Ex-farmer inspires neighbors to follow his lead in business

One farmer's determination to be a success in business has become an inspiration for others and turned his village into a thriving commercial hub.

When Yu Jianxiang was wandering the streets of Romania in 1994 with no money in his pocket, his chances of becoming a billionaire appeared remote.

Yu, 60, comes from Linxi village in Nantong, Jiangsu province, and he was the first of his family to try his hand at selling goods overseas. His brothers followed his path to success.