Billionaire Profile

Global Rank

#422

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Lin Li

CEO, Liye Group

CHINA

Real-Time Net Worth

$8.383B

Estimated based on Liye Group stock value as of June 4, 2026

-0.66% (24h)

Age

Source

Investments

Industry

finance-investments

Citizenship

CHINA

Biography

Lin Li, a 62-year-old self-made billionaire from China, is the chairman of Liye Group, an investment firm. His wealth stems primarily from investments in sectors like healthcare, metals, and green energy. Lin Li's career began at the Bank of China before founding Liye Group in 1995. His investments have extended to various financial enterprises including China Ping An and WeBank. He is recognized for his contributions to the Shenzhen People's Congress and the Shenzhen Business Association. As of March 2026, his estimated net worth is $8.39 billion, ranking him #376 globally.

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Wealth Over Time

Career Milestones

1
1995
Founded Liye Group
Established Liye Group, which would become a major investment firm.
2
2003
Investment in Ping An Insurance
Made a significant investment in Ping An Insurance, which has been key to his wealth.
3
2019
Hualin Securities Listed
Hualin Securities, chaired by Lin Li, was listed on the Shenzhen main board.

Net Worth History

Year	Net Worth	Global Rank	Source
2026	$8.383B	#422	Forbes Real-Time
2025	$9.2B	—	Forbes List
2024	$5.8B	—	Historical Record
2023	$4.38B	—	Historical Record
2022	$5.97B	—	Historical Record
2021	$4.54B	—	Historical Record
2020	$5.58B	—	Historical Record

Philanthropy

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Portfolio Holdings

ChinaLin Securities

In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Lin Li's early career began in the banking sector. He gained experience working at several local branches of the Bank of China. This experience provided a foundation for his future entrepreneurial endeavors.

Rise to Success

In 1995, Lin Li founded Liye Group. The group initially focused on finance, electronics, and mineral water. A pivotal moment was the purchase of shares in Chinese insurer Ping An Insurance in 2003, which significantly contributed to his wealth. Lin Li's leadership has seen the Liye Group invest in power equipment manufacturing, new energy, the chemical industry, biomedicine, and non-ferrous metals.

Key Business Strategies

Lin Li's investment strategy has been characterized by diversification. Liye Group has made significant investments in financial enterprises, including China Minsheng Bank, ChinaLin Securities, and Tencent-backed online bank WeBank. His focus on diverse sectors such as healthcare, metals, and green energy shows a strategic approach to wealth management and growth. Hualin Securities Co., Ltd., chaired by Lin Li, was listed on the Shenzhen main board in 2019.

Philanthropy

Details on Lin Li's specific philanthropic activities are not available from the search results.

Career Milestones

1995

Founded Liye Group

Established Liye Group, which would become a major investment firm.

2003

Investment in Ping An Insurance

Made a significant investment in Ping An Insurance, which has been key to his wealth.

2019

Hualin Securities Listed

Hualin Securities, chaired by Lin Li, was listed on the Shenzhen main board.

Philanthropy & Social Impact

Unknown

Undisclosed

Specific philanthropy details are not available from the search results.

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