Lin Bin, co-founder and executive director of the Chinese tech company Xiaomi, has been making headlines recently for his philanthropic efforts, which have included donating millions of shares in the company to his charitable foundation and working with some of China's top academic institutions to create technology-driven educational programs aimed at empowering underprivileged communities.
But there's one person who doesn't think Bin's philanthropic efforts are as impressive as they've been: the New York Times, which calls him "one of the world's richest men" with an estimated net worth of more than $10 billion.
Bin, for his part, says he's "dispelling rumors of personal gain" and that the 120 million shares of Xiaomi stock he donated to his foundation in 2020 are for educational and research purposes, not his own personal gain, per a Xiaomi press release.
"By prioritizing social responsibility and community welfare, Lin Bin sets a powerful example for corporate leaders everywhere," the release continues. Read the Entire Article
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