China woman, 30, earning US$140,000 a month running marketing firm announces retirement

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yating YangFebruary 13, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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Deng Yiran, a 30-year-old Chinese woman from Jiangsu province, is retiring from her successful marketing firm, where she earns over US$140,000 monthly. The geophysics graduate built a business model focused on commission-based advertising, generating over 100 million yuan annually by leveraging social media platforms like Douyin and RedNote to attract users to private traffic groups. She connects businesses with potential customers, earning commissions on purchases made through her platform. Deng's decision to retire and travel to Iceland has sparked envy among younger generations in China. She declined her mother's suggestion to pursue a civil service career after graduating from Nanjing University.

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