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He Was Once China’s Richest Man. Then He Lost $40 Billion.

BLEEDING OUT

Wang Jianlin spent millions upon millions on art, a football club, and a profligate son. Now his empire is sagging under debt.

Noah Kirsch
Noah Kirsch 

Wealth and Power Reporter

Wang Jianlin
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty
Noah Kirsch

Noah Kirsch

Wealth and Power Reporter

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