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Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison

NPR News 20 Aug 2026 1 views

Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison. The decision marks a milestone in Evergrande's saga after it collapsed with more than $300 billion in liabilities.

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