Zhang Yiming Archives

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ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming, 41, worth $49B, Tops China’s wealth rankings

Zhang Yiming, founder of ByteDance and architect behind TikTok and Douyin, has ascended to the top of China's wealth ladder for the first time, securing the number-one position on the Hurun China Rich List for 2024.

Deborah Dan-Awoh · Oct 29, 2024 3 min

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Billionaire founder of TikTok, Zhang Yiming to step down as CEO

TikTok's founder is stepping down as CEO.

Michael Ndu-Okeke · May 20, 2021 2 min

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TikTok’s 38 year-old founder is worth $35.5 billion – Here’s what we know

At 38 years old, Zhang Yiming is the 39th richest man in the world.

Michael Ndu-Okeke · Apr 20, 2021 3 min