Mong Kok Computer Centre Explained

Mong Kok Computer Centre is a shopping mall for computers and computer related products in Nelson Street, in Mong Kok, Hong Kong.

The three floor mall houses more than 70 computer shops and attracts some 10,000 customers daily.^[1] Shops sell various kinds of products, including laptops, computer software, hardware and other accessories. Most shops offer made-to-order computers with customizable configurations, while others offer individual parts for customers who prefer to build own machines.

Free Wi-Fi access is offered in the shopping mall.

Ownership

In the 1990s, the building was owned by Tang Shing-bor, a major property investor in Mong Kok.^[2] Alpha Investment Partners, the property investment fund of Keppel Land of Singapore, bought it for HK$750 million in January 2007.^{[3] [4]}

Strikes by tenants

In February 2009, shop operators and tenants went on strikes to demand a rent cut during the economic downturn.^{[5] [6]} Another strike occurred in April 2009, over complaints that computer festival bargains were cutting into their sales.^[7]

Transportation

Mong Kok station Exit D3, E2

See also

• Golden Computer Centre and Golden Computer Arcade

External links

• http://www.mongkokcc.com/

22.3185°N 114.171°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: First Computer Mall in Hong Kong with Wireless Internet Connection. 16 March 2005. Huawei-3Com Co., Ltd.. 2009-05-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20090217150443/http://smartinfo.com.hk/huawei-3com/apr2005china/aolynk.htm. 17 February 2009. dead.
2. News: Demand fierce for Mongkok shops. Sito. Peggy. 2004-03-10. South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. Property 1.
3. News: Funds take aim at shopping centres. Liu. Yvonne. 2007-03-14. South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. Property 3.
4. News: Global funds expand portfolios. Nip. Amy. 2007-07-06. The Standard. The Standard Newspapers Publishing Ltd. 03.
5. News: Mong Kok traders strike for lower rents. But. Joshua. 2009-02-19. South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. EDT3.
6. News: http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2009/02/19/a14-0219.pdf. zh:旺電商戶罷市促減租4成. 邱. 益忠. 2009-02-19. 香港文匯報. A14. Chinese. 2009-05-30.
7. News: Computer shops protest at cut-price festivals. Nip. Amy. 2009-04-10. South China Morning Post . South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. City 3.