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People sail boats in the harbor in Greenwich, C.T., U.S., on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. — People sail boats in the harbor in Greenwich, C.T., U.S., on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.
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By Rebecca Spalding

November 6, 2017 at 6:00 AM EST

The Chinese delegation wanted to know how it could duplicate the success of hedge-fund mecca Greenwich, Connecticut.

The visitors asked: What is the wealthiest state in America doing to foster the industry that earned the region its “Gold Coast” nickname?

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