Zhang Wenzhong

Zhang Wenzhong (simplified Chinese: 张文中; traditional Chinese: 張文中; born July 1962) is a Chinese businessman and scholar. Zhang is the founder of Wumart, one of the earliest and biggest retailers in China and the largest supermarket chain in north China and regional giant in east China.

  • Zhang Wenzhong is the controlling shareholding of Wumart Holdings Inc.
  • Wumart is a multi-brand retailer with supermarkets and department stores, among other businesses.
  • He was sentenced to 18 years in prison for financial violations in 2008 and released in 2013.
  • Zhang’s earlier convictions were overturned by China’s high court in 2018, clearing his record.