Highest-paid executive makes 15.9 million yuan in 2013

Chinese real estate tycoon Wang Shi in an interview on Feb 10, 2014.

Wang Shi, chairman of real estate giant Vanke Group, remained the highest-paid executive among A-share listed companies in 2013 with an annual income of 159 billion yuan, according to recent reports.

It is the second year in a row for Wang to top the list, after he made 156 billion yuan in 2012.

Vanke's income grew 31.3 percent year-on-year to 135.4 billion yuan in 2013, with annual profits reaching 15.1 billion, an increase of 20.5 percent year-on-year.