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Rich Dad Poor Dad author's $1.2B debt claim sparks debate in China

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Robert Kiyosaki, the author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has claimed to be US$1.2 billion in debt, sparking significant discussion in China. His ex-wife, Kim Kiyosaki, clarified that this debt is related to investments in approximately 1,500 properties shared with partners, rather than personal liabilities. The revelation has prompted mixed reactions in China, with some investors recalling the book's influence on their own investment strategies. AI

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Rich Dad Poor Dad author's $1.2B debt claim sparks debate in China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhu Wenqian ·

    Rich Dad, Poor Dad author’s vast debts spark awe – and some bitterness – in China

    The revelation that Rich Dad, Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has amassed a staggering debt pile has sparked heated discussion in China, where property investors have suffered painful losses in recent years amid a deep market downturn. The 79-year-old Japanese-American author, wh…

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