On August 18, the headline “Zhang Ziyi Cashes Out 300 Million” suddenly surged to the top of the trending topics list without any warning.

The most talked-about comment in the comments section was four characters: “Have they audited her taxes yet?”

But if we look at this matter outside the context of gossip, it is actually a share transaction that was announced by a publicly traded company, went through board approval, and followed transparent, traceable procedures.

Let’s skip the gossip today and break down the tax logic behind these 300 million in detail—because this logic applies to every business owner exiting a shareholding platform.

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On August 18, “Zhang Ziyi Cashed Out 300 Million” shot to the top of the trending topics list.

Many people are just curious about “how much money celebrities make,” but those who truly understand the industry are focused on a different question:

Given that both involved cashing out 300 million, why is Zhang Ziyi’s tax burden “theoretically” 45 million higher?

2.3 million in, 305 million out—a 132-fold return.

On August 11, 2026, an announcement by Shangmei Co., Ltd., a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, sent the phrase “Zhang Ziyi cashes out 300 million” trending on social media. Comments quickly shifted from envy to skepticism—“Don’t let her get away” and “Check her taxes.”

But if you look at this deal beyond the gossip, it’s actually a lesson in equity structure worth tens of millions.

If you're a business owner who holds equity in your company and one day decides to exit—what truly determines how much you'll ultimately receive isn't how much you sell it for, but the structure you chose when you first invested.

On September 15, 2026, the “Regulations of the State Council on the Administration of Entry and Exit” (State Council Order No. 841) will officially take effect.