Dossier
Cai Lei
Coverage of Cai Lei in the Nexus archive.
- Wife of ALS-stricken China e-commerce tycoon refuses divorce despite request
Cai Lei, a former JD.com executive with ALS, has been supported by his wife Duan Rui despite requesting a divorce. He has become a prominent advocate against the disease, investing over 100 million yuan in related efforts.
- ‘Only death can stop me’: terminally ill Chinese tycoon works 12 hours daily to cure ALS
Cai Lei, a former JD.com executive with ALS, works 12-hour days to find a cure despite his advanced condition. He has battled the disease for seven years, now in its final stages.