14. Zong Qinghou – $10.8 Billion
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Chinese entrepreneur Zong Qinghou has an estimated net worth over $10.8 billion thanks to his business dealings as Chairman and CEO of the Hangzhou Wahaha Group. The Wahaha Group is the leading beverage company in the entire Republic of China, and bigger than both Pepsi and Coke combined. Zong is also a delegate to the Chinese National People’s Congress with interests in developing natural resources for the befit of his country.