Chinese entrepreneur Guan Yuxiang built her drink can empire from scratch after retirement, earning her the titles of the country’s “Drink Can Queen” and “the greatest retired female worker.”
Born in Shenyang, in northeastern China’s Liaoning province in 1939, Guan joined a factory in Beijing at the age of 19. Like many in her generation, she dedicated three decades of her life to the same company before retiring at 50.
However, unlike many who embrace a restful retirement, Guan chose to embark…
China ‘Drink Can Queen’ Guan Yuxiang grows US$1.4 billion business empire after retirement
