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Dangdang founder Li Guoqing, 59, married Zhang Danhong in Beijing on August 16th, 2025. Zhang shared the wedding news on social media, expressing her love and gratitude. The event was attended by prominent figures like Sohu’s Charles Zhang and New Oriental’s Yu Minhong. Li revealed Zhang was his “unattainable dream” from university. He’d unsuccessfully courted her in the 90s, even offering material wealth, which she rejected. Their eventual marriage highlights resilience and a connection beyond material pursuits.

Dangdang founder Li Guoqing married Zhang Danhong, a Peking University alumna, on August 16th, 2025. The wedding was attended by prominent figures like Charles Zhang and Michael Yu Minhong. Cui Yongyuan gifted the couple a calligraphy piece. This follows Li’s finalized divorce from Yu Yu in June. Li denied rumors of selling wedding tickets, encouraging donations to rural education instead. He described the wedding as a “retake” on love, with only close family and friends invited.

Social media rumors surfaced claiming tickets to Dangdang founder Li Guoqing’s wedding were being sold for 20,000 yuan ($2,800 USD), with opportunities for photos and videos with attendees. However, sources close to Li, and Li himself, have denied these claims, stating no tickets were issued or sold. This follows Li’s recent divorce settlement with his ex-wife after a seven-year legal battle. Li is set to marry Zhang Danhong in Beijing on August 16th, 2025.

The early 2010s in China witnessed a fierce e-commerce battle between JD.com and Dangdang for book market dominance. Driven by ambition and strategic price wars, led by Liu Qiangdong and Li Guoqing, JD.com ultimately prevailed, prioritizing market share over immediate profits. Recent interviews reveal the intensity of the rivalry and the emotional toll it took. The rivalry’s conclusion is symbolized by Li Guoqing’s use of JD.com for food delivery, signifying a decade-long competitive saga’s end.

Dangdang founder Li Guoqing and Zhang Danhong will marry on August 16, 2025, marking a new chapter. The announcement follows Li’s divorce settlement. The wedding, themed “A Delayed Answer for Two Peking University Graduates,” will be held in Beijing. Guests are asked to donate to a Guizhou primary school, reflecting the couple’s philanthropic nature. Li, 61, appears to be embracing this new phase.

Dangdang founder Li Guoqing announced the finalized dissolution of his marriage with Yu Yu, with asset division finalized. Li expressed gratitude and apologized for any disruption. He wishes Dangdang, now with Yu Yu at the helm, continued success. Li plans new ventures, including AI applications and philanthropic collaborations. The separation followed a long public conflict over management and financial disputes, starting with their 1999 co-founding of Dangdang.