Zhang Ruimin, CEO of Haier Group, was recognized as one of 10 multinational business leaders and honored with the Forbes China Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Forbes China Leadership Summit – part of the Qingdao Multinationals Summit – in Qingdao on Oct 19.

Zhang Yuqiang, president of Jushi Group, was listed as an “outstanding multinational businessman”.

Russell Flannery, chief editor of Forbes China, talked with the two entrepreneurs during the summit.

Zhang Ruimin said that enterprises should strive to benefit all in the era of Internet of Things. In the future, increased interconnection based on 5G technology will help better serve the needs of society.

The annual list of outstanding businessmen in China was first published in 2009.

Zhang Ruimin (R) is honored with the Forbes China Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Forbes China Leadership Summit on Oct 19. [Photo/bjnews.com]