From Factory Worker to China's Richest Woman: Zhou Qunfei's Journey

Published 03 Nov 2026, 11:10 IST

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Zhou Qunfei, 56, is the founder of Chinese glass manufacturing giant Lens Technology and has reclaimed the top spot on the country’s richest women list.

— Hindustan Times

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Once earning just USD 1.20 a day, the founder of Lens Technology has built a USD 18.9-billion fortune through her glass manufacturing business.

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings Current article 03 Nov 2026, 11:10 IST

From Factory Worker to China's Richest Woman: Zhou Qunfei's Journey

Once earning just USD 1.20 a day, the founder of Lens Technology has built a USD 18.9-billion fortune through her glass manufacturing business.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 02 Nov 2026, 20:53 IST

Zhou Qunfei, who once earned $1.20 a day as a factory worker, is now China's richest woman

Zhou Qunfei, 56, is the founder of Chinese glass manufacturing giant Lens Technology and has reclaimed the top spot on the country’s richest women list.

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