China's wealthiest to take part in key political meetings, Five of the 10 wealthiest people in Communist-ruled China are due to take part in two major political meetings starting this week, government websites show, highlighting the influence of the country's mega-rich.
Super-wealthy delegates to the "two sessions" are often the focus of public attention, with some criticised for showing off their influence or lobbying for favourable policies for their own industries.
The website of the National People's Congress (parliament) shows that among the top 10 of publisher Hurun's 2014 China rich list, third-place drinks tycoon Zong Qinghou, fifth-placed Pony Ma of Internet giant Tencent, and Lei Jun, the head of mobile phone upstart Xiaomi, who took tenth spot, are all delegates...Read More
Super-wealthy delegates to the "two sessions" are often the focus of public attention, with some criticised for showing off their influence or lobbying for favourable policies for their own industries.
The website of the National People's Congress (parliament) shows that among the top 10 of publisher Hurun's 2014 China rich list, third-place drinks tycoon Zong Qinghou, fifth-placed Pony Ma of Internet giant Tencent, and Lei Jun, the head of mobile phone upstart Xiaomi, who took tenth spot, are all delegates...Read More
