China can hardly be called a perfect place for women as gender discrimination still prevails in both the workplace and in families, but it may be a promising place for women entrepreneurs. Of the world's 14 self-made female billionaires listed by Forbes, half of them come from this ancient country.
These women did not inherit the fortune from their families. Instead, they worked their way up to the pinnacle of the business world, a place dominated by men.
A glimpse into their achievements may inspire more girls to become successful career women, as it s still a fact that most women here earn much less than their male counterparts.
China's 7 Self-made Female Billionaires
RankNameAgeNet Worth ($bil)232 Wu Yajun463.9400 Xiuli Hawken472.4463 Chu Lam Yiu412.1488 Zhang Xin442.0585 Yan Cheung531.7880 Lei Jufang571.1880 Chan Laiwa 691.1
Wu Yajun, general director of Longhu Real Estate Development Co. Rank: 232
Xiuli Hawken, biggest shareholder in Renhe Commercial Holdings. Rank: 400
Chu Lam Yiu, chairman of Huabao International. Rank: 463
Zhang Xin, co-Chief Executive of SOHO China. Rank: 488
Yan Cheung, chairman of Nine Dragons Paper. Rank: 585
Lei Jufang, chairman of Tibet Cheezheng Tibetan Medicine. Rank: 880.
Chan Laiwa, long-time real estate investor. Rank: 880.
