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“In China, remember, the the banks are arms of state policy. They loan because the local party official or regional party official tells them we need a new stadium. They are instruments of state policy.”

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James Chanos, born in 1958, is an accomplished manager with extensive experience in the financial sector. He is renowned for his keen market insights and unique investment strategies. more

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