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China Surpasses U.S. with 1,110 Billionaires in 2026

3/6/2026

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  • China now has the most billionaires, with 1,110 of 4,020 globally, according to the Hurun Global Rich List released on March 5, 2026.
  • China added 287 new billionaires since the last edition, driven by stock gains and artificial intelligence, according to Rupert Hoogewerf, chairman of Hurun Group.
  • Notable new entrants include Yan Junjie and Liu Debing.
  • Elon Musk tops the list with a fortune of $792 billion.