I write about Chinese billionaires, and sometimes about Japanese billionaires since I am fairly fluent in the language. I am also an editor of the China Rich List, 30Under30, and 100 to Watch list in Asia. I contribute to Forbes, and previously I freelanced for SCMP and Nikkei.
Unitree IPO Turns 36-Year-Old Founder Into China’s First Humanoid Robot Billionaire
The mogul, who launched a viral, 3-meter-tall transformable robot this year, has amassed a fortune of $2.4 billion derived from his equity stake.
Zhongji Innolight Plunges In Hong Kong Debut As Global AI Trade Loses Steam
A key component supplier to global AI infrastructure faces tepid sentiment as investors increasingly question whether massive spending is justified.
CXMT Chairman Zhu Yiming Amasses $15.9 Billion Fortune By Growing Memory Chip Maker Into Micron Rival
A Chinese national champion at the forefront of a fierce technology rivalry with the U.S., CXMT is now the country’s largest onshore-listed firm.
Chinese AI Billionaire Yan Junjie Battles Heavy Selling Pressure After $39 Billion Market Wipeout
With the imminent expiration of lockup periods on Wednesday, MiniMax Group founder Yan Junjie faces an uphill battle persuading investors to hold on to the Hong Kong-listed AI model developer’s shares.
China’s Self-Reliance Drive Powers 1,200% IPO Surge, Minting A New Billionaire
Wang Bing, chairman and CEO of semiconductor component maker Chongqing Genori Technology, has amassed a fortune of $4.7 billion as shares soared almost 1,200% after its Shanghai listing.
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Becomes Asia’s Richest Person Amid AI Boom
Masayoshi Son has overtaken Indian mogul Mukesh Ambani as the richest person in Asia, as surging SoftBank shares led him to amass a fortune of $97 billion.
Zhipu’s Chairman Amasses $22.4 Billion Fortune As Chinese AI Model Developer Soars Almost 1,000%
Hong Kong-listed Zhipu has become an AI champion after the launch of several world-class large language models.
Under 30 Alum’s 3D Model Startup Hits Unicorn Status Amid AI Frenzy
Simon Song, who made the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list this year, is founder of Chinese AI startup VAST, which raised $200 million in fresh funding.
Humanoid Robots, Drones And Green Energy: The 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 Entrepreneurs Innovating In Industry, Manufacturing & Energy
From Chinese makers of humanoid robots to India’s new generation of drones and innovations in green energy–meet this year’s entrepreneurs making strides in Industry, Manufacturing & Energy.
30 Under 30 Asia: The Healthtech Founders And Researchers Pushing Boundaries Of Scientific Discovery
From researching brain-computer interfaces to studying the origin of life and developing new AI-powered services, this year’s listees are charting new territories in healthcare and science.