All Luck Comes From Relentless Effort — An Interview With Shuai Cao

We often attribute success, opportunity or positive outcomes to luck, but true luck rarely falls from the sky. What seems like a fortunate turn is usually the result of persistence, resilience and a refusal to give up, even in the face of obstacles.

When IPR Daily met Shuai Cao for an interview published on May 27, 2025, their first impression of the Managing Director of Dennemeyer China was of someone calm and refined. But beneath that demeanor is a strong-willed individual whose quiet determination has shaped his entire professional journey. He admits he has learned to adapt to the nuances of interpersonal relationships in China, but when it comes to work, he remains unwaveringly rigorous — a trait he attributes to a stubborn streak.