隐形山东首富，玩转3700亿资本游戏

Group 1 - Zhang Bo, with an asset scale of 230 billion, ranks 63rd globally and is the 7th richest in China, although his name appears under "Zheng Shuliang family" on the wealth list, as Zheng Shuliang is his mother [2] - Zhang Bo's father, Zhang Shiping, was a prominent figure in the aluminum industry and established the Weiqiao Textile Group, which became the world's largest textile factory [3][4] - The establishment of a self-built power plant allowed Weiqiao to transition from a loss-making enterprise to a profitable one, leading to the rapid growth of its aluminum business [5][6] Group 2 - The "Weiqiao model" gained significant attention in 2012 when it provided electricity at a third lower price than the grid, leading to media coverage and public interest [7] - After Zhang Shiping's retirement in 2018 and his passing in 2019, Zhang Bo inherited an asset worth 65 billion [8][9] - The aluminum sector became the core business for Weiqiao as textile demand declined, with significant profits reported in 2022 and 2023 [10][12] Group 3 - In late 2022, Hongchuang Holdings proposed a significant acquisition of Hongtuo Industrial for 63.5 billion, which included core assets of China Hongqiao, indicating a strategic move to enhance profitability [13] - The acquisition was structured as a share issuance rather than cash, allowing Zhang Bo and his siblings to maintain control over Hongchuang Holdings [15] - Following the share issuance, Hongchuang Holdings' market value reached 370 billion, resulting in a wealth increase of 160 billion for Zhang Bo [16][17] Group 4 - Zhang Bo is also venturing into the automotive industry, with plans to invest 60 billion in car manufacturing, aiming for an annual production of 300,000 vehicles by 2028 [20][22] - The automotive sector is seen as a downstream market for aluminum, with significant demand for lightweight materials [21] - Challenges have arisen, including legal disputes over branding and sales performance issues with acquired companies, indicating a competitive and complex market environment [23][25]