China. The new Mandarins
Description
Wang Dafu is a happy man. Starting with exactly nothing, this peasant of the Hainan island has become a real estate magnate, and of course a millionaire. In less than 10 years, Hainan, in southern China, has emerged from its tropical torpor to become a favorite destination for the emerging Chinese middle class.Discover a surprising China where someone's new wealth isn't necessarily made at the expense of others. A country expanding at full speed where a luxurious lifestyle can enjoyed without fearing the wrath of the ruling Communist Party - which in fact welcomes the economic boom.
Runtime
25 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2011
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
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