Who is Mr. Ma?: Due diligence before investment

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By all accounts Mr. Ma was another one of China's fast-rising multimillionaire businessmen. With billions (CNY) of assets under management through his PRC private investment group, he controlled stakes in music companies, real estate developers, new tech, and much more.