Even in the homes of some Chinese tycoons, when they saw that the TV turned on by the servants happened to be Asia Television, which was broadcasting the beautiful scenery and the recent people's livelihood in the mainland, they could not help but stop and stare at the TV, their lips moving up and down slightly, wanting to say something, but nothing came out.
The TV screen, such a small window, has now become an emotional bridge connecting the past and the present, Hong Kong Island and the mainland.
Those "dilapidated" scenes in Fang Yihua's eyes are the mark of hometown engraved in the bones and the proof of blood connection in the eyes of those who have been away from their hometown for decades.
They saw familiar street names, even if the images were blurry; heard the long-lost narration in their hometown accent, even if the content was dull; recognized the general outline of the landscape of their hometown, even if the colors were dull...
All this is enough to make their hearts surge and their eyes fill with tears.
Phones rang out in communities where old immigrants lived, relaying the same urgent message: "Look at Asia Channel! There's my hometown!"
A silent and huge resonance spread among the middle-aged and elderly people in Hong Kong Island.
Asia Television's morning ratings quietly climbed amid the ridicule of TVB executives such as Mona Fong.
Governor's House.
Thomson, Director of the Information Management Agency, rushed into the office of Governor Murray MacLehose with a grim face, even forgetting to knock on the door.
"Your Excellency the Governor! Asia Television! ATV! They... they are openly broadcasting news propaganda clips from the mainland!
This is a blatant act of serving as a mouthpiece for the mainland! This is extremely egregious! I strongly recommend that a stern warning be issued to Asia Television immediately, and if necessary, that the process of revoking its license be considered! This kind of propaganda infiltration must not be allowed to continue!"
Sir Murray MacLehose was reviewing documents, but his brows furrowed deeply when he heard this.
Today, the relationship between the British Hong Kong government and the mainland is still very tense, especially when the two sides begin to discuss the issue of the return of Hong Kong Island, there will be a very sensitive few years.
If at this time, the mainland had a television channel that could speak out in Hong Kong Island, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Therefore, Hong Kong government official Murray MacLehose had to immediately put aside his other work and pay attention to this matter.
Kobayashi Tenbo?
How could he do such an "unwise" thing?
This is in stark contrast to his usual image of being shrewd and knowing how to act in moderation.
Is it true that TVB has pushed them to the limit, leading them to make one stupid move after another? Or... did they have other motives from the very beginning when they set up the station? Are they being instigated and supported by forces from mainland China?
He is well aware of the sensitivity of Hong Kong society to information from the mainland, especially in the current complex political environment, and he must do his best to eliminate and block the influence of the mainland.
"Turn on the TV and tune it to Asia TV."
MacLehose said in a deep voice, his face showing no emotion.
The secretary immediately switched the office TV to the ATV channel.
The screen was showing a scene of citizens in a small county in mainland China queuing up to buy breakfast and riding bicycles to work in the morning.
People's clothes are indeed simple, even old-fashioned, and the street facilities are also rudimentary.
Murray MacLehose stared at it for a while without saying anything.
Thomson said anxiously, "Your Excellency, look! These are carefully selected images showing the so-called 'simple' life on the mainland! This is propaganda! We must stop it immediately!"
MacLehose raised his hand, signaling Thomson to calm down.
He picked up the red dedicated phone on the table and dialed directly to the office of the chairman of the Jardine Matheson Group. He knew that Kobayashi Tenmo was most likely there in charge at the moment.
Although he had also seen these "confirmed" broadcast footage, which were indeed news clips from the mainland, he always felt that things would not be so simple, and he wanted to hear how Kobayashi Tianwang would explain and quibble.
The call was connected quickly.
"Hello, I'm Kobayashi Tenmo."
Lin Huowang's familiar and confident voice came from the receiver.
"Mr. Xiaolin! I'm watching your Asia Channel right now. Can you explain why you're broadcasting official news clips from mainland China?"
Director Thomson is here with me, and he believes this constitutes clear political propaganda and violates our broadcasting regulations! This is extremely dangerous and unwise! You must stop it immediately!
MacLehose's words were very straightforward and serious.
Although he loves and is proficient in Chinese culture, he has never been one to beat around the bush.
Likewise, he didn't want Kobayashi Tenwang to leave room for ambiguity and sophistry when talking to him, so he was so direct and clear, and gave the order as a warning.
There was silence on the other end of the line for two seconds, followed by Lin Huowang's slightly aggrieved and confused voice: "Publicity? Your Excellency, Governor, you misunderstood! How could this possibly be propaganda for the mainland?"
"Oh? Misunderstanding?" Murray MacLehose asked back.
"Of course! Your Excellency, Governor, please take a close look at these images! What do these carefully selected images depict? They depict the mainland's backwardness! Their material scarcity! The people's... well, simplicity, or perhaps, their earthiness! This perfectly aligns with the Hong Kong media's consistent reporting angle on the mainland! We are objectively showcasing the 'real' side of the mainland. How can this be considered propaganda?"
MacLehose was stunned when he heard this and looked at the TV screen again.
He never expected that Lin Huowang would give such an explanation. It sounded quite...reasonable.
In the picture at this moment, there is indeed an old farmer wearing patched clothes working in the fields, with a low adobe house in the background.
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