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David Xueling Li is a prominent Chinese technology entrepreneur and billionaire, co-founder, and director of JOYY Inc., a Nasdaq-listed social media platform. As CEO from 2016 until August 2024, he led the company's strategic development and global expansion, significantly enhancing its international presence. Before JOYY, Li was the chief editor at Netease.com. He also founded CFP.cn, a copyright trading platform. As of December 5, 2025, his real-time net worth is $1.5 Billion.
David Xueling Li was born in China and holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Renmin University of China. Before his entrepreneurial ventures, he built a strong foundation in journalism and media.
Li's career includes significant roles in the media sector. From 2003 to 2005, he served as the chief editor at Netease.com, a Chinese news portal. Earlier in his career, he founded CFP.cn, a copyright trading platform for journalists and amateur photographers. His entrepreneurial journey took off with the co-founding of JOYY Inc.
Li's leadership at JOYY has been marked by strategic development and international expansion. Under his guidance, JOYY transformed from a gaming voice chat tool into a global social media giant with products like Bigo Live and Likee. He spearheaded the company's NASDAQ IPO in November 2012, a landmark event for a Chinese social platform. His pioneering work in virtual item-based monetization has set industry standards.
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Founded a copyright trading platform for journalists and amateur photographers.
Served as the chief editor at the Chinese news portal.
Led the successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Became CEO of JOYY Inc..
Served as the Chairman of JOYY Inc. until August 2024.
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