Netter Wang

Author: Zhao Xu
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Publish Date: 2000-07-01
Features: The familiar names of Wang Zhidong, Ding Lei, Zhang Chaoqiang, Wang Juntao, Wang Weijia, Gong Yu, Zhou Hongyi, Zhao Xiaoxia, Shao Yibo, and Ji Qi have been repeatedly mentioned by the media. However, how did they swiftly establish their online empires in just one or two years? How did they become the focus of the media? How was the myth of turning internet gold achieved? With these questions in mind, reporter Zhao Xu of the China Youth News comprehensively tracked and interviewed these creators of the myth, revealing untold stories behind them, allowing people to truly understand Wang Zhidong's exile from Sina, Ding Lei's struggles with NetEase, and Zhang Chaoqiang's "Silver Fox" plan. This book, written by reporter Zhao Xu of the Beijing Youth News, uncovers the inner workings of internet entrepreneurs through interviews, narrating the following content: Why were they able to swiftly build online empires in just a short one or two years? Why were they young yet adored and envied by the youth? Untold stories behind Wang Zhidong, Wang Juntao, Ding Lei, Zhang Chaoqiang, Wang Weijia, Gong Yu, Zhou Hongyi, Zhao Xiaoxia, Chen Yizhou, Shao Yibo, and Ji Qi. When will the myth of turning internet gold truly be realized? Excerpt: One of the biggest taboos in the Lao Rong network enterprise is to create something identical to others, because in the internet industry, there is often only the first, no second. Truly successful internet companies are constantly thinking about what others haven't done, or they specialize in doing things that everyone says are impossible to succeed in. — Wang Juntao Building a Network Commercial Empire "France is an exquisite country, a country that values elegance. Every detail is meticulously crafted, and every corner of the hotel lobby is a work of art, making one unable to breathe easily." On June 14, 2000, in a column article he wrote for the Beijing Evening News, Wang Juntao described France in this way. This tense yet exhilarating feeling accompanied the creator of China's largest and most renowned e-commerce website—8848—for the next three days. From the grand opening ceremony in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, attended personally by the French President, to the magnificent banquet in the battle painting hall, and to the World Economic Forum where global business giants gathered, Wang Juntao felt the thick atmosphere of wealth in the air of Paris. The next evening, when he sat in the battle painting hall, surrounded by huge paintings on the walls, attending a banquet hosted by the French government, he felt as if the historically rich French were using this opportunity to declare to the world: a new battle, a new battle in the field of the economy, and France was not planning to fail. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't enjoy this dinner. In the morning, Wang Juntao's conversation with Dell (the largest computer retailer in the U.S.) had prompted many conference attendees to frequently approach him. "The Middle Eastern oil tycoon sitting opposite me was also infected, and the entire banquet was filled with his inquiries about e-commerce." At this moment, Wang Juntao was no longer just a rising figure in China's e-commerce industry, but a guest at the Sixth World Economic Forum held in Paris, France. As the chairman of the newly established Zhuma La Ma E-commerce Company, he had the rare opportunity to join this global wealth club, a first in the history of the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum, which began in 1995, "selects the most dynamic place in the world each year to invite the CEOs of top companies to discuss major issues affecting the global economy," with its main participants being the Fortune Global 500 companies. After the banquet, the organizers held a fireworks display in the beautiful gardens of the Palace of Versailles. The of the Australian telecom executive sitting next to him resonated with Wang Juntao: "I had always doubted whether the historically rich and steady French could embrace the internet age. Today, they performed exceptionally well. In just a few hours, they presented their glorious history, magnificent art, and fine cuisine, while also showing their determination to lead the internet economy. We often say that France is the 'Western China,' because China also has a glorious history, magnificent art, and fine cuisine. Now it's even more so, because I just learned from you that your China also has the determination to lead the internet economy." On the way back, the convoy specifically took a detour through the dazzling Champs-élysées, allowing these business giants to experience the colorful night of Paris. However, Wang Juntao picked up his name badge, gazing at the Earth symbol of the World Economic Forum on it and lost in thought. Two hours before leaving Paris, he made a special trip to the stadium he had long dreamed of visiting. Facing the empty World Cup football stadium, Wang Juntao was lost in thought again. No one knew what he was thinking—about China's internet, e-commerce, or even Chinese football—because this operator of the 8848 website had not only built China's largest and most renowned e-commerce website but also gained fame by sponsoring the Shanghai Pudong football team. He was not only a pioneer of China's internet and a businessman in the business world but also a super football fan.