13 Facts About Chen Yidan

Chen Yidan, known as Charles Chen, is a Chinese internet entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Chen Yidan is a co-founder of Tencent, founder of the Chen Yidan Charity Foundation, and founder of the Yidan Prize Foundation.

Chen Yidan was born in Huizhou, Guangdong, and grew up in Shenzhen, Guangdong.

Chen Yidan obtained a bachelor's degree in applied chemistry from Shenzhen University and a master's degree in economic law from Nanjing University.

Chen Yidan subsequently earned a Doctor of Business Administration from Singapore Management University.

In 1998, Chen Yidan co-founded the internet holding company Tencent alongside Ma Huateng, Zhang Zhidong, Xu Chenye, and Zeng Liqing.

Chen Yidan served as the company's chief administrative officer.

Chen Yidan continued to be involved with the company as an advisor, sponsor, and honorary chairman of the Tencent Charity Foundation.

In March 2013, Chen Yidan founded the Chen Yidan Charity Foundation after stepping down from his role as CAO of Tencent.

In 2009, Yidan cofounded Wuhan College and became a school initiator.

In 2015, Chen Yidan donated RMB20 million to support the college's library construction and reading material purchases.

In May 2016, Chen founded the Yidan Prize, funded by an independent trust of HK $2.5 billion.

In 2015 Chen Yidan was named to the China Philanthropy Institute's list of top Chinese philanthropists.