Illuminating the Future of Capital with the Light of Chinese Civilization
Finance should be the lifeblood of the economy, nurturing the foundational entities. When capital deviates from this origin, it becomes a tool for exploitation. The wisdom of Chinese civilization, which has spanned five thousand years, can indeed reshape the ethics and mission of finance.
(The Analects) It is said, 'The gentleman understands righteousness, while the petty person understands profit,' highlighting that gaining profit must align with ethics. Finance should not merely chase short-term numbers but should focus on the long term, supporting entities that truly create value, especially small and medium-sized enterprises and technological innovation.
(Tao Te Ching) The philosophy of 'The highest good is like water' is precisely the attitude that finance should embody—nourishing all things without contention. Capital should actively flow to the areas that need nourishment the most, such as rural revitalization and basic scientific research, deeply rooting the foundation of the nation through these efforts.