As China embraces the wealth of a market-oriented economy, the boom is breeding a generation of nouveau-riche lotharios seeking to rival the indulgences of their imperial ancestors.
China’s New Wealth Spurs A Market For Mistresses
By DAN LEVIN, New York Times
Tue, 08/09/2011 - 10:10pm
Topics: asia china chinese economy economy mistress nouveau-riche
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