Li Zhongchu (Chinese language: 黎中蹰) is a Chinese entrepreneur and information technology businessman; chairman and founder of Beijing Shiji Information Technology. Beijing Shiji Information Technology is an Information Technology company, providing IT support to 6,000 hotels in China. In May 2015, his net worth is reported to be US$ 4.0 billion.
Early life
Li Zhongchu attended Wuhan University and attained Bachelor of Science degree in Space physics. He then started working as a Chinese government employee, doing IT repair work. In 1998 he set up his own venture (Beijing Shiji Information Technology) and started operations from his bedroom. During the Y2K and SARS issues, he obtained contracts with major hotels and other companies that increased his business base.
| Li Zhongchu | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 黎中蹰 |
| Born | February 1, 1964 |
| Residence | Beijing, China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Education | Bachelor of Science (Space physics) |
| Alma mater | Wuhan University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1998 – date |
| Organization | Beijing Shiji Information Technology |
| Net worth | US$4.0 billion (May 2015) |
Li Zhongchu net worth: Li Zhongchu is a Chinese businessman who has a net worth of $3.3 billion. Li Zhongchu is the Chairman and President of Beijing Shiji Information Technology which is a company that makes software for the hotel industry. He started off working in a government ministry at the State Key Laboratory and Beijing and doing IT repair work. Zhongchu owns over 60% of the Shenzhen listed company. Alibaba Group purchased a 15% stake in Beijing Shiji Technology in 2014 for almost $460 million. Zhongchu graduated from Wuhan University and has published many theses in the Journal of Atomic & Molecular Physics. He also worked in an Aerospace Research Institute. Zhongchu lives in Beijing, China and is married.
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