Who Is Xu Jiayin? Real Estate Tycoon Becomes China’s New Richest Man
October 13, 2017
Xu Jiayin, founder of Evergrande Group — one of the most aggressive property developers in China — has become the country’s richest man, according to a survey released Thursday by The Hurun Report, which tracks wealth in the country.
Jiayin, 59, also known as Hui Ka Yan, surpassed real estate and entertainment magnate Wang Jianlin off the top of China’s rich list to become the country’s wealthiest man.