Self help or self development books, seminars and conferences have been mushrooming over China. Capitalism has been gaining the upper hand.
Reports the BBC
Not long ago, capitalism was a dirty word in communist China - it was impossible to start your own business or think about getting rich.
But all that changed with a series of economic reforms launched three decades ago that unleashed a wave of entrepreneurial spirit.
Many Chinese people now spend much of their free time thinking, reading and learning about how to get ahead.
They turn to seminars, self-help books and novels in search of inspiration and to help them understand the rules of this new game.
One firm looking to help - and cash in - on this thirst for knowledge is Hengtaidatong Gold, which tries to persuade people to invest in this precious metal.
Every few weeks it organises glitzy gatherings for Beijing's well-heeled residents to teach them how to make money from this valuable commodity.
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The blooming force of entrepreneurship has also been evident by her growing influence or clout on the political sphere.
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