中国内地亿万富豪增至470位，98%白手起家

Group 1 - In 2025, China will see the addition of 70 new billionaires, bringing the total number of billionaires in mainland China to 470, ranking second in the world after the United States [2][19] - The total wealth of billionaires in mainland China has reached $1.8 trillion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.2% [2][19] - The majority of new billionaires in China (98%) are self-made entrepreneurs, primarily from the IT and high-tech sectors, with a younger average age compared to billionaires in other regions [20][23] Group 2 - Globally, the number of billionaires increased by 287 to 2,919 in 2025, marking the second-highest growth since 2015, with total wealth rising by 13% to $15.8 trillion [3][20] - The Asia-Pacific region saw the largest increase in billionaires, growing from 981 to 1,036 [3][20] - The United States added 89 billionaires, totaling 924, which accounts for about one-third of the global billionaire population, with total wealth increasing by 18% to $6.9 trillion [3][20] Group 3 - The technology sector is experiencing significant growth, with total wealth among tech billionaires increasing by 23.8% to $3 trillion, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence [8][22] - The industrial manufacturing sector also saw a wealth increase of 27.1% to $1.7 trillion, while the financial sector's wealth grew by 17% to $2.3 trillion [8][22] - In contrast, the consumer and retail sector's wealth growth was slower, at 5.3% to $3.1 trillion, although it remains one of the top sectors for creating billionaires [8][22] Group 4 - Among the newly minted billionaires globally, 196 are self-made, accounting for 68.3% of the new billionaire population, with a total wealth increase of $386.5 billion [9][23] - The Asia-Pacific region has the highest proportion of self-made billionaires at 79%, with China having 98% of its billionaires being self-made [10][23] - Notable new billionaires include the founders of the Chinese tea chain Mixue Ice City and the founders of BYD in the industrial manufacturing sector [10][23] Group 5 - In 2025, 91 billionaires inherited wealth totaling $297.8 billion, marking a 36% increase from 2024 and setting a record for the largest inheritance scale [11][24] - The majority of inheritors are from Western Europe, with 48 inheritors collectively receiving $149.5 billion, significantly more than those in North America and Southeast Asia [11][24] - It is projected that over the next 15 years, billionaires' children will inherit at least $5.9 trillion, with significant amounts expected in the U.S. and China [11][24] Group 6 - There are currently 374 female billionaires globally, with their wealth growth rate being double that of male billionaires, averaging an 8.4% increase [13][27] - The primary source of wealth for female billionaires is the consumer and retail sector, where they hold approximately $619.9 billion [13][27] - In contrast, male billionaires derive most of their wealth from the technology sector, holding $2.9 trillion, with 98.1% being self-made [13][27] Group 7 - A growing number of billionaires are looking to China for investment opportunities, with 34% believing it offers the best prospects in the next 12 months, a significant increase from 11% in 2024 [14][28] - While North America remains a preferred investment region, its attractiveness has decreased, with 63% of billionaires seeing it as the best return opportunity, down from 80% in 2024 [14][28] - Over the next five years, 48% of billionaires view the Greater China region as the most attractive investment destination, up from 34% in 2025 [14][28] Group 8 - Billionaires are increasing their investments in alternative assets and gold, with 49% planning to boost private equity allocations and 43% looking to increase hedge fund investments [15][29] - Concerns among billionaires include tariffs (66%), geopolitical conflicts (63%), and policy uncertainty (59%), with regional differences in focus [15][29] - A significant portion of billionaires believe that the younger generation will face multiple global challenges, with 75% citing technology and AI as urgent issues [15][30]