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Wang stepped down from CEO in May 2006. Sina's rapid expansion left a number of failed attempts, especially in trying to develop online gaming, e-commerce, and search technologies. These were believed to have led to Wang's stepping down as the Chief
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161:. As of November 2019, Wang is estimated by the Hurun Report and various Chinese media sources to have a fortune of US$ 8.9 billion. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential figures in the Chinese technology industry, and known to be extremely private and media-shy.
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the foundation has donated more than 2 million books.
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