Dong Mingzhu's Suggestion: To Stimulate Consumption, Wages Must Be Increased First

Kaifu Technology, March 10 — During the National People’s Congress this year, Deputy Zhang Mingzhu, Chairwoman of Gree Electric Appliances, discussed how to further stimulate consumer potential in an exclusive interview.

She pointed out in her usual straightforward and firm tone that the key lies in effectively solving employment issues and continuously improving residents’ wages.

In Zhang Mingzhu’s view, “To promote consumption, the first step is to raise wages and increase income. More importantly, solving employment problems is essential. Without employment, even if we promote consumption, people won’t have the ability. In short, we need to address employment and wage increases; how to improve wages should be considered comprehensively.”

“An individual company’s wage increase has limited effect; this is a matter for the whole nation and society.” This year, the government work report proposed developing and implementing income-increasing plans for urban and rural residents. Zhang Mingzhu strongly agrees with this. She suggests improving related systems such as personal income tax to enable more people to unleash their consumption capacity.

Regarding these suggestions, netizens expressed their support, saying, “She really dares to speak the truth,” and “Raising wages is the way to boost consumption.”

It is worth noting that in this interview, Zhang Mingzhu also mentioned that the idea of “struggling = working overtime” is incorrect.

She believes that under normal circumstances, overtime is unnecessary. When the country needs it or the company faces emergencies, and overtime is truly required, “you should step up and take responsibility; this is the highest realm.”

Zhang Mingzhu stated that some young people see others “lying flat” and think they should do the same. In fact, they should ask themselves, “Can I do it?” “Although people complain verbally, their actions do not complain. This is the most positive side.” She honestly emphasized.