The Spring and Autumn of History
Edited by the Spring and Autumn of History
——Preface——
The United States is one of the most powerful countries in the world today, so many people desperately want an American nationality, and even some people in China secretly change their nationality in the name of patriotism.
However, not everyone thinks this way, there are people who have worked in the United States for 27 years, but they only want to return to China to repay their kindness.
He is the former vice president of Google - Kai-Fu Lee, who has been in the American business world for 27 years, but he has never thought of changing his nationality, and even brought back all the hundreds of billions of assets he earned in the United States!
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——Physics genius Kai-Fu Lee——
Lee Kai-fu was born in Taiwan into a large family, the youngest of seven brothers. Although his family is not wealthy, his parents attach great importance to their children's education and provide them with a good learning environment from an early age.
Kai-Fu Lee has shown extraordinary wisdom and thirst for knowledge since he was a child, he has been diligent and studious since he was a child, and his academic performance has always been among the best, and he is a good child that teachers are very fond of.
After completing his basic education in Taiwan, Lee went to the United States for further study. His talent for science was already on full display in high school, so he didn't hesitate to choose computer science as his major in college.
After that, Kai-Fu Lee was accepted with honors to Columbia University, where he spent his college career earning a bachelor's degree in computer science.
After graduating from college, Kai-Fu Lee did not stop there, and he went on to pursue a Ph.D. in computer science at Carnegie Mellon University.
During his Ph.D., he devoted himself to research and delved into the frontiers of computer science.
The hard work paid off, and Kai-Fu Lee finally achieved a breakthrough result - he developed the world's first "non-specific person continuous speech recognition system".
This innovation shocked the academic community, and Lee Kai-fu won the most important scientific innovation award of the year.
This award is a recognition of his outstanding contributions and a sign that he has reached the top level in the field of computer science.
Since then, he has not stopped his steps, but continued to study diligently, whether at Columbia University or Carnegie Mellon University, he has devoted himself to study and research, constantly pushing his limits.
In addition to his academic achievements, Kai-Fu Lee has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation.
He is good at combining theory and practice, and constantly explores new fields and applications of computer science. His research results have not only promoted the development of computer speech recognition technology, but also made important contributions to the advancement of artificial intelligence.
——Successful career——
After completing his Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University, Kai-Fu Lee did not rush into the workforce, but chose to work as a teaching assistant at his alma mater for two years. This valuable teaching experience not only strengthened his professional knowledge, but also honed his leadership and communication skills, laying a solid foundation for his future career development.
In 1990, Kai-Fu Lee officially launched his career and joined Apple, one of the giants of the technology world at the time. During his six years at Apple, he was quickly promoted through the ranks with his outstanding performance and innovative thinking, eventually becoming Apple's global vice president. This achievement not only proves Kai-Fu Lee's ability, but also lays a solid foundation for his development in the scientific and technological world.
After leaving Apple, Kai-Fu Lee served as vice president of Graphics and then SGI, further expanding his influence in the industry.
In 1998, he made an important decision to join Microsoft and became a colleague of Bill Gates. During his time at Microsoft, Kai-Fu Lee was given an important task - to establish Microsoft Research in China.
With keen market insight and strong leadership skills, Kai-Fu Lee successfully established Microsoft Research Asia in China and built it into an important part of Microsoft's global R&D ecosystem.
By working closely with the Chinese government, universities and enterprises, he has helped Microsoft open up the vast Chinese market and made important contributions to the company's growth in Asia.
However, Lee's career has not been without its challenges.
In 2005, when he planned to join Google as global vice president and president of China, he was strongly opposed by Microsoft.
Microsoft argued that Kai-Fu Lee's job hopping violated the non-compete agreement, so it filed a lawsuit against him. The lawsuit has received a lot of media attention from around the world and has become a major focus in the tech world.
In the face of Microsoft's lawsuit, Kai-Fu Lee did not back down.
With the support of his friends, he engaged in difficult negotiations with Microsoft, which eventually led to a settlement.
Despite the twists and turns of the lawsuit, Kai-Fu Lee eventually joined Google as global vice president and president of China.
Under his leadership, Google China has risen rapidly to become an important force in China's Internet industry.
Kai-Fu Lee is good at combining global advanced concepts with local needs, and has formulated a development strategy for Google China that is in line with China's national conditions. At the same time, he also attaches great importance to the cultivation of talents and team building, which has laid a solid foundation for the long-term development of Google China.
In 2009, Kai-Fu Lee made another important decision - to leave Google and return to China to start a business.
This decision once again demonstrates his pioneering and innovative spirit. He is convinced that there are huge opportunities in China's Internet market, and he has the responsibility and obligation to contribute to China's scientific and technological development.
——Returning to China to start a business——
At that time, China's economy was in a stage of sustained and rapid growth, the technology industry was booming, and the upsurge of innovation and entrepreneurship was in the ascendant.
At the same time, the United States is being hit hard by the subprime mortgage crisis, with a deteriorating economy, rising unemployment, and social unrest.
Kai-Fu Lee and many Chinese entrepreneurs in the United States have seen this change in the situation, and their homesickness has become stronger and stronger, and they have made up their minds to return to China for development.
As a leading figure in the global technology community, Kai-Fu Lee's influence is huge.
His decision to return to China has driven 864 enterprises to return to China for development, injecting a lot of capital and technology into China's electronics industry.
This move not only demonstrates Lee Kai-fu's deep feelings of serving the motherland, but also gives wings to the take-off of China's science and technology industry.
However, returning to China for development also means that opportunities and challenges coexist.
Kai-Fu Lee needs to readjust to China's entrepreneurial environment and face market rules and cultural conventions that are different from those in the United States.
But with years of experience in global tech giants and a deep understanding of the Chinese market, he quickly found his way forward.
In 2009, Kai-Fu Lee founded Innovation Ventures in Beijing, which is committed to providing entrepreneurship training and investment support for young people. This concept originated from the "I Learn" network he founded in the United States as early as 2004, aiming to help Chinese teenagers grow up.
Kai-Fu Lee knows that China's future lies with the younger generation, and only by stimulating their innovative potential can China occupy a place in the global technology competition.
In order to make the "Innovation Works" develop rapidly, Kai-Fu Lee made full use of his global network resources to contact investors to raise funds for the company.
At the same time, he also invested 95% of his personal wealth in this cause, proving his determination and belief with practical actions.
Sinovation Works' investment focus is on high-tech start-up projects such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and healthcare.
Under the leadership of Kai-Fu Lee, the company has invested in a number of companies that have since grown into industry leaders, such as Zhihu and Meituan Bicycle.
These successful cases have not only won a good reputation for "Innovation Factory", but also injected strong impetus into China's science and technology entrepreneurship.
In order to spread the influence of Sinovation Ventures to a wider region, Kai-Fu Lee has set up branches in developed cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, and has supported more than 400 related entrepreneurial projects.
He also attracted a group of top talents in the industry to join the company, providing a solid talent foundation for the company's long-term development.
In 2010, Kai-Fu Lee further expanded his business and established the "Innovation Factory" in China, which specializes in supporting young people to start their own businesses.
He is convinced that the seeds of innovation should start from children, and only by allowing more young people to devote themselves to the tide of innovation and entrepreneurship can China's scientific and technological strength be fundamentally improved.
Looking back on the development process of Lee Kaifu after returning to China, we see a scientific and technological leader who is full of the heart of serving the country. He has not only made great contributions to the development of China's science and technology industry, but also set an example for Chinese youth innovation and entrepreneurship.
He proved with his practical actions that as long as he has dreams and is down-to-earth, he will definitely be able to realize the value of life on the land of the motherland.
——Conclusion——
Lee Kai-fu's lifelong career pursuit has always been closely centered on the goal of returning to the motherland.
Even at the peak of his career, as long as the motherland needs him, he will resolutely decide to leave the global technology giants, return to China to start a business, and dedicate his strength to the motherland.
Such an outstanding son and daughter of China deserves the admiration of all of us.
Information sources:
"Kai-Fu Lee's family moved back to Beijing to settle down, Microsoft and Google secretly reconciled", China News Network. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
Baidu Encyclopedia: Kai-Fu Lee