From small beginnings as an unknown soldier, Wang Jianlin ventured into business and led a residential development company that was in imminent danger of going bankrupt. He managed to turn the business around, and today, the Dalian Wanda Group is a transnational enterprise that has become a major player in real estate development, football, and the cultural and entertainment industry. This is the inside story of Asia's richest man, his rise from humble origins, who became one of China's great entrepreneurial heroes whose presence today is pursued by the world's most important political and business leaders.