Zhang Shuqing

A Chinese national, Zhang Shuqing, who owns a significant stake in Ounajima Island near Okinawa, Japan, intends to increase her holdings. Currently controlling 720 out of over 900 ownership rights, she initially gained attention for purchasing the 700,000-square-meter island. Zhang has no immediate development plans, considering leaving it to her children. A helicopter landing pad is under construction for company retreats. Described as therapeutic with excellent diving and camping, the uninhabited island once housed Ryukyu limestone extraction settlements and features wild goats and coral reefs. The closest point to mainland China is approximately 700 kilometers.

In 2020, Zhang Shuqing, a Chinese woman from Qingdao, acquired Ie Island, a 700,000-square-meter uninhabited island in Okinawa, Japan. While ownership transfer completed in 2021, there are no immediate development plans. Zhang is considering the island as a legacy for her children. A landing strip is being built, possibly for company retreats hinting at future business potential, perhaps in tourism. The island, with clear waters and historical remnants, welcomes visitors. Its strategic location in the East China Sea, near coral reefs, adds to its appeal.