Early Life and Career
Qiu Jianping, born in 1961, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 30 after working at a state-owned company. This early career experience provided him with the foundation to start his own business, motivated by a desire for greater opportunity and control.
Rise to Success
Qiu founded GreatStar Holding Group in 1993. Under his leadership, the company has grown to become one of Asia's largest hand tool manufacturers. The Group’s subsidiary, Zhongce Rubber Group, China's largest tire maker by sales, went public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in June 2025. Qiu's strategic vision and innovative approach have been key to his success, expanding beyond hand tools to include tires, forklifts, diesel engines, and robotics.
Key Business Strategies
One of Qiu Jianping's key business strategies involved expanding into related industries to complement his existing hand tool business. A notable example is Hangcha Group, one of China's largest suppliers of forklift trucks and parts, which Qiu separately controls.
Philanthropy
While specific details on Qiu Jianping's philanthropic efforts are not readily available through the initial search results, it is noted that he actively participates in public welfare and charitable undertakings. In 2022, he was awarded the title of "Outstanding Builder of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era of Zhejiang Province," which recognizes his contributions to society and the manufacturing industry. His contributions to big education and the provincial charity foundation and other cash donations exceeded 20 million yuan.