At the age of 18, Huang began studying computer science at Chu Kuchen Honors College of Zhejiang University.
[16] In March, he ranked second in the 2020 Huron Global Young Zhuang Sect Self-Made Rich List.
[17] In November, he was named to the 2021 Forbes Rich List of Mainland China, ranking sixth with a wealth of ¥213.2 billion.
[21] After the public offering was floated on NASDAQ, Huang's 47% stake in Pinduoduo was valued at $14 billion, making him the thirteenth richest person in China.
[22][14][23] On 1 July 2020, Huang stepped down as CEO of Pinduoduo but retained his titular position as the company's chairman.
Huang was named the leading philanthropist on the Hurun China Philanthropy List in 2021 after pledging US$1.85 billion for social responsibility projects and scientific research.