In 1976, when the political storm subsided, he said to Rong Yiren: "The dark days have passed, and you are ready to serve the country."
This is the prelude to a period of change in China. Subsequently, the first discussed and appointed Rong Yiren as the vice chairman of the CPPCC, opening a new chapter in his political arena.
At the end of 1978, it was decided to shift the focus of work to socialist modernization.
How to promote modernization has become a common consideration for leaders. Rong Yiren was specially summoned to meet with other representatives of the industrial and commercial circles to formulate a plan for promoting modernization.
Rong Yiren put forward a proposal to strengthen the management of the introduction of projects and make reasonable use of overseas funds, which was highly approved.
At a meeting, ** put forward his ardent hope to Rong Yiren, hoping that he would take care of some of the affairs at hand and make suggestions for the country's economic construction.
**Encourage Rong Yiren to "go out of the mountains" to engage in the economic construction of the motherland, or preside over a certain aspect of work, or open up some new fields.
This entrustment made Rong Yiren's thoughts stir.
He faces two paths, one is to continue to hold a position in the first place, and the other is to open up new business areas. After careful consideration, Rong Yiren finally decided: "I don't want to be an official, I still want to run a business and be an entrepreneur."
In the middle of the night, Rong Yiren pondered the future development path in his study. He decided to set up an investment trust company to contribute to the cause of opening up to the outside world.
Rong Yiren drafted a report that put forward CITIC's vision and hoped to receive support from the best. After the report was handed over, it was approved by *** and other leaders.
The preparation for the establishment of CITIC was officially launched.
In 1982, Xiong Xianghui and Rong Yiren officially began to cooperate in CITIC. After the establishment of CITIC, Rong Yiren devoted himself tirelessly, but he did not receive any salary.
Rong Yiren cares about the work and life of the company's employees, and even takes out his own house as a dormitory for single employees and provides them with free use.
In 1985, Rong Yiren joined the Communist Party and became the executor of China's opening up policy.
He has traveled to dozens of countries and regions for the development of CITIC and established extensive international relations.
In the predicament of Western countries imposing sanctions on China, Rong Yiren invited important people from around the world to Beijing in the name of CITIC to convey China's voice, and was hailed as "an important executor of China's opening up policy".
Rong Yiren has always been concerned about the affairs of the country and has worked hard to make suggestions for the country's modernization. His dedication and unwavering support for socialism are admirable.
He is not only an outstanding entrepreneur, but also an outstanding non-party person who has contributed to the prosperity of the country.