Carson C. Block

Founder and research director of Muddy Waters Research

U.S. lawyer

Got into the business of researching Chinese stocks after law school

Based in Shanghai because post-legal opportunities would be better

Owner of a storage company in Shanghai called  Love Box Self Storage

Author of "Doing Business in China for Dummies."

Founder and Managing Director of YBS Investment Consulting, which is based in Singapore

Advises high networth individuals and families on their investments.

Advises companies and investment firms on China-related investments.

Adjunct professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Founder and owner of ChinaPrimer.com Ltd (www.chinaprimer.com) which helps enterprises save money and minimize risks when entering China.

Had a stint in corporate finance at CIBC World Markets

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