The book offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary Chinese life, drawing on extensive primary and secondary research. Featuring insights from nearly 1000 successful individuals across academia, business, and government, it provides readers with a nuanced understanding of China's role in global business dynamics. This comprehensive analysis highlights cultural, social, and economic factors that shape modern China, making it a valuable resource for those looking to grasp the complexities of this influential nation.
The term sustainable development (SD) has now become a ubiquitous idea, philosophy, and guiding principle in our society. Governments, business, NGOs and individuals have embraced the mindset, and even the education institutions talk about graduating young people with sustainability in their DNA. Despite its noble origin, however, sustainable development is a concept that embodies compromise. This compromise has led to a term that is devoid of scientific foundation and actionable guidelines. In this volume, Min Ding offers an alternative to SD, introducing a framework, which he calls the Bubble Theory, built on three layers: the symbiotic duo (subconscious desires at the self and species levels); enlightened needs (manifested desires of the self and species beyond basic survival and procreation), and human development principles (with fair development as the ideal principle for the present). These fundamental concepts of enlightened needs (EN) and fair development (FD) have profound implications for both the theory and application of new practices in business and policymaking.
The book presents a systematic framework that transforms ideation into an accessible task for anyone with logical reasoning and a willingness to learn. By distinguishing between the ideation process and its outcomes, it empowers readers to enhance their creative skills and approach problem-solving with confidence.
Focusing on cultural identity, this book introduces the term "Hualish" as a more inclusive label for people of greater China origin, addressing the limitations of the term "Chinese." It presents the Culture Design Paradigm, consisting of vitality, structure, and foci, to help construct this new identity. The author outlines three practical approaches—recipe, example, and normative paths—to foster a desirable Hualish identity. Additionally, it suggests the concept of Humanistic Hualish as a unifying cultural force, offering guidance for individuals and organizations alike.
