Xu Wenrong (simplified Chinese:徐文荣;traditional Chinese: 徐文榮, born 1935) is a Chinese businessman and the founder of Hengdian Group. The former president and chairman of the conglomerate is now retired[1] and was one of China's first billionaires.[2]

Early life

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Xu Wenrong was born in Dongyang, Zhejiang in 1935.[3]

Career

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In 1975, Xu set up his first silk factory. After that, he began making components for electronics, such as semiconductors and circuit boards.[1]

In 1996, Xu founded Hengdian World Studios, one of the largest film studios in the world.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Johnson, Ian (15 April 2013). "Studio City". New Yorker. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  2. ^ Steven Lee Myers (2 December 2018). "Epic Battles, Palaces and Concubines: A Chinese Studio's Vast World of Fantasy". New York Times. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  3. ^ Forbes (6 June 2013). "China's 50 Richest Entrepreneurs". Forbes. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Is 'Chinawood' the new Hollywood?". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.