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    Default ...whose wealth reached $3.5bn - what does bn stand for?

    Among those enjoying an increase in fortunes
    was Robin Li, founder of the Chinese internet
    search engine, Baidu, whose wealth reached
    $3.5bn when Google withdrew from China.


    What does bn stand for?

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    Default Re: ...whose wealth reached $3.5bn - what does bn stand for?

    Argh, must be billion? Sorry...

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    Default Re: ...whose wealth reached $3.5bn - what does bn stand for?

    Quote Originally Posted by nyota View Post
    Argh, must be billion? Sorry...
    I forgive you.

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    Default Re: ...whose wealth reached $3.5bn - what does bn stand for?

    You're too kind.

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