Z eng Chaolin is the chairman of Tianshan Aluminum Group, a leading Chinese producer of aluminum products headquartered in the resource-rich Xinjiang region. He founded the company and strategically positioned its operations to take advantage of low-cost energy, creating a vertically integrated business model that spans bauxite mining to aluminum smelting and foil production. This cost advantage has made Tianshan one of the most profitable players in the industry.

Under his leadership, the company achieved a public listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2020 through a backdoor listing deal involving Shimge Pump Industry Group. Zeng runs the company with his brother, Zeng Chaoyi, who is also a director. His wealth is tied to his controlling stake in Tianshan Aluminum, which continues to expand its capacity and market share in China's massive industrial metals sector.