HE XIANGJIAN

WHY HIM? The Hurun Report, often described as China’s Rich List, estimates that between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018 He donated RMB7.5BN (about Us$1.1bn) to charities and causes. Most of this was funnelled through his eponymous foundation, which he uses to donate to causes including education, healthcare, elderly care and cultural heritage. He made his fortune as founder of the Midea Group, the world’s largest producer of electrical appliances.