| Birth Year | 1840 |
| Birth Place | Rizhao, China, China |
| Age | 179 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | 1899 (aged 58–59) |
| Native name | 葉澄衷 |
| Traditional Chinese | 葉澄衷 |
| Simplified Chinese | 叶澄衷 |
| TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu PinyinWade–Giles | Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Yè Chéngzhōng Wade–Giles Yeh Ch'eng-chung Yè ChéngzhōngYeh Ch'eng-chung |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Yè Chéngzhōng |
| Wade–Giles | Yeh Ch'eng-chung |
Ye Cheng, also known as Diversified in China, is a prominent figure whose net worth is estimated to reach an astounding $1.5 billion by 2024. As a highly successful businessman, Ye Cheng has made remarkable strides in various sectors, establishing himself as a versatile entrepreneur. With his diverse investments and ventures, he has cemented his position as one of the wealthiest individuals in China. Through his shrewd business acumen, dedication, and hard work, Ye Cheng has managed to attain remarkable financial success, solidifying his status as a key player in the business landscape.
Standard Oil Trust appointed Ye as their exclusive distribution agent in China from 1883 to 1893. As a "comprador-merchant", he organized the distribution of Kerosene fuel across North China and the Lower and Middle Yangtze regions.
Ye established the Chengzhong Middle School in Shanghai, which was built between 1889 and 1901 where Cai Yuanpei was the first principal and Hu Shih along with Coching Chu two of the first pupils. Today the building is home to the Shanghai Middle School No. 58 He also gave money to several other charitable institutions.
By the time of his death in October 1899, Ye's assets were valued at between six and eight million taels of silver, equivalent to one-tenth of the Qing government's annual income.
