How Li Shufu turned Geely from laughingstock to Volvo owner

In the span of 25 years, Li went from starting a refrigerator parts maker to being on the verge of housing a renowned global luxury brand, Volvo, in his automotive stable. (Reuters)

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DETROIT (Reuters) -- It was a miserable winter day in January 2007, the kind that makes auto executives in the Motor City wonder why they hold the Detroit auto show at the most inhospitable time of the year.

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