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Zhang Yiming was born in Longyan, People's Republic of China on April 1, 1983. Zhang Yiming is credited as a businessperson, computer science and entrepreneur. The age as of 2026 is 43. Schooling on record includes Nankai University.
My Take
Zhang Yiming is one of the most consequential figures of our era, and I find his temperament as interesting as his fortune. From the provincial city of Longyan to Nankai University to founding ByteDance in 2012, he built Toutiao and Douyin/TikTok, reshaping how billions consume information. A net worth near US$93 billion is staggering, yet what strikes me is his reluctance to court the spotlight. He is the rare engineer-founder who altered global culture while staying personally low-key. I would love a glimpse inside the mind that quietly rewired the world's attention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zhang Yiming
- Name (Japanese)
- 張一鳴
- Born
- April 1, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- Longyan, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- businessperson / computer science / entrepreneur
2. Background
- University
- Nankai University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhang%20Yiming
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63306804
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Zhang Yiming born?
Born April 1, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Zhang Yiming from?
Zhang Yiming is from Longyan, People's Republic of China.
What does Zhang Yiming do?
Zhang Yiming works as businessperson, computer science, entrepreneur.
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