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A LIFE BASED ON CREDIBILITY “Every day, I go to work at 8.30 in the morning, although,
Some people exude undeniable nobility and Zhang Dong sometimes, I come in as early as 7am. I exercise at least four
Hai is one of them, with a calm and collected demeanour to five times a week. With the treadmill in the office, I have
that commands respect. I told our photographer Hu Wei no excuse not to.” Zhang laughingly said.
that we must capture a different side of the outwardly
serious-looking Chairman Zhang, to let others better From the bookshelf in his office, I noticed a book by
understand the man who is the leader of one of Fortune renowned Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, and I
China Top 500 Companies. wondered if he had read Murakami’s memoir, What
I Talk About When I Talk About Running. In it, the
There is a treadmill and narrow table in his office, writer reflects upon the influence running has had on his
which reflect his disciplined approach and expectations writing. Talent is important, but most importantly, one
towards life. needs concentration and endurance – and, according to
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