here’s a magic formula to becoming a millionaire in China – borrow big to earn big.
For years, individuals, state-owned companies and municipalities have taken massive loans to chase the Chinese dream.
Now it’s payback time, but a severe economic slowdown means many are struggling to pay their debts.
101 East asks, is this the end of China Inc?
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