Tang Yiu

Biography

Tang Yiu is a Hong Kong billionaire, best known as the founder of Belle International, a leading fashion retail company. Born on April 1, 1934, Tang, at 91 years old, built a significant fortune in the fashion retail industry. His wealth source stems from his entrepreneurial ventures, particularly Belle International, which he founded in 1981. Tang's career includes leading roles such as Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Footwear Ltd. His net worth, as of December 4, 2025, is $2.38 billion, placing him at #1641 globally among billionaires. He is married with 2 children. Tang is a self-made billionaire.

In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Tang Yiu was born in Sanshui District, Foshan, China, on April 1, 1934. Little is publicly known about his early life and childhood.

Rise to Success

Tang Yiu's career began with his founding of Belle International in 1981. Belle International quickly grew to become a dominant force in China's footwear and sportswear markets. The company's success was driven by strong demand from China's expanding middle class. Belle operated over 20,000 stores in mainland China. Tang led Belle International to its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2007.

Key Business Strategies

Key to Tang Yiu's success was his understanding of the Chinese market and his ability to build a retail empire. Belle International's strategy involved operating numerous stores, including brands like Teenmix and Staccato. Tang focused on women's footwear and distributed sportswear brands like Adidas and Nike. In 2017, Tang sold his stake in Belle to a consortium.

Philanthropy

Information about Tang Yiu's philanthropy is not readily available.

Career Milestones

1981

Founded Belle International

Established Belle International, a leading footwear and sportswear retailer in China.

2005-2012

Member of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Served as a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Sanshui District, Foshan, China.

2007

Belle International IPO

Belle International went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

2017

Sold Stake in Belle International

Sold his stake in Belle International to a private consortium.