I personally have more than 30 years of business and digital experience. In 1999, as one of the first generation of e-commerce entrepreneurs in China, I established Joyo.com, China’s first B2C e-commerce platform. In 2004, Joyo. com was acquired by Amazon. And at the same year, I founded DHgate. As the founder, chairperson, and CEO of DHGATE Group, as well as a female entrepreneur, I am also passionate about promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment agenda and have participated in various international organizations, including APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), Business 20 (B20), and BRICS Women’s Business Alliance. In 2016, I initiated APEC Women Connect, an women empowerment program to realize entrepreneurship via digital solutions through inspirational sharing, practical learning, effective recognition, and awarding. What is your approach to leadership, and how do you empower your team members to thrive in the workplace? These three mantras I try to live by are essential to pacing. Optimistic thinking. Expect the best. How you perceive something or someone depends on the angle at which you view them. If you consider your situations from a positive perspective, you’ll have better CHINA - 12 -
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