WANG JIANLIN
1954–
Chinese businessman Wang Jianlin established himself as one of the wealthiest men in China by founding and chairing the Dalian Wanda Group. His vision was to expand his residential property development company into a global giant incorporating commercial property, the hotel trade, movie entertainment, retail, tourism, and sport.
Born in Sichuan Province, China, Wang Jianlin joined the People’s Liberation Army in 1970, aged 15. Serving for 16 years, he reached the rank of regimental commander, managing to complete his education at the same time through correspondence courses. After ...
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