This chapter introduces Li Wei, a Vietnamese refugee who became a billionaire through her relationships with numerous high-ranking Chinese officials. It details her early life, entrepreneurial skills, and the lessons she learned from her first mentor, Governor Li Jiating, and his mistress, Xu Fuying. The chapter highlights her strategic use of relationships and her understanding of power dynamics.
Li Wei's journey from a Vietnamese refugee to a billionaire.
Her early entrepreneurial ventures in Yunnan.
Lessons learned from Governor Li Jiating and Xu Fuying.
Understanding the dynamics of power and money in the Chinese political landscape.