Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
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Hui Ka Yan is the founder of Evergrande Group and was once ranked Asia's richest man.
Xu Jiayin is another name for Hui Ka Yan, founder of the Evergrande Group.
Xu Tenghe is another of Hui Ka Yan's sons who faced sentencing due to the company scandal.
Xu Zhijian is one of Hui Ka Yan's sons who was sentenced alongside other executives.
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Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
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