Zong Qinghou, the founder and chairman of Wahaha Group, has been the richest man in China three times and is known as the leader of China's beverage industry. Jack Ma, the founder and chairman of Alibaba Group, has repeatedly been on the world's richest list and is known as a leading figure in China's Internet industry. The two entrepreneurs from Zhejiang are both witnesses and promoters of reform and opening up, leaders and benchmarks of China's economy, and vanes and models of Chinese society. However, there was a "virtual and real dispute" between the two entrepreneurs, which aroused widespread attention and discussion in the society. Is this "battle between the virtual and the real" a contest between Zhejiang businessmen or a change between the times?
1. The causes of the "dispute between fiction and reality" between Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun: different views, different positions, and different interests.
To understand the causes of Zong Qinghou's "dispute between fiction and reality" with Ma Yun, we must first understand their views and positions. Zong Qinghou is a staunch supporter of the real economy, and he believes that the real economy is the foundation of the country, the pillar of society, and the well-being of the people. He once said: "The real economy is the lifeblood of the country, and without the real economy, there will be no future for the country." "He is also a practitioner who insists on the real economy, he has developed from a primary school teacher to a beverage giant, and he has created a miracle of a Chinese private enterprise with his own efforts and wisdom. He once said: "I never lay off employees, not because I have money, but because I have a reason." I don't lay off employees because I see the demand of the market, I see the value of employees, and I see the future of the enterprise. "He is also a prudent manager of the real economy, and he has always adhered to the "four nos" principle of operation and management - no listing, no loans, no vice presidents, and no real estate. He once said: "Wahaha is not bad for money, and it does not need to be listed." His views and positions undoubtedly reflect his confidence and loyalty to the real economy, as well as his understanding and control of the real economy.
Jack Ma is a staunch advocate of the new economy, and he believes that the new economy is the trend of the times, a social change, and the choice of the people. He once said: "The new economy is not a virtual economy, but an extension and upgrade of the real economy." "He is also a practitioner of the new economy, he has developed from an English teacher to an Internet giant, and he has used his innovation and leadership to create a miracle of China's Internet enterprises. He once said: "Our goal is to make it easy to do business in the world." He is also a bold leader of the new economy, and he has been driving the five major changes of "new retail, new manufacturing, new finance, new technology and new resources", he once said: "What we want to do is not to change the rules, but to change the game." His views and positions undoubtedly reflect his belief and enthusiasm for the new economy, as well as his insight and guidance on the new economy.
The cause of the "dispute between reality and fiction" between Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun should also be understood about their interests and conflicts. Although the real economy and the new economy represented by Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun are both important parts of China's economy, there are also competition and contradictions. The real economy and the new economy have different demands and interests in terms of market share, consumption patterns, resource allocation, and tax policies. In the process of development, the real economy and the new economy will also encounter various problems and challenges. The real economy and the new economy will also have different strategies and approaches when dealing with problems and challenges. The real economy and the new economy will also have different attitudes and ways of interacting and collaborating. The industries and fields in which Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun are located are also important intersection and friction points between the real economy and the new economy. Zong Qinghou's Wahaha and Jack Ma's Alibaba have direct or indirect competition and cooperation in the fields of beverage, food, retail, logistics, and finance. The individuals and businesses of Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun have also been affected and constrained by the real economy and the new economy. The interests and conflicts between Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun have undoubtedly exacerbated the differences and antagonisms in their views and attitudes towards the real economy and the new economy.
2. The process of Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun's "dispute between fiction and reality": different occasions, different expressions, and different reactions.
To analyze the process of Zong Qinghou's "dispute between fiction and reality" with Ma Yun, we must first understand their occasions and expressions. Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun's "virtual and real dispute" began on December 25, 2016, CCTV financial channel broadcast the "Dialogue" column, in **"2016 China's manufacturing industry is facing the deep reasons for the cold winter" and "how to revitalize the real economy", Zong Qinghou was asked how to view Ma Yun's "new retail, new manufacturing, new finance, new technology and new resources" five major changes. According to The Paper, Zong Qinghou said, "Except for new technology, everything else is nonsense." (Ma Yun) himself is not (engaged in) the real economy, (can) make something", new technology is what the real economy should pursue, can help the manufacturing industry from the low-end to the high-end. This is the first time that Zong Qinghou has publicly "scolded" Ma Yun, and it is also the fuse that triggered the "dispute between fiction and reality".
On January 25, 2017, Ma Yun delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, proposing the specific content and significance of the five major changes of "new retail, new manufacturing, new finance, new technology and new resources". According to Xinhua News Agency, Ma Yun said, "New retail is to achieve online and offline integration through the Internet, big data, cloud computing and other technologies to improve consumer experience and efficiency; New manufacturing is to realize the optimization of the first chain and improve the innovation and quality of producers through the Internet, big data, cloud computing and other technologies; New finance is to achieve financial inclusion and improve financial security and efficiency through technologies such as the Internet, big data, and cloud computing. New technologies are the popularization of technology through the Internet, big data, cloud computing and other technologies, and enhance the value and influence of technology; New resources are shared through the Internet, big data, cloud computing and other technologies to achieve resource sharing and improve the utilization and protection of resources. This is the first time that Ma Yun has publicly responded to Zong Qinghou's "scolding", and it is also the driving force for deepening the "dispute between fiction and reality".
The climax of Zong Qinghou's "virtual and real dispute" between Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun was on March 15, 2017, when Zong Qinghou once again issued his "scolding" against Ma Yun at the press conference after the conclusion of the Fifth Session of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. According to Sina Finance, Zong Qinghou said, "I don't agree with Ma Yun's statement of new retail, new manufacturing, new finance, new technology and new resources, I think this is misleading, a disrespect for the real economy, and an irresponsibility to the country." He also said, "I don't think Jack Ma is a business leader, I think he is a business leader, he used his influence to engage in some false data, deceive consumers, damage the real economy, and undermine market order." He also said, "I don't think Jack Ma is a visionary, I think he is a short-sighted person, he only sees his own interests, he does not see the interests of the country, he does not see the interests of society, he does not see the interests of the people." This is the second time that Zong Qinghou has publicly "scolded" Ma Yun, and it is also the climax of the "dispute between fiction and reality".
On April 10, 2017, Jack Ma publicly responded to Zong Qinghou's "scolding" for the first time at Alibaba Group's 2017 annual investor conference. According to Tencent Technology, Jack Ma said, "I don't want to argue with Mr. Zong Qinghou, I respect his views and understand his feelings." I think he is an amazing entrepreneur who has made great contributions to the beverage industry in China, and he is also a person who is kind and righteous, and he is good to his employees and customers. He also said, "I don't think Mr. Zong Qinghou is my opponent, I think he is my friend, we are all from Zhejiang, we are all beneficiaries of reform and opening up, we are all participants in China's economy, we are all contributors to Chinese society." He also said, "I don't think Mr. Zong Qinghou is a backward person, I think he is a progressive person, he is constantly learning and innovating, he is constantly adapting and changing, and he is constantly seeking and cooperating." This is the first time that Ma Yun has publicly responded to Zong Qinghou's "scolding", and it is also a moderating force to calm the "dispute between fiction and reality".
3. The significance of Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun's "battle between fiction and reality": a contest between Zhejiang businessmen or a change between the times?
To evaluate the significance of Zong Qinghou's "virtual and real dispute" with Ma Yun, we must first understand their influence and representativeness. The "dispute between Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun" is not only a dispute between two people, but also a dispute between two economies, and a dispute between two eras. Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun are both Zhejiang businessmen, both Chinese entrepreneurs, and both world leaders. Their controversy is also a controversy between Zhejiang businessmen, a controversy between China's economy, and a controversy between the world economy. Their controversy is also the debate between the traditional economy and the new economy, the debate between the real economy and the virtual economy, and the debate between the industrial economy and the Internet economy. Their argument is also a debate between the past and the present, between the present and the future, and between the future and the future. Their controversy has undoubtedly aroused widespread concern and discussion in society, and also reflects the profound changes and challenges in society.
The "virtual and real dispute" between Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun is not only a contest between Zhejiang businessmen, but also a change between the times. As Zhejiang businessmen, Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun both have strong regional characteristics and cultural heritage, they both inherit the spirit and tradition of Zhejiang businessmen, and they both show the style and characteristics of Zhejiang businessmen. Their contest is also a contest of Zhejiang businessmen, and it is also a change of Zhejiang businessmen. Zhejiang businessmen are one of the most dynamic and innovative business groups in China, and they have played an important role in promoting the development of China's economy and playing an important leading role in the transformation of Chinese society. Their contest is also the self-transcendence and self-renewal of Zhejiang businessmen, the diversity and inclusiveness of Zhejiang businessmen, and the competition and cooperation of Zhejiang businessmen. Their contest has undoubtedly promoted the development and progress of Zhejiang businessmen, as well as the contribution and influence of Zhejiang businessmen.
As an era, Zong Qinghou and Ma Yun both have distinct characteristics and significance of the times, they both represent the needs and directions of the times, and they both reflect the changes and challenges of the times. Their change is also the change of the times, and it is also the debate of the times. The times are a process of constant change and development, and the times are also a process of constant debate and consultation. Their changes are also the self-adjustment and self-improvement of the times, the diversification and coordination of the times, and the innovation and development of the times. Their changes have undoubtedly promoted the progress and change of the times.
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