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TikTok Founder Zhang Yiming Becomes China’s Richest Person

By Emily WilsonPUBLISHED: March 27, 10:41UPDATED: March 27, 10:44 4720
Zhang Yiming, ByteDance founder, speaking at a tech conference with TikTok logo in background.

Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, has officially become the richest person in China. As of Wednesday, his net worth reached $57.5 billion, pushing him past previous titleholders Zhong Shanshan (of Nongfu Spring) and Tencent’s Ma Huateng.

This milestone highlights ByteDance’s continued financial success and global influence, with TikTok remaining one of the most dominant social media platforms worldwide.

Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson is a content strategist and writer with a passion for digital storytelling. She has a background in journalism and has worked with various media outlets, covering topics ranging from lifestyle to technology. When she’s not writing, Emily enjoys hiking, photography, and exploring new coffee shops.

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