When several people suggested that foreign advisers be asked to help with the construction, Mr. Hung demurred because he believed that Chinese engineers alone could complete the project. Aware of his great responsibility, Hung faced his challenge. His working team faced many difficulties.
當時有許多人都向他建議聘請一些外籍工程專家來參與這項工作，洪炳麟不接受，因為他認為無此必要，國內優秀的工程人才比比皆是，幹嘛一定要迷信洋顧問？