In the early years, I spent time convincing government officials about the benefits of the internet for job creation and economic improvement, which was crucial for our growth.

When the government approaches me for projects, I often decline but offer to connect them with others who can help, maintaining a professional distance while still being supportive.

I have never accepted money from the Chinese government because I believe a company should focus on making money from customers rather than relying on government support.

I believe in being comfortable with criticism; our customers clearly wanted e-commerce, and I had the conviction to push for it despite challenges.

I believe that government plays a vital role in creating the platform environment for entrepreneurship, providing the legal and educational structures necessary for success.

The relationship between the government and AI companies will involve negotiations and power-sharing agreements to ensure alignment with national security interests.

In government service, the focus should be on improving user interactions to regain trust in government, as two-thirds of trust is driven by these interactions.

Navigating government relations was a huge challenge for us, and we learned through trial and error that fighting wasn't the best approach; instead, we aimed to partner with cities.

I don't fear competition; instead, I learn from competitors. Our approach to e-commerce is fundamentally different from Amazon's, as we focus on facilitating transactions for small to medium-sized merchants.