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A name to remember - Don Simons - 15-02-2006
18th richest man in China
Zuo Zongshen
Age: 48
Birthplace: Chongqing
Education: MBA (part-time), junior high school
Main company:
Zongshen Group
Company headquarters: Chongqing
First listing: Shenzhen (July 2001)
Main industries: Motorcycles and engines
Wealth: $240 million, based on Zuo's share of the group's net assets in 2000
From a motorcycle repair shop in 1982, Zuo, whose education was cut short by the Cultural Revolution, has grown Zongshen to one of the world's largest motorcycle companies with annual production of 1 million motorcycles and 18,000 employees. Based in Chongqing, the motorcycle heart of China, Zongshen runs China's first international motorcycle racing team. Zongshen has diversified into producing engines for outboard motors.
- cargo - 15-02-2006
Many of the bikes raced at Macau GP are sponsored by Zongshen if my memory serves me right
- Don Simons - 15-02-2006
Many years ago a man called Honda came to the Isle of Man and I think a few people laughed politely. The Chinese love motorsport and it may not be this year or next year but who can predict the future?
- cargo - 15-02-2006
I've just googled Zongshen...........your right Don.
Mr Honda had better keep an eye on his mirrors