Overview
Ruan Xueping is a Chinese billionaire who made his fortune through his investments in the property sector. He is the founder and chairman of Huaxia Happiness, a major real estate developer in China. With a current net worth of $8.4 billion USD, he is ranked as the 195th richest person in the world by Forbes as of 2021.
Early Life and Education
Born in 1965 in Wenzhou, China, Ruan Xueping grew up in a poor family. His parents worked as farmers and he had to walk several miles to reach his school in a nearby village. He was a dedicated student and managed to earn a spot at Zhejiang University, one of the top universities in China. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Career and Achievements
After graduation, Ruan Xueping began his career as an engineer at the China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute. He worked there for several years before joining the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government as an official. In 1995, he left government service and started his own business, founding the Huaxia Happiness Group.
Under Ruan’s leadership, Huaxia Happiness grew rapidly and became one of the largest real estate developers in China. The company is known for its high-end residential developments, commercial complexes, and industrial parks. As of 2021, Huaxia Happiness has completed more than 200 projects with a total construction area of over 60 million square meters.
Ruan Xueping’s achievements in the property sector have brought him significant wealth. In 2015, he was listed on the Forbes Billionaires List with a net worth of $4.9 billion USD. Over the next few years, his net worth continued to rise, reaching $8.4 billion USD in 2021.
Personal Life
Ruan Xueping is known for being a private individual and little is known about his personal life. He is married and has two children.
Profile
Name: | Ruan Xueping |
Born: | 1965 |
Country: | China |
Sector: | Real Estate |
Companies: | Huaxia Happiness |
Net Worth: | $8.4 billion USD |
Forbes URL: | https://www.forbes.com/profile/ruan-xueping/ |