Chint was founded in 1984 by Nan Cunhui when he was 21 years old with five friends. They pooled 50,000 yuan in investment capital using earnings from shoe-repair work.It began as Yueqing
Switch Factory. In 2010, Chint electric was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. By May 2024, Chint had expanded its business operations outside China covering over 100 countries and regions. Overseas business accounted for 30% of total revenue. As of 2025,
photovoltaic power stations have been a rapid growth point for Chint in recent years. ==See also==