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Why the era of ‘get rich first’ is officially over in China

Why the era of ‘get rich first’ is officially over in China

With zero-COVID around to stay and equity markets in freefall, China’s wealthy capitalists are leaving in droves.

For decades China’s newly minted millionaires, bankers and high-flying entrepreneurs were the country’s new capitalist heroes.

They drove flashy cars, drank expensive champagne in Shanghai nightclubs and wore head-to-toe Italian designer wear.

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Michael Smith
Michael SmithHealth editorMichael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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