Seventy years after Jack Perry Sr. set the stage with the first 30-million-pound trade deal between China and the West, his legacy lives on through his grandson, Jack Perry Jr. Now the chairman of The 48 Group in the UK, Perry Jr. is in the Chinese mainland, inspired by its rapid tech advances and calling for renewed bridge-building in uncertain times. 🚀
“Businesses crave stability,” he notes, emphasizing the need for strong, reliable ties in a fast-paced global market. In response, Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), stated that the Chinese mainland is ready to be the modern 'icebreaker'—building bridges for win-win cooperation when the world needs it most. 🌏
This surge in renewed engagement not only honors a storied past but also lights the way for future collaborations in technology, trade, and beyond. For tech-savvy young professionals and entrepreneurs across South and Southeast Asia, these developments signal promising opportunities for innovation and growth. Stay tuned as global ties continue to evolve and reshape the future!
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