Hui Ka Yan, the mastermind behind Evergrande’s real estate empire, just got a life sentence in Shenzhen after being convicted of massive financial fraud — inflating assets, hiding crippling debt, and misusing funds. The fallout from Evergrande’s $300 billion debt collapse, triggered by China’s crackdown on property sector risks in 2020, has rattled the economy. The court also fined Evergrande over $3 billion and sentenced top execs to up to 18 years, exposing how the company booked fake sales before buildings were even finished. This case is emblematic of China’s property market pivoting from reckless growth to a more stable, subdued future — where real estate no longer fuels national wealth.

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