- Zhou Qunfei, founder of glass manufacturing giant Lens Technology, has reclaimed her spot as China's richest woman on the Hurun Richest Women in China 2026 list.
- The 56-year-old former factory worker's fortune increased by 15 per cent over the past year to an estimated 127bn yuan (approximately £14.20bn).
- Ms Zhou started her career earning $1.20 a day in a watch-glass factory before establishing her own business, which grew rapidly after becoming a key supplier for Apple's iPhones in 2007.
- Lens Technology has since diversified its operations into electric vehicles, artificial intelligence-related hardware, and robotics to mitigate market risks.
- According to the report, 65 per cent of the 50 richest women in China are self-made, while ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming topped the overall national rich list.
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