Quick Info
| Profession | Internet Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Chinese |
| Date of Birth | 01/04/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Longyan Area, Fujian, China |
Latest News about Zhang Yiming
18/09/2026
Reuters reported that Zhang Yiming’s wealth placed him ahead of other major Asian billionaires as ByteDance continued to navigate US-China tensions. The report highlighted that his fortune had climbed despite regulatory pressure and shifting conditions around TikTok and the company’s global operations.
16/09/2026
Zhang Yiming became Asia’s richest person after ByteDance’s valuation and his personal fortune rose sharply to more than $105 billion. Reports said the surge was driven by ByteDance’s strong business performance and renewed investor confidence in the company’s artificial intelligence plans.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Becoming Asia's richest person (September 2026) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Nankai University, Tianjin |
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| Educational Qualification | A Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering majorly in micro electronics engineering and software engineering (2005) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Parents | Only child of his parents |
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Career
| Notable Achievements |
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| Net Worth | $105 billion (as of September 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Zhang Yiming was born and raised in Longyan Fujian Province. | |
| 2. In 2001, he joined Nankai University in Tianjin, where he initially focused on microelectronics and later on software engineering. | |
| 3. In 2006, Yiming joined the travel website Kuxun as its fifth employee and first engineer. | |
| 4. He later used his experience from Kuxun to start 99fang.com, a property-search website. | |
| 5. In 2012, he founded ByteDance with his longtime associate Liang Rubo. |