Early Life
Chen Jinxia was born in Shanghai in 1968. Information regarding her early life is limited, but she attended Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, where she obtained a bachelor's degree.
Rise to Success
Chen Jinxia's path to becoming a billionaire took an unexpected turn after the death of her husband, Wei Dong, in 2008. Wei Dong was a successful entrepreneur who founded Yongjin Group. She inherited her husband’s stakes in several companies, including stakes in the brokerage firm Sinolink Securities, pharmaceutical companies Zhuzhou Qianjin Pharmaceutical and Jiuzhitang Co, as well as in security technology play Zhejiang Dahua. Chen Jinxia's investment acumen and the growth of her inherited assets solidified her position as a major investor in China.
Key Business Strategies
Chen Jinxia is known for her low-key approach to business. She has focused on managing and growing the assets she inherited, maintaining a private profile and avoiding media attention. Her investment decisions and the performance of her portfolio have been central to her wealth accumulation.
Philanthropy
Chen Jinxia is involved in philanthropy, with a focus on education and technology access for underprivileged communities. She has made donations to various organizations, including the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation.