The property billionaire who shuns publicity

Wu proves that women can make it in sector traditionally dominated by men

Longfor Properties president Wu Yajun is not only the richest woman in China but also the person in the country's real estate industry of whom least is known.

After Longfor made its debut on the Hong Kong bourse on November 19, Wu's wealth ballooned to 27.4 billion yuan, overtaking Yang Huiyan, president of Country Garden, to become the richest woman in the country.