From 'idiotic dreams' to a real passion: Geely Chairman Li Shufu recalls his growth story

Li Shufu is a notable figure in China's automobile industry. He has served as the former vice-chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), the vice-president of the All-China Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ACCIC), and is currently the chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.　

In a time when car manufacturing was dominated by state-owned enterprises, Li firmly believed that it was by no means impossible for private enterprises to make cars.　

"My idea was that we should strive to make Chinese cars renowned worldwide rather than allowing global cars to merely fill the streets of China,"　said Li.　

In a forty-year effort, Li witnessed the first appearance of Chinese cars at an international auto show, led his company to acquire Western car manufacturers, and strengthened automotive research and development through satellite research and development. He has turned each of his "wildest dreams" into reality.