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Fan Hongwei Quotes

22 quotes from Fan Hongwei — Co-founder and former chair of Hanergy Thin Film Power Group, a Chinese solar energy company that was once valued at $4….

Success is not just about making money; it's about making a difference.

Success

In business, you must be willing to take risks and embrace change.

Innovation

We have to be forward-thinking and adapt to the evolving market.

Leadership

Collaboration is key to achieving great results in any industry.

Collaboration

Empowering women in business is essential for sustainable growth.

Empowerment

Our journey from a small factory to a global leader is a testament to hard work and perseverance.

Perseverance

Innovation is the key to staying ahead in a competitive market.

Innovation

We must embrace change and adapt to the evolving landscape of our industry.

Leadership

Collaboration is essential for achieving our goals and driving growth.

Collaboration

Building a strong team is the foundation of any successful business.

Leadership

Sustainability is not just a trend; it's a responsibility we must uphold.

Sustainability

Every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and learning.

Perseverance

Our vision is to lead the industry through innovation and excellence.

Vision

Empowering our employees is crucial for fostering creativity and innovation.

Empowerment

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Inspiration

Integrity and transparency are the cornerstones of our business practices.

Integrity

We are committed to creating value for our stakeholders and the community.

Community

I am a stupid person. All I do is make cotton thread into clothing. I believe that if you do one thing, stick to your main business, and remember your original intention, you will be able to do that one thing well.

Ma Jianrong, founder of Shenzhou International, on CCTV

I owe my success to the support from my country and the people. Without the great policies of the Party and the country, without the love of the people, there would be no Fan Bingbing. I have failed my country.

Fan Bingbing, in her coerced public apology, October 2018

She was born after the death of Mao Zedong, and has lived her entire life governed by the go-go brand of capitalism that enriched a generation but left everyone exposed when the political winds shifted.

A producer who knew Fan Bingbing, quoted in Vanity Fair, March 2019

Without the great policies of the Party and the country, without the love of the people, there would be no Fan Bingbing. I have failed my country.

Fan Bingbing, in her state-coerced apology, October 2018 — a signal every Chinese entrepreneur decoded

The majority of HTF's sales — made at a net profit margin of more than 50 per cent — were to its own parent company.

The Financial Times, on Hanergy's collapse, May 2015 — the counter-model to Fan Hongwei's approach

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