He was followed by real estate developer Wang Jianlin, machinery maker Liang Wengen, and Internet tycoons Robin Li and Ma Huateng.

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With notable exceptions like Wang Jianlin, big property developers in China have had a rough year as the government has moved to curb speculation.

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