work ethic

On “Luo Yonghao’s Crossroads,” Li Auto CEO Li Xiang emphasized prioritizing execution, suggesting focusing on achieving three key tasks daily. He contrasted this with spreading oneself too thin, arguing that tackling too much leads to poor execution. Li admitted his work ethic paled compared to Xiaomi’s Lei Jun, whom Luo Yonghao lauded as a “famously hardworking genius.” Li also discussed his early investment strategy before launching Li Auto, inspired by Lei Jun’s approach to understanding the industry.

Jay Chou’s Instagram post featuring a reunion with Edison Chen, referencing their “Initial D” collaboration, sparked fan nostalgia. A fan’s comment about photo quality led to Chou’s blunt “I don’t have time” reply, which went viral. Fans defended his response, noting his busy schedule composing music and performing, despite health issues.

Richard Liu, JD.com’s founder, emphasized his commitment to employee compensation while acknowledging the industry’s demanding work environment. He highlighted significant salary increases over the past 18 months, with some employees seeing their income nearly double. Liu cited the example of delivery personnel in Beijing, whose average gross salary exceeds RMB 13,000, upon which social security and housing fund contributions are based. He reiterated the plan to keep raising cash compensation.