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Li Shufu is an entrepreneur and businessperson, born on June 25, 1963 in Taizhou, People's Republic of China. Li Shufu is 63 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Peking University. Recorded honors include Pioneer of Reform (2018) and Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up.
My Take
Li Shufu is the kind of entrepreneur I find genuinely inspiring. Rising out of Taizhou to build Geely into a global force, eventually absorbing Volvo, is a story of nerve as much as strategy. What strikes me most is his refusal to accept that an outsider from a provincial town couldn't compete with established carmakers. He didn't just ride China's reform wave, he actively shaped his corner of it. The recognition he received for reform-era entrepreneurship feels earned. To me he embodies a stubborn, almost defiant ambition that turns long odds into landmark results, and I respect that immensely.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Li Shufu
- Name (Japanese)
- 李書福
- Reading
- り・しょふく
- Born
- June 25, 1963 (age 63)
- Origin
- Taizhou, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / businessperson
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- Peking University
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Pioneer of Reform
- Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li%20Shufu
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%8E%E6%9B%B8%E7%A6%8F
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717785
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Li Shufu born?
Li Shufu was born on June 25, 1963 and is 63 years old.
Where is Li Shufu from?
Li Shufu is from Taizhou, People's Republic of China.
What does Li Shufu do?
Li Shufu works as entrepreneur, businessperson.
Where did Li Shufu study?
Li Shufu attended Peking University.
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