Q i Jinxing is the founder and chairman of Hangzhou Binjiang Real Estate Group, a prominent property developer based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. He began his career in the public sector, working in a government district office before moving to a management role at a construction firm. In 1996, he made the pivotal decision to turn down a higher government position to establish his own real estate company, Binjiang Group.

Under his leadership, Binjiang Real Estate has become a dominant player in the affluent Yangtze River Delta region, known for its high-quality residential projects. The company went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2008. Qi successfully navigated the volatile Chinese property market by focusing on regional dominance and product quality rather than aggressive nationwide expansion. His wealth is derived from his controlling stake in the listed developer.