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TikTok Billionaire Zhang Yiming Overtakes India's Gautam Adani To Become Asia's Richest Person
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· September 16, 2026
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Key points The change in ranking comes as Zhang, 43, solidifies his position as Asia's richest person, overtaking Adani who previously held the top spot. His net worth exceeds $105 billion, driven by his investments in artificial intelligence and short-video platforms.
Zhang Yiming, founder of ByteDance, has become the wealthiest individual in Asia, surpassing Gautam Adani. His net worth exceeds $105 billion, driven by his investments in artificial intelligence and short-video platforms. This milestone marks a significant turnaround for Zhang, whose wealth was previously uncertain due to regulatory issues surrounding TikTok's future.
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zhang's fortune has pulled ahead of industrial magnates in the region. Further details about his wealth and ranking are available from the source.
The change in ranking comes as Zhang, 43, solidifies his position as Asia's richest person, overtaking Adani who previously held the top spot.
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