Living on credit

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Living on credit

Hong Kong has a knack for creating the mega-rich. The city’s tycoons are among the richest men in the world, ambitious ex-pats flock here every day, property speculation is rife and taxes are gloriously low. The poor get rich in Hong Kong — and the rich get richer. At least, that’s the plan.

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