In China's business world, Dong Mingzhu's name used to be synonymous with innovation and determination. But today, the Iron Maiden faces an unprecedented challenge. She was conceived as a symbol out of touch with the times and no longer in line with the needs of the new era. The former head of Gree Electric Appliances now seems to be increasingly difficult to understand the voice of the younger generation.
Her inappropriate remarks are the main reason for the decline of her reputation. On the Internet, young people's evaluation of Dong Mingzhu is becoming more and more harsh. A recent article in China Newsweek, titled "Dong Mingzhu, is it outdated?" sparked a debate about whether she should retire.
There is an argument that Dong Mingzhu is in significant conflict with young people's ideas, so she should give way to a leader who understands the needs of young people. This view has received many young netizens on the Internet to support it. Dong Mingzhu's proposal to charge training fees for job-hopping employees met with opposition from the whole network.
In the eyes of young people, Dong Mingzhu has been in a high position for a long time and may have forgotten the suffering of ordinary people. After Meng Yutong's resignation, Dong Mingzhu's remarks aroused even greater disgust. She was critical of Meng Yutong's departure and seemed unable to understand the young people's concept of employment.
In addition, the high-priced "Rose" air conditioner she designed was criticized for wool picking. This kind of high-price and low-cost products not only failed to win the recognition of the market, but attracted public doubts. Dong Mingzhu's thinking of employing people is considered outdated by the outside world and does not conform to the environment of the modern workplace.
Although in 2023, Gree Electric's performance is still strong, Dong Mingzhu's personal words and deeds have become the focus of controversy. Her iron fist and assertiveness used to be a weapon for Gree's rise, but now it makes people feel that they are not adapted to the changes in the market. Is she really outdated? Is it really time to retire? There is a heated discussion going on among the public and netizens.