Dong Mingzhu
Chinese businesswoman
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| April 2025 | Dong was re-elected as chairwoman of Gree Electric and stepped down as president, causing controversy with her remarks about hiring only domestically educated individuals. |
| 2021 | Ranked seventh on Fortune's list of the most influential women in the world. |
| March 2019 | Applied a cut on value-added taxes to improve competitive pricing and pursue aggressive international development during the US-China trade war. |
| January 2019 | Reelected as chairwoman of Gree Electric. |
| 2018 | Dong was mistakenly accused of jaywalking by law enforcement in Ningbo due to a facial recognition system error, which incorrectly identified her from a bus advertisement. |
| November 2016 | Stepped down as chairwoman of Gree Group. |
| March 2016 | Gree Electric acquired electric car maker Yinlong. |
| 2015 | Recognized as one of the Most Influential Chinese Businesswomen by Fortune magazine for the second consecutive year. |
| 2015 | Named the 4th most powerful woman in Asia-Pacific by Fortune magazine, recognizing her significant business leadership and influence. |
| 2014 | Under her leadership, Gree Electric generated a record-breaking 140 billion Yuan in revenue, with a significant shift towards online sales. |
| 2014 | Recognized as one of the Most Influential Chinese Businesswomen by Fortune magazine. |
| 2013 | Awarded 'Woman in the Mix' for business by Forbes Asia, highlighting her outstanding achievements in the business world. |
| 2012 | Appointed as chairwoman of Gree Electric. |
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