Born
in Chaozhou in the Guangdong Province, China.
The arrogance
of Li's uncle with his immense wealth ignited Li's determination
to make a place for himself in the world.
World's
largest operator of container terminals, world's largest
health and beauty retailer.
Like many Asian
conglomerates (and Google), the Li Ka-shing group is structured
to retain disproportionate control without incurring the
cost of owning an equivalent economic interest.
One
of Asia's most generous philanthropists, donating over US$1
billion to date to charity and other various philanthropic
causes.
In 2006, Li pledged
to donate one-third of his fortune to charity and philanthropic
projects throughout the world -- a pledge estimated at over
US$10 billion.
Often referred
to as "Superman" in Hong Kong.
Has
a reputation for leading a no-frills lifestyle.
Son, Victor Li,
was kidnapped by the gangster Cheung Chi Keung in 1996.
Ransom was set at HK$1 billion. Li paid the ransom and Cheung
fled Hong Kong. Two years later, Cheung was involved in
another high-profile kidnapping of billionaire Walter Kwok.
Fleeing to the mainland, Cheung was immediately arrested,
accused of other crimes and executed in Guangzhou.
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