Zhou Qunfei

One of China's richest women, Zhou Qunfei made her fortune as a key supplier of iPhone touch screens. As a teen, Zhou dropped out of school to work at a watch lens factory; she founded Lens Technology in 2003, growing it into a manufacturing giant that makes parts for smartphones, computers, smart wearables, and electric vehicles. The company, which has over 133,600 employees, saw revenues jump 16.7% to $7.7 billion in fiscal 2023.