Ren Zhengfei

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei met with Xi’an Jiaotong University leaders to discuss deeper collaboration in research, education, and talent development. Ren emphasized the importance of fundamental research, particularly mathematics, and Huawei’s strategy of collaborative innovation with universities. He expressed confidence in China’s technological advancement, highlighting opportunities in chip development through mathematical solutions and diverse operating systems. Ren stressed the crucial role of education and talent cultivation.

In an interview with *People’s Daily*, Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei discussed the company’s challenges, emphasizing pragmatic action and self-awareness. He dismissed dwelling on difficulties, advocating for incremental progress. Ren also addressed public praise, highlighting the importance of criticism for continuous improvement and valuing honest feedback. His leadership philosophy centers on self-reliance and unwavering commitment to execution, prioritizing operational excellence above all.