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Pao Yue-kong

Rating 3.0
Word count
111K words
Chapters
10
ISBN
9787508749440

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Summary

Bao Yugang (1918–1991), born Qiran, was a native of Ningbo, Zhejiang. In early 1949, Bao and his father took their savings of several hundred thousand yuan to Hong Kong to seek their fortune. Bao proposed the idea of maritime shipping, made inquiries about ships and shipping, and carefully studied books on the subject. In 1955, he founded Global Shipping Group and adopted long-term chartering. This steady, sure-footed approach set him apart from other shipowners and eventually earned him the title of World Shipping King.

Editor's review

This biography, with detailed historical sources and vivid prose, sketches the sweeping life of the World Shipping King. Author Lu Junshi does not simply list events but probes Bao Yugang's transformation from a Ningbo youth into an international shipping magnate, focusing especially on how his business acumen, strategic vision, and love of country intertwined. The book's value lies in being not only a personal saga of striving but also a microcosm of the 20th-century global shipping industry and Hong Kong's economic development. Readers can see how Mr. Bao's core principles of prudent operation and integrity became his winning formula in a volatile international market, and how at the peak of his career he resolutely supported national modernization, showing his entrepreneurial spirit. For readers seeking to understand the roots of Chinese entrepreneurship and the application of traditional wisdom in modern business, this book offers a substantial case study.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers interested in modern Chinese business history and entrepreneurship
  • Practitioners and researchers in shipping, logistics, or related industries
  • Entrepreneurs and managers seeking cases on business operation and management, especially risk control and long-term strategy
  • Those interested in the Ningbo merchant culture and the history of overseas Chinese striving

Not a good fit for

  • Readers expecting a bestselling biography full of dramatic conflict or personal secrets
  • Readers seeking instant, fast-food-style success formulas

Reading tips

  1. Read alongside the political and economic context of the mid-to-late 20th century to better appreciate the far-reaching significance of the protagonist's decisions
  2. Pay attention to descriptions of his philosophy of prudence and his building of personal networks; these are key to understanding his success
  3. After reading, consider how traditional Chinese business culture is inherited and innovated in global business practice

About the publisher

China Society Press China · Founded in 1989

China Society Press focuses on publishing books in the field of social development, covering categories such as social organizations, social assistance, social work, social welfare, elderly care services, and administrative division and place names. Judging from the books in the database, the press also publishes in history, inspirational growth, and biography. Representative titles include the two-volume Qingming Shanghe Tu: The Palace Museum Collection Edition, Letters from Rockefeller to His Children, biographies of Nietzsche, Leonardo da Vinci, Zhang Daqian, and Wernher von Braun, and How to Win Friends and Influence People. Representative authors include Duan Yongqiang, Wei Mingming, Li Dandan, Miao Jie, Jin Xia, Liu Mingshan, Li Jianxue, and Dale Carnegie. Public information is limited, and the 52 titles in the database are not enough to fully capture the press's entire publishing profile and product lines.

Contents

  1. 序言
  2. 第一章 少年岁月
  3. 第二章 战乱年代
  4. 第三章 船王伟业
  5. 第四章 登陆商战
  6. 第五章 报效祖国
  7. 第六章 退休离世
  8. 附录
  9. 年谱
  10. 名言

FAQ

Was this book independently researched and written by author Lu Junshi?
Yes. Lu Junshi specializes in biographies of financial figures, and this book is an independent work based on his extensive collection of historical sources and in-depth research.
Does the book describe in detail Bao Yugang's cooperation with HSBC?
As a key chapter in Bao Yugang's business career, the book devotes considerable space to his building of mutual trust and deep cooperation with HSBC, which was crucial to the rise of his shipping empire.
Is the book's narrative style more academic or more popular?
The book seeks a balance between historical accuracy and readability, with plain and fluent language that has both historical depth and the appeal of a personal story, suitable for general readers.

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About the author

鹿军士 Author

Lu Junshi: publicly available information is limited, and reliable records of his identity and life details are not yet available. Nevertheless, the 82 works held in the library offer a rough outline of his writing profile. His work spans Eastern philosophy, folk literature, inspirational growth, culture, language and writing, and prose miscellany. Representative works include Hundred Schools of Philosophical Works, Colorful Folk Tales, The Gardener Deep in the Heart, Romantic Myths and Legends, The Exquisite Charm of Ci Poetry, Rich Language and Writing, Substantial Prose Works, and A Kind of Love Ordinary Yet Boundless. These works are mostly aimed at general readers, presenting philosophical ideas, folk tales, and knowledge of language and culture in an accessible way, while also touching on emotional inspiration and prose essays. His subjects are broad and close to everyday reading. Overall, Lu Junshi's writing emphasizes knowledge popularization and cultural transmission, with plain language and attention to readability, serving as a bridge between traditional culture and popular reading.

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