Binhai is not a major metropolis, nor does it have a particularly long history. Its population and urban scale put it in the lower-middle tier among cities of the same rank, but its economy is quite developed.
Especially over the past thirty years, many people from Binhai have ventured across oceans to seek development in foreign lands, making quite a name for themselves among overseas Chinese. Those Binhai natives who made their fortunes in business hold a deep sense of attachment to their hometown. Many of them return to set up enterprises and companies, giving back to their hometown in various ways, with donations and charitable acts to be found everywhere.
Lu Chen's donation of 50 million to his alma mater actually followed this "tradition." On the other hand, it was also because he had recently bought a small island in the Maldives, which had stirred up some controversy online. While it could not kick up any real waves, donating to support education would undoubtedly help solidify his public image.
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