经济观察：代际传承下浙商的“变与不变”

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the transition of Zhejiang's private economy from the "first generation" of entrepreneurs to the "second generation," highlighting the importance of both change and continuity in the entrepreneurial spirit of Zhejiang merchants [1][4]. Group 1: Inheritance and Continuity - The development history of Zhejiang's private economy is a history of the inheritance of the Zhejiang merchant spirit, characterized by the "Four Thousand Spirit" [2]. - The transition of leadership from the older generation to the younger generation involves complex ideological clashes, emphasizing that inheritance is not merely a replication of the past but a continuation of the core entrepreneurial spirit [2][4]. - The current period is critical for generational inheritance, with evolving forms of governance that include collaboration between family members and professional managers, injecting professional governance into enterprises [2]. Group 2: Innovation and Transformation - The product landscape of Zhejiang manufacturing is transforming from traditional labor-intensive products to advanced fields such as new energy, green low-carbon technologies, and humanoid robots, driven by the innovative efforts of the younger generation [5]. - The CEO of Lingban Technology, Zhu Mingming, reported that their product, Rokid Glasses, has exceeded production capacity, with expected annual output increasing from hundreds of thousands to millions over the next three years [5]. - The province is fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem, promoting collaboration between scientists and entrepreneurs, and implementing educational training programs for young entrepreneurs [6]. Group 3: Global Perspective and Responsibility - The younger generation of entrepreneurs possesses international education backgrounds and actively promotes digital transformation and global expansion, which is essential for high-quality development of the private economy [7]. - The president of Fubon Holdings, Song Lingjie, emphasized the importance of participating in international competition and leveraging digital advantages to enhance competitiveness [7]. - New Fengming Group is exploring labor cooperation models and providing training services to enhance employee career advancement, reflecting the enduring commitment to social responsibility among Zhejiang merchants [7][8].