John is a business development leader in the market research industry, currently working for the London-based firm Euromonitor. We ask him a range of questions to get to know him better. He talks about growing up in rural Jiangxi province, and how hard work and luck have both played key roles in his life.

On our instagram account, you can find photos of John’s hometown in Jiangxi province, as well as more information about the proverb & poem that he mentioned. Welcome you to connect with us on Instagram @chinamicmac

This is China Mic-Mac: Micro Stories, Macro China. Check out Episode 3 ('Mac-Chat' with John Cao) for his insights on Chinese companies.