Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong’s richest man, retires

Hong Kong's richest tycoon Li Ka-shing announces his retirement on March 16, 2018, in Hong Kong as chairman of conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, effective in May.

Hong Kong's richest tycoon Li Ka-shing announces his retirement on Mar 16 in Hong Kong as chairman of conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, effective in May. Source: AAP Images/ Kyodo

Li Ka-shing, Hong Kongs richest man, is formally passing the reins of his $100bn retail, infrastructure and property empire to Victor Li, his elder son, after announcing his retirement. Renee Kwan reports.



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