Zhong Shanshan

Zhong Shanshan

Zhong Shanshan (#28)

  • $ 65 B
  • Beverages, pharmaceuticals
  • China
  • M
  • 71 Years

About Me

Zhong Shanshan is the founder and chairman of Nongfu Spring, a bottled water company that listed its shares in Hong Kong in 2020. Hangzhou-born Zhong dropped out of elementary school during China's chaotic Cultural Revolution. He later had jobs as a construction worker, a newspaper reporter and a beverage sales agent before starting his own business. Zhong also controls Wantai Biological, which makes rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases including Covid-19. His son Zhong Shu Zi is a non-executive director at Nongfu.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Zhong Shanshan’s rise and global influence.

  • #1   China's 100 Richest (2025)
  • #26   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Zhong Shanshan’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $64.8B (February 5, 2026)