Lu Guanqiu: A Life’s Worth: The biography of Li Guanqiu

This biography captures the extraordinary life of a true titan of industry. Lu Guanqiu (1944-2017) was the visionary founder of Wanxiang Group in China, which started as a humble rural blacksmith shop, with just 7 workers and 4,000 yuan, before transforming into a global powerhouse in automotive parts and clean energy. From pioneering the entry of Chinese auto components into the U.S. market to leading the charge in electric vehicle innovation since the late 1990s, Lu Guanqiu's career was a testament to unwavering belief and audacious ambition. This definitive biography, based on his private notes and extensive interviews, is not just a chronicle of business success, but a deep dive into the mind of one of Asia’s most revered entrepreneurs whose impact resonated far beyond the corporate world. The book offers an intimate and insightful panorama of Lu Guanqiu's 55-year career, told through compelling stories that bridge financial acumen with literary breadth.