Early Life
Qi Xiangdong was born in 1964 in Inner Mongolia. He received his bachelor's degree from Changchun Institute of Posts and Telecommunications in 1986 and later earned an MBA from the University of Science and Technology, Beijing in 2005.
Rise to Success
Qi Xiangdong's career began at Xinhua News Agency, where he served in various roles within the Communication Technology Bureau. In 2003, he became the vice president of Yahoo China. In 2005, Qi co-founded Qihoo 360 Technology Co. with Zhou Hongyi. He then founded Qi An Xin Technology Group in 2014, which specializes in cybersecurity. Qi An Xin was listed on China's STAR Market in July 2020.
Key Business Strategies
Qi Xiangdong focused on the cybersecurity market, recognizing the increasing need for protection in the digital age. Qi An Xin's strategy involves providing cybersecurity products and services to both the government and businesses.
Philanthropy
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