宗馥莉辞职，恰恰宣告了“家族接班”范式的终结

Core Viewpoint - The resignation of Zong Fuli from Wahaha Group's leadership has sparked discussions about the internal family conflict and the future of this iconic Chinese enterprise, highlighting issues related to offshore trusts, equity arrangements, and the transition of mixed-ownership enterprises in China [1] Group 1: "National Stock Private" Model - The ideal "National Stock Private" model involves the state allocating funds based on asset management plans' historical performance, decentralizing investment decisions to competing market institutions [2][3] - Implementing the "National Stock Private" model can potentially break the bottleneck of economic growth, transcending family interests and impacting the trajectory of Chinese enterprises and the economy [3] Group 2: Economic Challenges and Demand Shortage - Demand shortage has been a persistent issue since the industrial era, with various economic theories attempting to address it, yet fiscal policies have often led to increased national debt without the expected economic recovery [4][5] - The current economic landscape in China shows signs of demand shortage, with declining investments and a lack of private sector confidence attributed to policy risks in sectors like real estate and education [5][6] Group 3: Capital Return Rates and Investment Dynamics - The return rate on physical assets in China has decreased from 7% in 2001 to 4.2% in 2023, indicating a weakening profitability of physical assets [6][7] - The overall capital return rate is influenced by the distribution of capital and the economic growth rate, with a historical trend showing that capital return rates tend to decline when capital growth outpaces economic growth [8][9] Group 4: Implications of Wealth Concentration - Wealth concentration among high-income groups leads to a mismatch in demand, where those with capital do not consume enough, resulting in unsold goods and economic stagnation [10][11] - Historical patterns suggest that when wealth becomes overly concentrated, it can lead to social unrest and economic crises, necessitating interventions to redistribute wealth [13][14] Group 5: Future of Corporate Governance - As the founding generation of companies ages, the next generation may lack the management skills needed, leading to a shift from management to mere ownership, which could necessitate changes in governance structures to protect minority shareholders [24][25] - The "National Stock Private" model aims to create a more equitable management structure that aligns the interests of large shareholders, small shareholders, and public shareholders, ultimately benefiting all investors [25][26]