Wang Jianlin Quotes

“I am not a person who pursues luxury. I am not like those people who, once they have money, compulsively squander it or show it off.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Real estate deals a lot with the government. It isn't like manufacturing, logistics, home appliances or the auto sector, which deal with consumers.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Investing in Chicago property is just Wanda's first move into the U.S. real estate market.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Don't ally your personal interests with the development of the company.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Cultural industries will be the next engine for growth after real estate, and Wanda will make cultural industries our long-term focus.”

— Wang Jianlin

There are not many companies in China that dare to say in public, 'We don't offer bribes', or companies that operate only by market rules.

— Wang Jianlin

In setting goals and executing a strategy, Wanda is sophisticated. We have good systems and departments. If targets are not reached, a yellow light goes off.

— Wang Jianlin

If you are only big in China, you are only a local Chinese company.

— Wang Jianlin

“I was born in a family with a strong military background, so I chose to be a soldier.”

— Wang Jianlin

“China is a government-oriented economy. No one can say he can run his business entirely without government connections. Anybody who says that he or she can do things alone ... is a hypocrite.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Acquiring Sunseeker deepens Wanda's international influence and represents an important step forward for the development of the business.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Chinese people today have strong demand for culture, but we need effective supply, and China needs innovative cultural products.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Among the world's 500 largest companies, not one has completely relied on its own growth to develop.”

— Wang Jianlin

“China has set its cultural industries as pillar industries.”

— Wang Jianlin

“China's movie industry is growing a lot faster than that of the U.S.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Chinese consumption, particularly high-end consumption, is booming.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Foreign politicians don't have resources - or limited resources. It's useless dealing with them.”

— Wang Jianlin

“I know Bo Xilai well. But our relationship was based on our work; we didn't have a personal relationship.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Remain close to government and away from politics. It means deal more with the authorities. And less with individuals.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Sunseeker is well placed to take full advantage of opportunities in China, one of the world's fastest growing luxury yacht markets.”

— Wang Jianlin

“The basic principle is I command, and my employees carry it out immediately.”

— Wang Jianlin

“The future of the world's film industry is in China because we have 1.3 billion people.”

— Wang Jianlin

“The London property market has excellent investment opportunities.”

— Wang Jianlin

“The U.S., especially Hollywood, is so strong for film production.”

— Wang Jianlin

“If Wanda can control more than 20 per cent of the world's three most important film markets - the United States, Europe and China - then it will have an empire with great voice in the industry.”

— Wang Jianlin

“There's no single company in the whole world that has a big-scale production base and at the same time has screening and distribution channels. Wanda Group is the first one in the world.”

— Wang Jianlin

“Wanda and Reliance are two of the largest private conglomerates in their respective countries. By joining our strengths together, we hope our cooperation will bring mutual benefits and great results.”

— Wang Jianlin

“In a globalized economy, it's very difficult for the U.K. to go it alone. Don't listen to politicians. Politicians say if the U.K. leaves, things will be better. I'm telling you, leaving could make things worse.”

— Wang Jianlin