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  • Zhang Congyuan founded Huali Industrial, a shoe manufacturer, in 2004; the company now has factories in China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Dominica and Myanmar.
  • Huali supplies to dozens of brands including Nike, Puma, UGG and Vans.
  • Zhang also cofounded Hong Kong-listed shoemaker Symphony Holdings, but sold his stake and is no longer with the company.
  • He shares the fortune with his wife and children.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
77
Source of Wealth
Shoes, Self Made
Residence
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Citizenship
Taiwan
Marital Status
Married
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