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My Take
Li Shufu is the kind of entrepreneur I find genuinely inspiring. Rising out of Taizhou to build Geely into a global force, eventually absorbing Volvo, is a story of nerve as much as strategy. What strikes me most is his refusal to accept that an outsider from a provincial town couldn't compete with established carmakers. He didn't just ride China's reform wave, he actively shaped his corner of it. The recognition he received for reform-era entrepreneurship feels earned. To me he embodies a stubborn, almost defiant ambition that turns long odds into landmark results, and I respect that immensely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Li Shufu
- Name (Japanese)
- 李書福
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- June 25, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Taizhou, People's Republic of China
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / businessperson
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Peking University
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Pioneer of Reform
- 100 Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%8E%E6%9B%B8%E7%A6%8F
Frequently asked questions
When was Li Shufu born?
Born June 25, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Li Shufu from?
Li Shufu is from Taizhou, People's Republic of China.
What does Li Shufu do?
Li Shufu works as entrepreneur, businessperson.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.