Took over as manager of a Thrifty Drug Store in Los Angeles after immigrating to U.S. 1971. Education: studied at Chinese Culture U. in Taiwan 1969, M.B.A. from Southeastern Louisiana 1973. Started Golden Eagle Retail Group 1992. Took public 2006. Today majority of wealth tied up in company; owns 72% of company's stock. Shares down 20% since January. Reported goals: keep net profit margin above 30%, expand beyond Chinese market. Recent donations to Nanjing Blind School.