
Chinese Tech Entrepreneur Zhou Chaonan Tops Hurun 2026 List of Self-Made Women Billionaires, Highlighting Country's Dominance
Hurun Global Richest Self-Made Women 2026 Report
Key Findings
- Diane Hendricks of ABC Supply leads the Hurun 'Self-made Women Billionaires' list with an undisclosed net worth.
- Out of the top 10 self-made women billionaires, 7 are from China, with Zhong Huijuan from Hansoh Pharmaceutical ranking second, thanks to a $1.5 billion cancer drug licensing deal with Roche.
Top 10 Self-Made Women Billionaires
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- Diane Hendricks, ABC Supply
- Zhong Huijuan, Hansoh Pharmaceutical
- Zhou Chaonan, Range Technology
- Fan Hongwei, Hengli Group
- Xia Li, China Biologic Products Holdings
- Yang Huiyan, Country Garden Holdings
- Chen Lihua, Fosun International
- He Xiangjian, Midea Group
- Zhou Qifeng, Shenzhen Vanke
- Zhou Chaonan, Range Technology
China's Dominance
- China dominates the list with 7 out of 10 self-made women billionaires.
- The US added 17 self-made women billionaires this year.
- Shenzhen leads as the top hub for self-made women billionaires with 13.
Youngest Self-Made Women Billionaires
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- Kylie Jenner, Kylie Cosmetics, is the youngest self-made woman billionaire at 28 years old.
- Out of the 150 self-made women billionaires, 10 are Under 40, with 3 Under 35, and 1 Under 30 (Kylie Jenner).
Investor Takeaway
Investors should consider the growth potential of Chinese companies in the tech and pharma sectors.
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