Yao Zhenhua, an entrepreneur from Chaoshan, Guangdong, graduated from South China University of Technology. He is currently the chairman of Shenzhen Baoneng Investment Group and the president of Shenzhen Industry-University-Research Cooperation Promotion Association.

Engaged in agricultural products trade business in his early years, and established Shenzhen Baoneng Investment Group Co., Ltd. in 2000. He was selected into the Forbes list of billionaires in the world.

Shantou is a municipality under the jurisdiction of Guangdong Province and a special economic zone. It is also an important port city in the southeast coast and a central city in eastern Guangdong.

Shantou is one of the cradles of Chaoshan culture. Shantou Chaoshan culture has a long history, originated from Chaoshan ancestors, formed in Qin and Han Dynasties, developed in Tang and Song Dynasties, prospered in Ming and Qing Dynasties and innovated in modern times. It is a branch of China's excellent traditional culture and has the characteristics of compatibility with Chinese and foreign cultures. Shantou has its own Chaoshan dialect, Chaozhou opera, Chaozhou music, Chaozhou cuisine, congou tea, Chaoshan craft and Chaoshan folk customs.