustices that plague the world. However, TVB's actions go beyond a simple commercial dispute; they are truly an act of exploitation using their monopoly position.
They treat artists like dirt, contracts like shackles, and, while maximizing profits, are reluctant to provide due rewards to those who create value. If this trend continues, what will become of the foundation of Hong Kong's cultural and creative industries? Where will the spirit of fairness and justice remain?
As the saying goes, "The problem is not the lack of resources, but the inequality of resources." TVB is sitting on a mountain of gold, yet it is so stingy with the artistes who are the cornerstone of its wealth.
The harshness of her contract and the low pay have long been a matter of public opinion within the industry. Is Miss Lu's misfortune unique? How many unknown artists and behind-the-scenes staff struggle within TVB's strict hierarchy and meager pay, yet dare not speak out?
I, a humble person, deeply fear that monopoly breeds arrogance, and arrogance inevitably leads to injustice. Today, I speak up for Ms. Lui and demand justice for the countless artists who have been mistreated by TVB!
We urge all sectors of society to confront this issue head-on and urge TVB to change its ways and treat its dedicated employees well. We also urge the Hong Kong government to review the monopoly on television licenses and introduce healthy competition to break this stale atmosphere and restore a bright future to Hong Kong's television screens.
If we allow them to exploit artists in this way and treat them like cattle and horses, then the freedom and rule of law that Hong Kong Island is so proud of will be in vain.
I hereby inform you of this and hope you will understand! 】
Wow!
This great article is out!
Enough to shock the whole of Hong Kong!
It has to be said that Jin Yong is Jin Yong. The chivalrous spirit in his bones makes this article criticizing TVB full of a sense of "doing justice for the heavens", which aroused the dissatisfaction of every Hong Kong citizen who saw this article towards TVB.
At the same time, there were photos of Lu Ruirong and his daughter looking gloomy in front of the financial company, and the recording of Fang Yihua's cold and ruthless debt collection, "See you in court!", "One million and a half million! Not a penny less!", which immediately pushed TVB and TVB executives such as Run Run Shaw and Fang Yihua to the forefront.
The streets and alleys were crowded with people scrambling to get their hands on Ming Pao in front of newsstands. Everyone was eager to read this manifesto, and the discussion was deafening.
"Master Jin Yong has personally spoken out! TVB has gone too far this time!"
"Forcing people to borrow high-interest loans to pay for breach of contract fees? TVB is truly ruthless!"
A middle-aged woman looked at the haggard face of Lu's father in the photo and shouted indignantly.
A dock worker passed around a newspaper during a break: "I only knew TVB's salaries were low before, but I didn't expect the contract to be so shady. They're treating the third runner-up like this. How are those extras supposed to survive?"
A young white-collar worker watching from the tea restaurant also shook his head and said, "Mr. Cha is right. Monopoly is the original sin. It's not like TVB isn't making any money. They make so much, but they won't even give a share of the profits to the artists?"
In the artist circle of Hong Kong Island, countless TVB artists, big and small, were privately circulating Ming Pao, especially when they saw Master Jin Yong cheering for them, they felt mixed emotions.
Lu Ruirong's experience had deeply stung the hidden pain they all shared. Some artists whose contracts were about to expire were also beginning to feel uneasy.
Even many artists' fan clubs have begun to react strongly, sending letters or making phone calls to TVB, demanding better treatment for the artists and protesting against such "vampire contracts" for their idols.
At this time, fan culture had begun to gradually emerge in Hong Kong. Many young star-chasers always believed that their idols must live a glamorous life and have a high income.
But now that the news has been exposed by Ming Pao, the reaction of these fans is particularly strong, knowing that their idols are also being treated harshly by TVB.
Among the big British companies, the Ming Pao was also quickly delivered to the offices of senior executives of British financial groups such as Standard Chartered, HSBC, and Swire.
They frowned slightly and exchanged meaningful glances.
Originally, this was just news in the television media field, and the situation of TVB and Run Run Shaw had little to do with them.
However, Jin Yong's article directly targeted monopoly and touched some of their sensitive nerves.
After all, during Governor MacLehose's term in office, Hong Kong Island was promoting an atmosphere of "clean government" and "fairness". If this matter continued to ferment, it might lead to complications and easily carry with it some public grievances in Hong Kong Island, affecting other monopoly areas involved by these British capitals.
But they are not blind. They know that Jin Yong would not suddenly attack TVB like a lunatic for no good reason. There must be a mastermind behind it.
"I'm afraid Sir Shao has gotten himself into trouble this time."
"Haha! Let's see how he solves it this time. I think it's likely that Xiaolin Tianwang and Jin Yong are secretly colluding with each other. Otherwise, how could Xiaolin Tianwang suffer a setback and then Jin Yong bombard TVB..."
"That's all Xiaolin Tianwang can do. Let's see how our Lord Shao handles it. He's quite intelligent."
As for some Chinese tycoons, many of them have a good relationship with Run Run Shaw and often place advertisements on TVB, so they can't help but worry about him.
After reading the report, Pao Yue-Kong sighed to his son-in-law beside him, "Brother Yifu is really too stingy when it comes to artist salaries. Every word in Jin Yong's article is heartbreaking! Do you think I should call and try to bring the two of them together? After all, they're both prominent Chinese people, and it's outrageous to have such a scene!"
But his son-in-law sighed and said, "Daddy! This matter might not be that simple. Mr. Cha and Mr. Shao have always had a good relationship. There's no reason for them to suddenly attack like this. I'm afraid it's that Mr. Lin who's behind this."
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