CATL(SZ:300750) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-28 05:08Core Insights - The 2025 Hurun Rich List was released, marking the 27th consecutive year since its inception in 1999, with the wealth calculation deadline set for September 1, 2025 [1] - The top three positions are held by Zhong Shanshan of Nongfu Spring, Zhang Yiming of ByteDance, and Ma Huateng of Tencent [1][3] - The total number of individuals with wealth exceeding 5 billion RMB reached 1,434, a 31% increase from the previous year, with total wealth nearing 30 trillion RMB, up 42% [2][3] Company Performance - Zhong Shanshan's wealth increased by 1,900 billion RMB, reaching 5,300 billion RMB, making him the richest person in China for the fourth time and setting a new record for wealth [3][6] - ByteDance's Zhang Yiming saw his wealth grow by 1,200 billion RMB to 4,700 billion RMB, driven by advancements in AI business [6][10] - Tencent's Ma Huateng's wealth rose by 1,500 billion RMB to 4,650 billion RMB, supported by growth in gaming, advertising, and fintech sectors [10][12] New Entrants and Trends - The list welcomed two new faces in the top ten: Lei Jun of Xiaomi and Li Shufu of Geely, with the threshold for entry raised by 600 billion RMB to 2,250 billion RMB [3][12] - The average age of the top ten billionaires is now 62, which is three years younger than last year [3] - The number of billionaires with wealth exceeding 1 billion USD increased by 268 to a total of 1,021 [2][3] Notable Wealth Increases - Lei Jun of Xiaomi was named the "growth king," with a wealth increase of 1,960 billion RMB, attributed to the explosive growth of Xiaomi's automotive business and high-end smartphone breakthroughs [12][14] - Other notable wealth increases include Wang Ning of Pop Mart, whose wealth grew by 1,545 billion RMB, and Chen Tian Shi of Cambricon, with an increase of 1,480 billion RMB due to AI chip advancements [12][14] Female Billionaires - The proportion of female entrepreneurs on the list decreased to 22.4%, with over 70% being self-made [16] - Zhong Huijuan of Hansoh Pharma became the richest woman in China, surpassing Zong Fuli of Wahaha, with a wealth of 1,410 billion RMB compared to Zong's 875 billion RMB [16][19]