China is home to hundreds of ultra wealthy individuals, with the majority of them residing in the country’s major cities. Industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, Automotive, and Batteries have allowed these billionaires to become rich.
How many billionaires are in China?
China is home to 523 billionaires, with the majority of them residing in the country’s major cities. Beijing has the highest number of billionaires, with 68, followed by Shanghai with 64, Shenzhen with 54, Hangzhou with 34, and Guangzhou with 28. Other cities with notable numbers of billionaires include Ningbo with 20, Chengdu with 15, Changsha with 14, Xiamen with 11, and Ningde with 9.
Top 5 Billionaires in China 2023
Who has the highest net worth in China?
1. Zhong Shanshan
Zhong Shanshan is a self-made male billionaire born in 1954. In 2023, he was ranked 15th in terms of wealth worldwide with a net worth of 68 billion U.S. dollars. His business interests span across the Food & Beverage and Pharmaceuticals industries. His source of wealth is Beverages.
2. Zhang Yiming
Zhang Yiming, born in 1984, is a self-made male billionaire with a net worth of 45 billion dollars as of 2023, ranking him 26th in the world. His primary source of wealth is TikTok, a technology company, and his business interests span across the technology industry.
3. Ma Huateng
Ma Huateng, born in 1971, is a male self-made billionaire with a net worth of 35.3 billion U.S. dollars, ranking 34th in the world in 2023. His primary source of wealth is internet media and his business interests are mainly in the technology industry.
4. Robin Zeng
Robin Zeng, born in 1969, is a male self-made billionaire with a total net worth of $33,400 million as of 2023, ranking him 38th in the world. He made his fortune in the automotive and batteries industries, primarily through his own efforts.
5. Colin Zheng Huang
Colin Zheng Huang, born in 1980, is a male self-made billionaire with a total net worth of $30.2 billion in 2023, ranking him 45th in the world. His wealth is primarily sourced from e-commerce in the technology industry, with associated business interests in technology.
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