China’s stainless steel mogul fights to avoid a second collapse


Dai and his family are currently embroiled in multiple legal disputes with contractors and suppliers over payments. — Bloomberg

CHINESE metal tycoon Dai Guofang’s first steel empire was brought down by a government campaign to rein in market exuberance, tax evasion accusations and a spell behind bars.

Two decades on, he’s once again fighting for survival.

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