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Li Ruigang

Li Ruigang (Chinese: 黎瑞剛; born 13 June 1969) is a Chinese businessman and media mogul. He was born in Lanzhou, Gansu province with his ancestral home in Zhongshan, Guangdong.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Li.

Li Ruigang

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(1969-06-13) June 13, 1969
Lanzhou, Gansu

Early life and education[edit]

Li obtained an MBA from Fudan University and went to Columbia University as a visiting scholar.

Career[edit]

Li was president of the Shanghai Media Group from 2002 to 2011.


In 2011, Li was appointed as Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Party Committee and Director of the Municipal Party General Office.[1]


Li is chair of China Media Capital[2] which bought a stake in Manchester City football club.[3] He oversaw a mass media holding company that includes television stations, radio, newspapers, magazines, and Internet ventures. During his tenure revenue for the company expanded six-fold.[4]


Li serves as a non-executive director of WPP.[5]

Britannica entry