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Chinese billionaires/millionaires

Exiled Chinese tycoon gets 30 years for billion-dollar fraud

Miles Guo, also known as Guo Wengui, at his Manhattan apartment, on May 16, 2017.
Miles Guo, also known as Guo Wengui, at his Manhattan apartment, on May 16, 2017.

TikTok billionaire Zhang Yiming usurps Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s second-richest person

Co-founder Zhang Yiming's net worth surge came amid the success of ByteDance, which has come China's highest-profile private company.
Co-founder Zhang Yiming's net worth surge came amid the success of ByteDance, which has come China's highest-profile private company.

China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in epic downfall

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China Evergrande Group, has pleaded guilty to a number of charges including fundraising fraud and bribery.
Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China Evergrande Group, has pleaded guilty to a number of charges including fundraising fraud and bribery.

JPMorgan shuts China tycoon’s account that made millions for bank: Sources

Shunning an investor with a disclosed large stake in a public company is an unusual move for a major private bank.
Shunning an investor with a disclosed large stake in a public company is an unusual move for a major private bank.

When Singapore-based firms clash with Chinese regulators

Companies such as Manus and Shein remain subject to Chinese oversight even after moving their headquarters to Singapore.
Companies such as Manus and Shein remain subject to Chinese oversight even after moving their headquarters to Singapore.

Aluminium’s surge propels Chinese tycoon to $61 billion fortune

The metal rose to the highest in almost four years on March 9.
The metal rose to the highest in almost four years on March 9.

Crypto’s richest man, Binance founder, shares his secret talks, prison time and humbling comedown

Mr Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of the giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance, was pardoned by US President Donald Trump in 2025.
Mr Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of the giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance, was pardoned by US President Donald Trump in 2025.

Billionaire Cheng’s units agree to pay Giordano shareholders $242m

The payout from companies owned by billionaire Henry Cheng to Giordano shareholders could total HK$1.5 billion.
The payout from companies owned by billionaire Henry Cheng to Giordano shareholders could total HK$1.5 billion.

Wahaha heiress’ fight over inheritance with half-siblings sends succession warning

Kelly Zong’s delay in setting up trusts worth US$2.1 billion for her half-siblings has prompted them to file a lawsuit.
Kelly Zong’s delay in setting up trusts worth US$2.1 billion for her half-siblings has prompted them to file a lawsuit.

Mystery $42 billion Chinese medical fortune collapses in days

Nasdaq-listed shares of money-losing Regencell Bioscience Holdings exploded 82,000 per cent higher before they plunged.
Nasdaq-listed shares of money-losing Regencell Bioscience Holdings exploded 82,000 per cent higher before they plunged.

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