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Zhao Haijun

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Influence report · generated from Zhao Haijun's indicators

Zhao Haijun — full AI read

Zhao Haijun — Co-CEO, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (China) — ranks #276/635 on the Power & Influence Index (49.6). Greatest lever: AI power (70.0, Strong). Entrenchment 60/100; net worth $1bn.

Role
Co-CEO, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
Country
China
Category
Tech & AI executive
Net worth / capital
$1bn
Controls
Semiconductor foundry, chip manufacturing, China domestic fabrication

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Zhao Haijun sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)49.6Moderate · #274/635Mid-pack. High would mean near the apex of civilizational influence; low would mean lower relative influence within this elite set.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power60.0Moderate · #304/635Mid-pack. High would mean controls vast wealth and companies; low would mean limited economic control.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power40.0Developing · #448/635Low here — little formal political power.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power70.0Strong · #113/635High here — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach25.0Lagging · #607/635Low here — limited direct reach.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control78.0Strong · #162/635High here — controls pivotal institutions and capital.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure60.0Moderate · #371/635Mid-pack. High would mean power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake); low would mean power is contingent — term-limited or contestable.
▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake)  ·  ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable

Strengths

  • AI power (70.0, Strong) — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
  • Institutional control (78.0, Strong) — controls pivotal institutions and capital.

Risk factors

  • Significant but balanced influence with no single dominant lever.
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