Happy birthday! Ma Huateng turns 54 today

Tencent boss Ma Huateng is celebrating his 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed business men of his generation.

Popular business man Ma Huateng has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Huateng, a cultural icon

Born in Shantou on October 29, 1971, Ma Huateng's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Chinese history. Huateng's not just a great business man, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ma hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ma Huateng as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Ma, you're the best!

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