The reasons for this talent are varied but there is one major historical factor that cannot be ignored - late 19th Century migration patterns.

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The most defining factor of a Chinese leadership generation is its historical background.

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Another factor to consider is that most financial advisors rely on historical averages to estimate a portfolio's future return.

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