Zhou Hongwei, male, Han nationality, graduated from Xi'an Transportation University in 1992. He also received a master's degree in engineering in 1995.
Zhou has a distinguished career in computing. After receiving his master's, Zhou joined the Fangzheng Group, where he worked for several years, serving a programmer, project manager, department manager, and ultimately, general manager. In 1996, he left Fangzheng to work on his own. During this period, he developed and internet-based software product. Two years later, Zhou founded 3721 Network, one of China's leading IT companies.
Zhou has been recognized by various organizations for his many accomplishments in his field.