ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming reclaims top spot in China’s rich list, thanks to his firm's AI push

BEIJING — ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming reclaimed the top spot on a list of China’s richest people, driven by his company’s push into artificial intelligence.

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming reclaims top spot in China’s rich list, thanks to his firm's AI push

TL;DR

  • ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming is once again China's richest person.
  • His company's focus on artificial intelligence has driven this change.
  • The Hurun Research Institute's rankings show a rise in China's high-tech sectors.
  • Other sectors, including consumer goods and real estate, are experiencing pressure.