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Jack Ma: A poor rural boy turned world multi-billionnaire

 

Jack Ma's story is one of a man who grew up poor in rural China, but who after several setbacks, rose to the pinnacle of success.

For a man who once had job teaching English for a measly monthly salary of $12 (Sh1,200), his is a phenomenal rise to the club of the world’s wealthiest.

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