Goodbye to the era of high profits: Lin Xingzhi's economic observations

Author: Lin Xingzhi
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Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Lin Xingzhi's political and economic short commentaries, along with the leisurely essays under the title "Blooming Weeds Under Trees." Although the topics and tones may vary, his fundamental writing direction remains consistent: providing information and disseminating knowledge. Thus, he can be considered the "pragmatic writer" in Oates' eyes. Pragmatic writers do not spread unfounded rumors and always emphasize substance in their writing. Lin Xingzhi's reputation as a masterful Hong Kong pen is built on this foundation of credibility. Professor Zhang Wuchen has always been self-critical, regarding his articles as his own wife—not considering them as worthless broom twigs, but cherishing and even boasting about them, a story that has long been celebrated. This time, even he acknowledges that Lin Xingzhi is a Hong Kong master pen, proving that the claim of his pioneering leadership is well-deserved.
Although Lin Xingzhi primarily discusses financial and economic events in his writings, he does not shy away from addressing social and political issues of the time. In recent years, he has been living a semi-retired life, shifting from writing opinion pieces to columns, with more time dedicated to book reviews. His understanding of the world, as reflected in his writing, has grown particularly sincere and insightful, and his articles have shed several layers of complexity, effortlessly entering a new realm of expression.