Liu Qiangdong
Entrepreneur, founder of JD.com
An entrepreneur and billionaire established a major e-commerce platform in China. Founded JD.com in 1998, initially as a storefront for electronics and then transformed it into a leading online retailer. Under management, JD.com adopted advanced logistics and technology to improve online shopping experiences. Expanded operations to include various product categories and became a significant player in China's online retail market.
Founded JD.com in 1998
Expanded JD.com into a leading e-commerce platform in China
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