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A Biography of Wang Wei

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Word count
147K words
Chapters
76
ISBN
9787512690653

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Summary

In the Chinese business world there is a group of people who were mostly born in the 1970s, grew up amid the tide of reform and opening-up, and witnessed the entire process of China's rapid economic rise. As adults, they rode this sweeping tide of the times, weathered countless trials, and successfully reached its crest. Many industries that are now closely tied to our daily lives were born in that era of great change from their ingenious ideas and painstaking efforts. In 1993, SF Express was founded in southern China, and years later it became the leader of China's private express delivery industry. Behind SF Express stands a low-profile and almost unknown mysterious president—Wang Wei. Many people may not know that when he founded the company, Wang Wei was only 23 years old.

Editor's review

Written by financial writer Yang Yue, *The Biography of Wang Wei* focuses on the entrepreneurial journey and management philosophy of SF Express founder Wang Wei. This is not a typical business-success manual; instead, by tracing Wang Wei's transformation from a grassroots courier to the helmsman of a logistics empire, it offers an in-depth analysis of his low-key, pragmatic, customer-centric approach to business. Drawing on years of financial observation, Yang Yue not only presents key milestones and strategic decisions in SF Express's development but also attempts to decipher the deep connection between Wang Wei's personality and the corporate culture. For readers, the book's value lies in moving beyond surface-level praise of a business miracle to offer calm reflection on the growth path of a Chinese private enterprise within a particular historical context. Its discussion of organizational management, crisis response, and the building of corporate values is especially worthy of attention from entrepreneurs and management. It should be noted that because Wang Wei himself rarely appears in public, some details in the book may be based on secondary sources, but overall it still provides a valuable perspective for understanding this enigmatic entrepreneur.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers interested in the history of SF Express and the evolution of China's logistics industry
  • Entrepreneurs and managers seeking to learn from pragmatic management experience
  • Avid readers of in-depth financial and business biographies
  • Readers curious about and respectful of low-key, hands-on entrepreneurial spirit

Not a good fit for

  • Readers looking for highly entertaining, story-driven light reading
  • Readers expecting extensive details of Wang Wei's private life or undisclosed inside information

Reading tips

  1. Read alongside reports on the development of China's e-commerce and logistics industries to build a broader understanding of the sector's background
  2. Focus on the book's analysis of decisions during SF Express's key transitions and consider how its management philosophy applies in practice
  3. Maintain critical thinking while reading, distinguish factual statements from the author's opinions, and cross-check with other sources

About the publisher

Tuanjie Publishing House (Unity Press) China · Founded in 1987

Founded in 1987, Tuanjie Publishing House focuses on social sciences and humanities as well as fine traditional Chinese culture. Among the 274 titles in its catalogue, it has devoted particular attention to accessible editions of classical literature, publishing the Complete Four Great Classical Novels and unabridged single-volume editions of Water Margin, Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Dream of the Red Chamber with phonetic annotations for uncommon characters; these are also gathered in the Classic Books: Chinese Classical Four Great Novels series, balancing ease of reading with fidelity to the original texts. Its authors include classical masters such as Cao Xueqin, Shi Nai'an, Luo Guanzhong and Wu Cheng'en, alongside professional teams such as the editorial board of senior teachers on Chinese language and reading and the Luo Guanzhong Research Association. Its publishing features span classical literature, martial arts fiction, literary appreciation and inspirational growth, emphasizing complete texts combined with explanatory notes. Public information is limited; the above is based on the catalogue.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 丛书序 为标杆立传:重塑企业家精神,推动中国商业进步
  3. 序 顺“丰”而为
  4. 第一章 悄然崛起:勇敢的创业人
  5. 顺德起步能否“顺丰”
  6. “民间组织”的求生之路
  7. 割肉抢地,逐鹿华南
  8. “削藩收权”,转入直营
  9. 低调神秘的创始人
  10. 第二章 逆风飞翔:从码头到蓝天
  11. 民营企业航空速运开创者
  12. “自立为王”的顺丰航空
  13. 不战而胜的“航空争霸赛”
  14. 顺丰速度不只是“快”
  15. 乱象之中如何明哲保身
  16. 第三章 从容应对:新格局下棋逢对手
  17. “桐庐系”的前世今生
  18. 从容应战“四通一达”
  19. 下乡开辟蓝海市场
  20. 科技带来的新挑战
  21. 战火升级,与菜鸟交锋
  22. 第四章 触网触电:紧跟时代步伐
  23. 涉足电商有喜有忧
  24. 移动网络玩转掌上服务
  25. 冷链物流的速度优势
  26. 首触金融,贵在尝试
  27. 时间窗口,“快递+便利店”新模式
  28. “互联网+”,优势互补强强合作
  29. 第五章 绝处逢生:危机即为战机
  30. 与国际军团正面交锋
  31. 突发事件从容应对
  32. 关键时刻踩好刹车
  33. 在试错中积累经验
  34. 新冠疫情下的顺丰风范
  35. 第六章 服务细分:拥抱目标客户
  36. 多重定位的快递产品
  37. 强势进军重货市场
  38. 科技赋能,从巴枪到人工智能
  39. 国际市场上的顺丰服务
  40. 医疗服务,打破行业玻璃门
  41. 第七章 成就霸业:铺就上市之路
  42. 突围,快递业向资本借力
  43. 审时度势,首轮融资
  44. 借壳上市,以资本推动服务
  45. 厉兵秣马,快递王国的腾飞路
  46. 第八章 统御之道:从人性出发
  47. 心态清零才能轻装上阵
  48. “心法四诀”是关键
  49. 做有修炼的“出头鸟”
  50. 如何把好员工留在顺丰
  51. 第九章 不露圭角:王者风范尽显
  52. 佛家教义成精神依托
  53. 隐身于世的神秘粤商
  54. 静观其变,口碑至上
  55. 这些年,靠的是“专注”
  56. 谁陪我敲响上市钟
  57. 第十章 涅槃重生:低谷后的反转
  58. 绕不开的先天不足
  59. 业态外延,并购不断
  60. 企业阵痛,能否走出低谷
  61. 退居幕后,运筹帷幄布全局
  62. 拨云见日的新时期
  63. 第十一章 凝心聚力:企业文化魅力
  64. 以人为本的文化自信
  65. 革故鼎新,重塑核心价值观
  66. 坚守底线,绝不推诿
  67. 顺丰的公益之路
  68. 第十二章 毕生心血:王者退居幕后
  69. 荣誉加身的速度之王
  70. 永不屈服的力量
  71. 脚踏实地,仰望星空
  72. 匠人之心,潜心力作
  73. 多重发展,向更高处
  74. 附录
  75. 大事记
  76. 参考文献

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What is the background of the author, Yang Yue?
Yang Yue is a writer in the financial field who has long observed and studied Chinese business cases. His works mostly focus on corporate growth and entrepreneurship, with a style emphasizing factual presentation and analysis.
Is this book authorized by Wang Wei or SF Express?
Based on available information, this is not an officially authorized biography. Its content is mainly compiled and analyzed from public materials, industry reports, and related interviews, making it a work of third-party observation and interpretation.

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杨越 Author

Yang Yue is a Chinese book author about whom limited public information is available. Two works can currently be confirmed: Wang Wei: A Biography and Du Guoying of Xiaoguan Tea, both falling under the general category of biography. Judging from these subjects, Yang Yue focuses on the growth trajectories of contemporary Chinese entrepreneurs, choosing Wang Wei, founder of SF Express, and Du Guoying, founder of Xiaoguan Tea, as biographical subjects. This suggests an interest in private-economy figures who emerged after the reform and opening-up period. Such biographies typically follow the subject's life experience, connecting key moments in a company's development while balancing business context with personal choices, presenting both entrepreneurial thinking and the changes in the industries involved. Because details about the author remain undisclosed, readers' understanding of Yang Yue's style comes mainly from these two books. Based on available material, Yang Yue's direction is clear: case-based entrepreneurial biographies that document representative figures in contemporary Chinese business practice and offer readable accounts for general readers.

Chen Run Author · Chinese · 1983

Chen Run, born in 1983 in Xishui, Hubei Province, is a financial writer, corporate biographer and business historian. He is the founder and president of Beijing Runshang Culture and a member of the China Writers Association. Long engaged in writing corporate histories and business biographies, he previously served as a special commentator for CCTV's securities information channel. His works include biographies of Lei Jun, Zall and Chen Guangwei, with several titles licensed overseas. His writing spans Chinese and foreign business civilization, from long-run national business histories such as 200 Years of German Business, 500 Years of British Business, 400 Years of French Business, 500 Years of Japanese Business and 100 Years of Korean Business to entrepreneur biographies and collections, including works on Elon Musk. Other titles, such as Witnesses of the Era and Merchants and Chinese Society: A History of Symbiotic Evolution, focus on the relationship between businesspeople and society. Classified under finance, management and biography, his books address general readers and are known for tracing business lineages and portraying entrepreneurs' experiences.

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