Zhao Ning, born in 198 1 10 and 17, has long lived in Kunming. He graduated from Swiss Business School with a master's degree in business administration. He used to be the chairman of Kunming Dianchi Kaitong Economic and Trade Co., Ltd., and now he is the executive director of Yunnan Xinglong Industrial Co., Ltd., following in his father's footsteps.
Xinglong industry, controlled by its family, produces and mainly deals in high-grade jewelry and jade. Its predecessor was Xi An Jin Yu SME Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd., and it was renamed Xi An Guo Yi Investment Holding Co., Ltd. on May 19, 2003. In June 2005, Xi 'an Guo Yi Investment Holding Co., Ltd. moved to Kunming and changed its name to Xinglong Industry.