Ma Huateng (Pony Ma) Biography
Ma Huateng was born in Shantou in 1971, studied computer science at Shenzhen University and co-founded Tencent 37.
Full nameMa Huateng (Pony Ma)
NationalityChina
Known forCo-founder, chairman and CEO of Tencent
Born in Shantou
Ma Huateng was born on 29 October 1971 in Chaoyang, Shantou, Guangdong 38.
Move to Shenzhen
His father, Ma Chenshu, took a job as a port manager in Shenzhen, and the young Ma went with him 7.
Shenzhen University
He enrolled in 1989 and graduated in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in computer science and applied engineering 79.
The name Pony
He is known as Pony Ma, a name said to come from the Chinese character for his surname, which means horse 1.
Frequently asked questions
In Chaoyang, Shantou, Guangdong, on 29 October 1971.
Computer science and applied engineering at Shenzhen University, graduating in 1993.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 Wikipedia mirror, Ma Huateng, 1 Jan 1970, Early life
2 Wikipedia, Pony Ma, 1 Jan 1970, Birth
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