 Mr. Li Xiaohua is a world famous entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is a member of the Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the first person in China to own a Ferrari and even has a star named after him, and is one of China's first multi-billionaires.
From a poor child to a world famous entrepreneur and philanthropist
– Mr. Li is one of the world's greatest success stories of all time.
 Mr. Li and Chinese President Hu Jintao
A Western commentator said: the rise of Li Xiaohua is like China’s economic reform and opening up, in miniature.
In 1988, Li Xiaohua initiated the direct sales model in Japan to sell the “101” Hair Restorer. He pushed a storm of purchasing “101” Hair Restorers. Mr. Noboru Takeshita, former Prime Minster of Japan praised him: “Li Xiaohua is one of the most excellent and intelligent entrepreneurs of China. His success proves that China’s policy of reform and opening up to the outside world is very wise, and it benefits the Chinese people.”
In 1991 he invested $38 million in a Malaysian road, doubling his money within half a year.
In 1994, Mr. Li Xiaohua was selected as One of China’s 100 Excellent Entrepreneurs.
 Mr. Li and Former USA President Bill Clinton
Mr. Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, said: “I admire your efforts to alleviate poverty and education. Your undertakings are working towards the very goals to which the United Nations is devoted. You are an example of the admirable Chinese people to me.”
A newly discovered asteroid was named 'Li Xiaohua Asteroid’
In 1996, a newly discovered asteroid (No. 3556) was named after him as ‘Li Xiaohua Asteroid’ by the International Asteroid Naming committee. He was selected as one of the China’s Ten Outstanding Philanthropist for helping to eliminate poverty.
He was granted honorary citizenship by the Governor of New York State.
Former USA President Bill Clinton said the spirit and efforts made by Mr. Li Xiaohua are a good example for American youth.
In 1997, Mr. Li Xiaohua was conferred the title of Honorary Chairman of the US-China People’s Friendship Association; Awarded the National Glory Cause Medal by the Chinese government; Elected to be a congressman of the China People’s Political Consultative Conference; Attended the Ceremony for Hong Kong’s Return to China as one of the representative of Outstanding Chinese People; For the 5th consecutive year was listed by Forbes as one of the most outstanding and richest entrepreneurs in China.
 Mr. Li and Former USA President George W. Bush and Barbara (Mrs. Bush) Mr. Jaques Chirac, the President of France, wished that more excellent entrepreneurs like Li Xiaohua could rise in China.
In 1998, Mr. Li Xiaohua attended the Ceremony for Macao’s Return to Chinese rule as one of the representatives of Outstanding Chinese People.
Mr. Robert Hawke, former Prime Minister of Australia, said Li Xiaohua is the most successful and promising entrepreneur of China, and his contributions are not only successful business ventures, but also in his great philanthropy.
In 2003, Li Xiaohua was awarded the title of Honorary Chairman of the China Charity Federation for reorganizations of his great contributions to charitable causes. And he was conferred with an honorary Doctor’s Degree of Yuyin University for his great contributions to the health of mankind and his management talent in industry and commerce.
Mr. George Bush, former President of the United States, said Li Xiaohua is a generous and charitable entrepreneur. He and his wife Barbara said they would pray for him, wishing that success would always follow him.
In 2004, Li Xiaohua was honored as China’s Business Leader with the most world-influence by the International Enterpriser General Union. The Chinese Private Economic Research Society conferred to Li Xiaohua that title of “the Landmark on China Marketing” for his great contributions to the Chinese business field.
 One of Mr. Li's many donations to an earthquake-stricken area in Sichuan, China.
I am still concerned with those who are struggling below the poverty line.”
Multi-billionaire now, Li Xiaohua never forgets those people in impoverished areas and their schools. He is a generous, kind and charitable man, and one thing he always say is, “One should learn to repay and feel grateful. Though I am rich today, I am still concerned with those who are struggling below the poverty line.”
Li Xiaohua donates large sums of money to help poor children, to help education and the handicapped in China and other countries. He is a well-known philanthropist in the world, and also a messenger of friendship and world peace. World leaders in many countries have met him cordially many times. The Secretary General of United Nations Kofi Anan met with Li Xiaohua three times, expressing his appreciation for his charity and peaceful deeds.
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