At the top of his class in glass

What's your business ambition?

While we build Tunghsu into the flagship photoelectric glass maker in China, we aspire to be a world-class company and a time-honored brand. I've always been calling for mergers and technological alliances to develop one or two full-fledged, leading Chinese companies in photoelectric industry. The ambition of Tunghsu isn't empty talk, but the direction of future corporate strategies.

As China's economic growth enters a new stage, how do you readjust to the new realities?

We believe cleaner energies, being eco-friendly, low carbon and urbanization are areas we should aggressively invest in, in the future. Energy-saving lights, solar panels and green building materials are our three new clusters that cater to China's new urbanization drive.

What do you think about Green China and how does the concept affect your daily life?

I've mostly lived between Shijiazhuang and Beijing. Shijiazhuang has raised me and Beijing has given me the platform for my business to take off. I love them both very much. But the two neighboring cities are now known for serious pollution. Without a Green China, the economic development won't make much sense.

I'm a simple person with a simple diet and I don't go out very much. I avoid excessive ornaments, complex functionalities and luxurious experience. My only hobby after work is sports.

Tunghsu has its own farm that produces and provides vegetables and meat to its staff and clients. We hope they'll eat healthy while lowering their living costs.

You've been proud of your international team. How do you help them become part of your company?

Currently, we have more than 200 experts from foreign countries and regions including South Korea and Japan. While providing various welfare benefits, I believe a good environment for technical entrepreneurship, sharing innovative achievements and participation in local community activities are important to cultivate a sense of belonging. One of our South Korean experts has won the title as an "Outstanding Foreign Expert of Hebei province" in 2014. We're very proud of him.

Do you have New Year's resolutions for the Year of the Sheep?

I'm turning 50 this year. I hope I can have more time for work-outs and enjoy sports with my friends. I'd also love to have more opportunities to learn. I still entertain the notion of returning to school.