Group 1 - The 2025 Hurun Rich List features 1,434 individuals with a wealth of over 5 billion RMB, with 1,021 billionaires, an increase of 268 from last year [1][2] - The list includes 376 new faces, primarily from the industrial products, health, and consumer goods sectors, while real estate saw a decline in representation [1][3] - The founder of Nongfu Spring, Zhong Shanshan, became the richest person in China for the fourth time with a wealth of 530 billion RMB, setting a new record for the wealth of a Chinese billionaire [1] Group 2 - The total number of entrepreneurs on the list increased by 30% compared to last year, reaching over 1,400, which is close to the historical peak in 2021 [4] - The significant rise in the number of billionaires is attributed to a strong recovery in the stock market, with major indices like the Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng Index rising by 40-50% compared to the previous year [2][4] - The emergence of new faces in the technology sector and growth in export markets have also contributed to the increase in the number of individuals on the list [3]