Gree Electric Welcomes 6,514 Graduates in 2026; Dong Mingzhu Pledges No Layoffs and Addresses Celebrity Status

On August 10, 2026, Gree Electric held an onboarding ceremony for its 2026 graduating cohort, bringing on 6,514 graduates from more than 380 universities. At the ceremony, Chairwoman Dong Mingzhu delivered a speech in which she reiterated the company's practice of large-scale annual recruitment of fresh graduates and pledged not to lay off employees under the current market environment. She stressed that Gree will continue to support the growth of young people and noted that various positions in technology, sales, and other functions cater to graduates with different strengths.

Dong also responded to the 'internet celebrity' topic, saying that she did not cultivate her public profile through social media platforms or paid promotion but became a 'net celebrity' through Gree's products. She said a company's mission is not merely to generate profit but to create a better life. In an earlier interview in March 2025, Dong had also discussed the definition of 'internet celebrity,' contending that such status is not deliberately engineered but arises from superior products.