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Interview·September 1, 2026

Character Over Capability: A Conversation with Xia Yan on Investing in China

Xia Yan — CEO & Chairman of Ningbo Zimang Touzi Investment

Xia Yan, CEO and Chairman of Ningbo Zimang Touzi Investment, on 15 years of deploying capital across Chinese markets and the principles that guide his investment decisions. Recorded as part of Zinveo's ongoing series of conversations with investors and operators active in China.

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