In response to the news that "Xizi Elevator President Liu Wenchao fell from the building and died", on June 6, Xizi Elevator Technology Co., Ltd. issued an obituary stating that Comrade Liu Wenchao, Chairman and General Manager of Xizi Elevator Technology Co., Ltd., unfortunately passed away in Hangzhou on June 2, 2025 at the age of 54.
Oblog stated that since Comrade Liu Wenchao joined Hangzhou Xizi Elevator Factory in July 1994, he has led the team to work hard and forge ahead with his outstanding leadership and professional qualities, laid a solid foundation for the company's development, and made important contributions to the development of China's national elevator brand. His professionalism and personal charm have won wide respect and love from the company's employees and all walks of life. Comrade Liu Wenchao's death is not only a loss to China's elevator industry, but also a huge loss to Xizi Elevator Technology Co., Ltd.
The memorial service of Comrade Liu Wenchao is scheduled to be held in the Zhuyuan Hall of Hangzhou Funeral Home from 8 am to 9:30 am on June 8, 2025.
Previous news
It is reported that Liu Wenchao, president of Xizi Elevator Technology Co., Ltd., fell from the building and died on June 2 at the age of 54. On June 5, a reporter from The Paper learned from an insider that Xizi Elevator Technology Co., Ltd. plans to issue an obituary. According to Red Star News, the police have ruled out criminal cases at present.
▲Liu Wenchao Photo source: Official WeChat account of Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology
Industrial and commercial data show that Xizi Elevator Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2008 and is a member of the New Sio Elevator Group. It is located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is an enterprise mainly engaged in the general equipment manufacturing industry. The legal representative is Liu Wenchao.
According to the article on WeChat public account released by the Zhejiang Department of Science and Technology on December 21, 2021, Liu Wenchao is the president and chief engineer of Xizi Elevator Technology Co., Ltd., senior engineer, and director of the Smart Elevator Professional Committee of Zhejiang Invention Association. In the early 1990s, Liu Wenchao, who majored in mechanical design, was assigned to work at the Hangzhou Xizi Elevator Factory at that time after graduating from university, and has since become acquainted with the elevator industry. In 2007, Liu Wenchao was engaged in the sales of elevator parts at Xizi Fuxin Technology Co., Ltd. In 2008, Liu Wenchao led a 46-person startup team to advance more than 4 million yuan from Xizi's parent company. Under tremendous pressure, he founded Xizi Elevator Technology Co., Ltd.
The above article introduces that Liu Wenchao is on business trips for about 100 days a year and lives in the company for 100 days, leaving very little time for his family. Liu Wenchao's youngest son just went to elementary school this year. Because of his busy work, he rarely has time to accompany his children, and more often he can communicate with his children through video calls. Liu Wenchao's wife also has to go to work. There are many times when his son is alone at home and calls him crying.
The reporter noticed that on May 30, on the occasion of the 24th "Safe Production Month" in the country, Xizi Elevator Technology Co., Ltd. held the launch ceremony of the 9th "Safe Production Month" event. Xizi Elevator President Liu Wenchao attended the ceremony and delivered a speech.
(Source: Linyi Time)
