{"id":25228,"date":"2023-11-09T20:09:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T12:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/?p=25228"},"modified":"2023-11-09T20:09:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T12:09:59","slug":"richest-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/richest-people.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Richest People in China"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"37c28470d9d6d3cb9ff74e663adb766a\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3594734025006597\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>China, the world&#8217;s most populous country, has witnessed an unprecedented economic transformation over the past few decades. This growth has paved the way for a remarkable increase in personal wealth, resulting in a surge of billionaires and millionaires. In this article, we&#8217;ll delve into the lives and fortunes of the top 10 richest people in China, highlighting their extraordinary achievements and contributions to the nation&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/richest-people.html\/#1_Jack_Ma_%E2%80%93_Founder_of_Alibaba_Group\" title=\"1. Jack Ma &#8211; Founder of Alibaba Group\">1. Jack Ma &#8211; Founder of Alibaba Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/richest-people.html\/#2_Ma_Huateng_Pony_Ma_%E2%80%93_Co-founder_of_Tencent_Holdings\" title=\"2. Ma Huateng (Pony Ma) &#8211; Co-founder of Tencent Holdings\">2. Ma Huateng (Pony Ma) &#8211; Co-founder of Tencent Holdings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/richest-people.html\/#3_Zhong_Shanshan_%E2%80%93_Chairman_of_Nongfu_Spring_and_Beijing_Wantai_Biological_Pharmacy\" title=\"3. Zhong Shanshan &#8211; Chairman of Nongfu Spring and Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy\">3. Zhong Shanshan &#8211; Chairman of Nongfu Spring and Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/richest-people.html\/#4_Wang_Jianlin_%E2%80%93_Founder_of_Dalian_Wanda_Group\" title=\"4. Wang Jianlin &#8211; Founder of Dalian Wanda Group\">4. Wang Jianlin &#8211; Founder of Dalian Wanda Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/richest-people.html\/#5_Hui_Ka_Yan_%E2%80%93_Chairman_of_Evergrande_Group\" title=\"5. Hui Ka Yan &#8211; Chairman of Evergrande Group\">5. Hui Ka Yan &#8211; Chairman of Evergrande Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/richest-people.html\/#6_William_Ding_%E2%80%93_Founder_and_CEO_of_NetEase\" title=\"6. William Ding &#8211; Founder and CEO of NetEase\">6. William Ding &#8211; Founder and CEO of NetEase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/richest-people.html\/#7_Zhang_Yiming_%E2%80%93_Founder_of_ByteDance\" title=\"7. Zhang Yiming &#8211; Founder of ByteDance\">7. Zhang Yiming &#8211; Founder of ByteDance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/richest-people.html\/#8_He_Xiangjian_%E2%80%93_Co-founder_of_Midea_Group\" title=\"8. He Xiangjian &#8211; Co-founder of Midea Group\">8. He Xiangjian &#8211; Co-founder of Midea Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/richest-people.html\/#10_Liu_Yonghao_%E2%80%93_Founder_of_New_Hope_Group\" title=\"10. Liu Yonghao &#8211; Founder of New Hope Group\">10. Liu Yonghao &#8211; Founder of New Hope Group<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Jack_Ma_%E2%80%93_Founder_of_Alibaba_Group\"><\/span><strong>1. Jack Ma &#8211; Founder of Alibaba Group<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-jack-ma.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Richest People in China-jack ma\" width=\"720\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-jack-ma.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-jack-ma-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-jack-ma-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>Jack Ma, the charismatic entrepreneur and founder of Alibaba Group, tops the list of China&#8217;s wealthiest individuals. Known for revolutionizing e-commerce and digital payments, Jack Ma&#8217;s net worth has soared to astronomical heights.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Ma_Huateng_Pony_Ma_%E2%80%93_Co-founder_of_Tencent_Holdings\"><\/span><strong>2. Ma Huateng (Pony Ma) &#8211; Co-founder of Tencent Holdings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-mahuateng.jpeg\" alt=\"Top 10 Richest People in China-mahuateng\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-mahuateng.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-mahuateng-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-mahuateng-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>Pony Ma, co-founder of Tencent Holdings, has played a pivotal role in shaping China&#8217;s tech industry. Tencent&#8217;s success in social media, gaming, and online services has catapulted Ma to the upper echelons of wealth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Zhong_Shanshan_%E2%80%93_Chairman_of_Nongfu_Spring_and_Beijing_Wantai_Biological_Pharmacy\"><\/span><strong>3. Zhong Shanshan &#8211; Chairman of Nongfu Spring and Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-zhongshanshan.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Richest People in China-zhongshanshan\" width=\"720\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-zhongshanshan.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-zhongshanshan-600x408.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-zhongshanshan-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>Zhong Shanshan is the man behind the success of Nongfu Spring and Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy. His diverse business ventures have significantly contributed to his wealth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Wang_Jianlin_%E2%80%93_Founder_of_Dalian_Wanda_Group\"><\/span><strong>4. Wang Jianlin &#8211; Founder of Dalian Wanda Group<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-wangjianlin.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Richest People in China-wangjianlin\" width=\"720\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-wangjianlin.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-wangjianlin-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-wangjianlin-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>Wang Jianlin, with interests in real estate, entertainment, and more, is a prominent figure in the Chinese business world. His company, Dalian Wanda Group, has expanded both nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hui_Ka_Yan_%E2%80%93_Chairman_of_Evergrande_Group\"><\/span><strong>5. Hui Ka Yan &#8211; Chairman of Evergrande Group<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-xujiayin.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Richest People in China-xujiayin\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-xujiayin.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-xujiayin-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-xujiayin-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>Real estate magnate Hui Ka Yan has amassed his wealth through the success of Evergrande Group, one of China&#8217;s largest property developers. His ambitious projects have propelled him to great financial heights.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_William_Ding_%E2%80%93_Founder_and_CEO_of_NetEase\"><\/span><strong>6. William Ding &#8211; Founder and CEO of NetEase<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-dinglei.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Richest People in China-dinglei\" width=\"720\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-dinglei.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-dinglei-600x422.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-dinglei-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>William Ding, the visionary behind NetEase, has made a significant impact in the world of online gaming and internet services. His company&#8217;s endeavors have translated into substantial wealth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Zhang_Yiming_%E2%80%93_Founder_of_ByteDance\"><\/span><strong>7. Zhang Yiming &#8211; Founder of ByteDance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-zhangyiming.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-zhangyiming.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-zhangyiming-600x456.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Richest-People-in-China-zhangyiming-300x228.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>Zhang Yiming, the mastermind behind the wildly popular social media platform TikTok, is a rising star in China&#8217;s tech industry. His innovative creations have brought him considerable riches.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_He_Xiangjian_%E2%80%93_Co-founder_of_Midea_Group\"><\/span><strong>8. He Xiangjian &#8211; Co-founder of Midea Group<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>He Xiangjian, co-founder of Midea Group, has made substantial contributions to China&#8217;s home appliance industry. His company&#8217;s products are widely recognized, contributing to his fortune.<br \/>\n9. Yang Huiyan &#8211; Major shareholder of Country Garden Holdings<br \/>\nYang Huiyan, the youngest woman on this list, has inherited a significant stake in Country Garden Holdings, one of China&#8217;s leading real estate developers, from her father. Her family&#8217;s business acumen has made her incredibly wealthy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Liu_Yonghao_%E2%80%93_Founder_of_New_Hope_Group\"><\/span><strong>10. Liu Yonghao &#8211; Founder of New Hope Group<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Liu Yonghao&#8217;s New Hope Group is a key player in China&#8217;s agricultural and food industry. His dedication to the sector has been rewarded with impressive financial success.<br \/>\nThe top 10 richest people in China represent the diverse and dynamic nature of the nation&#8217;s economy. From e-commerce and technology to real estate and agriculture, these individuals have contributed significantly to China&#8217;s growth as a global economic powerhouse. Their stories serve as a testament to the boundless opportunities and success that await those who strive to achieve greatness in the Middle Kingdom.<\/p>\n<div class=\"37c28470d9d6d3cb9ff74e663adb766a\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3594734025006597\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China, the world&#8217;s most populous country, has witnessed an unprecedented economic transformation over the past&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25230,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,49],"tags":[3657,3651,3654,3652,3653,3648,3655,3650,3656,3649],"class_list":["post-25228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-society","category-top","tag-asian-billionaires","tag-chinas-richest-men-and-women","tag-chinas-wealthiest-entrepreneurs","tag-chinese-tycoons","tag-forbes-china-rich-list","tag-richest-people-in-china","tag-successful-chinese-business-leaders","tag-top-chinese-billionaires","tag-wealth-accumulation-in-china","tag-wealthiest-individuals-in-china"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25228"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25228\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25237,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25228\/revisions\/25237"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatchina.cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}