Charles Zhang

Charles Zhang
张朝阳
Born (1964-10-31) October 31, 1964
Xi'an, China
EducationTsinghua University (BS)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD)
OccupationsFounder, chairman & CEO Sohu
Board member ofChangyou.Com Ltd
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese张朝阳
Traditional Chinese張朝陽
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhāng Cháoyáng
Bopomofoㄓㄤ ㄔㄠˊ ㄧㄤˊ
Gwoyeu RomatzyhJang Chaoyang
Wade–GilesChang1 Chʻao-yang2
Tongyong PinyinJhāng Cháoyáng
Wu
SuzhouneseZôn Tshau-yan
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationJēung Chīu-yeung
JyutpingZoeng1 Ciū joeng4
Websitecorp.sohu.com

Charles Zhang or Zhang Chaoyang (Chinese: 张朝阳; pinyin: Zhāng Cháoyáng) (born October 31, 1964) is a Chinese businessman and founder of Sohu Inc (Chinese: 搜狐), which was listed on NASDAQ in 2000. Zhang was ranked 37th on Forbes China’s 100 Richest list in 2000 and 20th in 2003.