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China Evergrande's billionaire boss exudes calm even as debt risks grow
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Mr Hui Ka Yan net worth is estimated at US$13.4 billion.
PHOTO: REUTERS
HONG KONG (REUTERS) - Mingling with power brokers at celebrations to mark the centenary of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, a beaming Mr Hui Ka Yan showed no signs that his company, China Evergrande, was facing mounting pressure with debt repayments.
Mr Hui, wearing a navy blue suit and open-neck shirt, looked relaxed as he stood on a podium overlooking the festivities in Tiananmen Square, an invitation many considered a show of support for the billionaire businessman.
