10. Liu Yongxing

•  Net Worth: $6.1 B                                                                      
•  Source of Wealth: agribusiness
•  Citizen: China
•  Age: 65

Liu Yongxing's aluminum- and plastics-focused East Hope Group has faced a rare difficult year as slower economic growth in China hurt demand for its industrial materials. His net worth edges up from a year ago amid successful forays in the real estate industry.