In a recent video posted on social media, renowned economist and former Chinese University of Hong Kong professor, Lang Xianping, offered his stark assessment of the departure of Meng Yutong from Gree Electric, stirring discussion across business circles.
Lang’s commentary expressed considerable disapproval of Meng’s decision, viewing it as a wasted opportunity. He recounted how he had previously hosted both Dong Mingzhu, the chairperson of Gree, and Meng on his program, observing firsthand Dong’s apparent high regard for Meng.
“Meng didn’t appreciate the significant advantages she had,” Lang stated. “Having such a powerful mentor in Dong, she chose to walk away. The circumstances surrounding her resignation suggest a strained relationship, as evidenced by Dong’s public dissatisfaction during a live broadcast. Successful people, as we know, do not forget perceived slights.”
Lang further elaborated, “Abandoning the platform provided by Dong, assuming one can succeed independently…that is naive. With Dong’s backing, a single statement from Meng was worth far more than a hundred individual actions. Dong could have introduced her to Huawei, or even arranged a beneficial marriage. The opportunities were abundant because of Dong’s support, yet Meng became, in Lang’s view, overly ambitious and driven by perceived personal attributes.”
He attributed Meng’s initial popularity to Dong Mingzhu’s influence, arguing that her departure, rather than her individual merit, was the news. Would she have received the same attention without the backing of such a high-profile businesswoman? Lang suggests the young generation are generally short-sighted, prioritizing rapid financial gain.
Notably, not too long ago, a significant event unfolded: Dong Mingzhu and Meng Yutong jointly appeared on the “Gree Mingzhu Selected” live streaming channel, marking the first public appearance of the two since Meng’s departure. This, one could say, was a symbolic “thawing” of relations.
The live stream generated remarkable viewership for Gree. Data from Feigua showed the “Gree Mingzhu Selected” channel attracted 2.92 million views that evening, with a peak concurrent viewership exceeding 30,000. The sales volume reached an impressive 5 million yuan, earning its place at the top of the “Major Appliances” category.
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