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An illuminating account of Wang Jianlin and Wanda – one of China’s leading entrepreneurs whose presence is now felt all around the world.
China’s recent global economic rise has been phenomenal – and is being led by entrepreneurs like Wang Jianlin.
Written by authors who had direct, inside access to Wang Jianlin and Wanda.
Fascinating account of Wang’s life, challenges and motivations – as well as the business ideas behind his success.
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Publisher: LID Publishing
ISBN:978-1-911498-27-8
FORMAT: 198 x 129mm
Bookbinding: Paperback
Number of pages: 256 pp
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Zhou Xuan is a leading business writer in China.
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