Every year around this time, Hurun Report, a Shanghai-based luxury-publishing and events group, releases its compilation of China's wealthiest people. The list not only satisfies the prurient interest of those fascinated with the lives of the rich and famous, but also reflects important trends in the Chinese economy. The latest version, released on September 24th, was no exception. It revealed that Zong Oinghou, a drinks tycoon who heads the Wahaha Group, regained the top spot he had occupied in 2010. With a reported wealth of $12.6 billion, Mr Zong finished well ahead of his closest rival, Wang Jian-lin of the Dalian Wanda Group, a property developer. Mr Wang, poor man, is worth a mere $10.3 billion.
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