Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-24 05:58Group 1 - The "2025 New Wealth 500 Rich List" was released, with ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming topping the list for the first time, followed by Zhong Shanshan, Ma Huateng, and Huang Zheng [1][3] - Zhang Yiming's net worth is estimated at 481.57 billion yuan, primarily from his 21% stake in ByteDance, which has seen significant growth in the AI sector [3][4] - The total market value of the 500 entrepreneurs or families on the list reached 13.7 trillion yuan, an 11% increase from the previous year, with an average wealth of 27.38 billion yuan [3][4] Group 2 - AI is a key theme in this year's list, with ByteDance's AI applications, including Doubao and Jimeng AI, performing strongly, contributing to Zhang Yiming's wealth [4][6] - Liang Wenfeng, founder of DeepSeek, also benefited from the AI boom, ranking in the top ten with a net worth of 184.6 billion yuan, holding an 84% stake in his company [4][6] - The rise of AI has positively impacted various sectors, including domestic chips, AI models, and smart vehicles, leading to new wealth creation in these areas [4][6] Group 3 - Companies in the financial technology sector, such as Tonghuashun and Dongfang Caifu, have seen their founders and executives rise in the wealth rankings due to increased investments in AI [6][7] - Tonghuashun's founder, Yi Zheng, saw his wealth increase by 83% to 55.84 billion yuan, moving up to 56th place on the list [6][7] - Dongfang Caifu's founders, with a combined wealth of 90.8 billion yuan, also experienced a significant rise in their rankings, reflecting the company's strong performance in the financial services market [7]