The Charm of Zero Marginal Cost
Written by Peter Li-Chang Kuo ( Chinese ) “ Zero Marginal Cost ” refers to a business that requires a one-time investment, can be replicated globally, and has the potential to create the world’s richest individual. Former President Lee Teng-Hui received my book “ Open the Way for the Next Generation ” (Li-Chang Kuo, 2005). He immediately flipped through it and stopped at page 191, where he saw a photo of William (William H. Gates Sr.) and me. He then shared a story: Fig 1: William Gates and A-Chang On January 13, 1988, President Chiang Ching-Kuo passed away suddenly. Lee Teng-Hui succeeded him as president, but the situation was turbulent beneath the surface. At a time when President Lee felt uneasy and apprehensive, he was informed: “ The Governor of Washington State is here to visit .” President Lee, who is 183 cm tall, recalled that Mr. Gates stood a full head taller than him, leaving a strong impression. The main purpose of the visit was to request President Lee’s assi...