Mr. Zhou Rongjing, Chairman of Italian NAFTALINA Clothing Co., Ltd.
Prato is a famous historical city of textiles and clothing in Italy. Nowadays, the Chinese economy has developed uniquely here. The “Prato Model” has now aroused the interest of countless scholars and Chinese business economic research enthusiasts in discussing overseas Chinese businessmen.
I have long admired Prato, and am especially curious about the survival and development of the Chinese here. Coinciding with this beautiful spring season, I was fortunate enough to meet a representative figure in the field of clothing in Prato, Mr. Zhou Rongjing, Chairman of Prato NAFTALINA Clothing Co., Ltd., and gave him some advice. Interviewed. Through the interview, Mr. Zhou Rongjing reflected the fine traditions of the Chinese nation of “perseverance, self-improvement, and perseverance” and the hard-working spirit of Wenzhou people, which left a very deep impression on me and shocked me deeply.
for a better tomorrow
After experiencing the hardships of struggle, he also tasted the joy of career success and family. This accumulated strength and enhanced his confidence for his next entrepreneurial venture. At the same time, he also reminded him that he still needs to make greater efforts and pay more hardships for a better tomorrow. The road ahead will be long and arduous! 
Against the background of the sluggish world economic environment, many clothing companies that initially provided orders to Zhou Rongjing now need to sign orders for garment processing with his clothing company. In other words, the Italian who used to be Zhou Rongjing’s boss now works for Zhou Rongjing. His role has changed and his status is different, but he still has a normal heart. Being able to do business with each other sincerely, make friends, and treat others equally will result in the growth of your career and a good reputation. In the process of getting along with his employees, Zhou Rongjing also tries his best to downplay the superior-subordinate relationship between employer and employee. He will put aside his identity as a boss and often discuss design styles with the company’s Italian fashion designers, constantly changing styles, and participating in clothing exhibitions together. etc. He said: “If you want to be their boss well, you must first be their friend.” At the same time, he also actively participated in some activities organized by the Prato Buddhist Association and other organizations to showcase Chinese culture to Italians. Use this as a window to show the sincerity and kindness of the Chinese people to the Italian people and promote the friendship between the people of China and Italy. Let the Italian people understand the broad mind and selfless demeanor of the Chinese people and make unremitting efforts for the friendship between the two peoples from generation to generation.
Some styles designed by the company
Don’t neglect good deeds because they are small
In 2001, Mr. Zhou Rongjing joined the Prato Chamber of Commerce, the Italian Chinese Business Association, as executive vice president. This was the first social position he held after arriving in Italy. The Italian Chinese Entrepreneurs Association is a non-profit overseas Chinese organization that aims to provide services to the vast number of Chinese businessmen in Italy. It was founded in 1996 by Mr. Chen Chengji, a famous Hong Kong overseas Chinese leader, and is headquartered in Rome. After Mr. Zhou Rongjing joined the Chamber of Commerce, with his strong sense of professionalism and mission, he promptly guided and assisted the Chamber of Commerce in actively carrying out various tasks. After working in the Chamber of Commerce for a period of time, he obviously felt that he had broadened his horizons, increased his knowledge, enriched his experience, and further improved himself, laying a solid foundation for better in-depth exchanges with Chinese businessmen from all over the world in the future. During this period, he served as one of the representatives of Chinese businessmen in Italy and participated in the “World Chinese Business Conference” for two consecutive years. He is now preparing to participate in the 11th “World Chinese Business Conference” to be held in Singapore.
When a massive earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale occurred in Wenchuan, Sichuan, China on May 12, 2008, upon hearing the news, overseas Chinese and Chinese people donated money and materials in various forms to express the love of the Chinese people living overseas. . The Prato Chamber of Commerce in Italy also organized a fundraising event immediately. In the early morning of April 6, 2009, after an earthquake occurred in L’Aquila, Abruzzo Province, central Italy, he made personal donations, While donating materials, he also actively participated in organizing the Italian Chinese Chamber of Commerce Prato Chamber of Commerce to raise materials and donations for the disaster area. By donating money and materials to disaster-stricken areas at home and abroad, the cohesion of the chamber of commerce has been enhanced, and the conscience and love of all chamber members have been enhanced. In particular, the Italian people have learned about the Chinese people’s traditional virtues of helping the poor, helping the poor, and being charitable, and have contributed to promoting the development of the people of China and Italy. The friendship injected new vitality. Later, Mr. Zhou Rongjing successively served as the executive vice president of the Italian Chinese Business Association and the executive vice president of the Prato Buddhist Association of Italy. It can be said that Mr. Zhou Rongjing is a successful Chinese representative who is an enterpriser, a philanthropist, and a social activist. We are proud and proud to have such outstanding Chinese sons and daughters. We also wish him greater success in his future career! (Zhang Ying)
