Biography
Zhang Yin, also known as Cheung Yan, is a highly successful Chinese businesswoman and the founder of Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Limited, the largest paper manufacturer in China. Born in 1957, she overcame early challenges, including her father's imprisonment during the Cultural Revolution, to become a prominent figure in the business world. Her wealth source stems from paper manufacturing, a sector where she has achieved remarkable success. Zhang Yin's career began with a small paper trading company in Hong Kong, which she established in 1985 with modest savings. Through strategic vision and hard work, she transformed this venture into a global enterprise, recognized as the world's wealthiest self-made businesswoman at one point. Her achievements include leading Nine Dragons Paper to become the largest paperboard producer in Asia and a significant player in the global market, solidifying her position as a leading entrepreneur. As of March 10, 2026, she holds the position of chairwoman of Nine Dragons Paper Holdings.