The family were noted victims of the 2015 Chinese stock market crash, during which they lost approximately 40% of their previously estimated USD$8 billion combined net worth. Despite this, Xu Jingren and his relatives continue to be mentioned as one of China's top "vampire billionaire" families, with significantly concealed Investments designed to keep a low profile in the face of intensive government Business and financial regulation. Unofficial estimates have tabbed their wealth as high as USD$13 billion.