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China's 7 self-made female billionaires
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2010-03-23 18:52
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China can hardly be called a perfect place for women as gender discrimination still prevails in both the workplace and in families, but it may be a promising place for women entrepreneurs. Of the world's 14 self-made female billionaires listed by Forbes, half of them come from this ancient country.
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A glimpse into their achievements may inspire more girls to become successful career women, as it’s still a fact that most women here earn much less than their male counterparts.
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China's 7 Self-made Female Billionaires |
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| Rank | Name | Age | Net Worth ($bil) |
| 232 | Wu Yajun | 46 | 3.9 |
| 400 | Xiuli Hawken | 47 | 2.4 |
| 463 | Chu Lam Yiu | 41 | 2.1 |
| 488 | Zhang Xin | 44 | 2.0 |
| 585 | Yan Cheung | 53 | 1.7 |
| 880 | Lei Jufang | 57 | 1.1 |
| 880 | Chan Laiwa | 69 | 1.1 |
