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Jin Baofang
$2.31B
as of 07/05/24
About Jin Baofang
Jin Baofang is the chairman and managing director of solar panel maker JA Solar Technology.
Jin founded the company in 2005. Headquartered in Beijing, JA Solar has plants across China as well as in Southeast Asia, and is planning a $60 million one in Phoenix, Arizona.
JA Solar initially went public on the Nasdaq in 2007 but was taken private in 2018 after a lackluster share performance.
The company joined the Shenzhen Stock Exchange the following year through a backdoor listing.
His daughter Junhui became a director of JA Solar in 2022; Tao Ran, husband of younger daughter Junmiao, also sits on the board.
Personal stats
Citizenship
People's Republic of ChinaSource of wealth
Solar panelsResidence
Xingtai, People's Republic of ChinaMarital status
MarriedBirth date
09/01/52 (age 71)Number of children
2Education
Associate in Arts/Science, Hebei Broadcast and Television UniversitySelf-made
self-madeJin Baofang’s fortune is worth
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38K
troy ounces of gold
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35K
median U.S. household
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23K
median U.S. income
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0.046%
U.S. credit card volume
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0.009%
GDP of the United States
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0.007%
United States debt
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