Z ou Zhinong is the chairman of Suzhou TFC Optical Communication, a leading manufacturer of precision optical components for the telecommunications industry. He co-founded the company in 2005, leveraging his background as a technical engineer to develop advanced optical sub-assemblies used in fiber optic networks and data centers. The company is based in Suzhou, a major hub for China's tech manufacturing.

Under his leadership, TFC has become a key supplier for global optical transceiver manufacturers. The company went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2015. Zou's wealth is tied to his controlling stake in the company, which has benefited from the global rollout of 5G networks and the expansion of cloud computing infrastructure.