Zhang Huamei (born 1961[1]) is the first private business owner of the People's Republic of China.[1] She became the country's first officially licensed self-employed private entrepreneur following China's reform and opening up in 1979.[2][3][4][5]

Zhang Huamei
Born1961
NationalityChinese
Organization(s)Huamei Costume Accessories, Wenzhou
Known forChina’s first private business owner

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  1. ^ a b Jie, Kou (11 September 2020). "Queen of the button empire: the commercial legend of China's first private business owner". www.ezhejiang.gov.cn. Information Office of Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  2. ^ Lim, Louisa (17 March 2010). "China's Capital Of Capitalism Weathers Recession". National Public Radio. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  3. ^ Hogg, Chris (2010-04-05). "China's reluctant first entrepreneur". BBC. Wenzhou. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  4. ^ Jin, Wu (30 May 2018). "China's first licensed vendor, 39 years later". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  5. ^ Yongqi, Hu (31 December 2018). "Reform and opportunity are key ingredients to thrive". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2021-02-08.