Li Ka-shing

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Sir Li Ka-shing[1] (born 13 June 1928)[2][3] is a Hong Kong businessman, investor, and philanthropist. As of June 2019, Li is the 30th richest person in the world. He has a wealth of US$29.4 billion.[4]

He is the senior advisor for CK Hutchison Holdings[5] and CK Asset Holdings, after he retired from the Chairman of the Board in May 2018;[6] through it, he is the world's leading port investor, developer, and operator of the largest health and beauty retailer in Asia and Europe.[7]

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  2. "Silobreaker: Biography for Li Ka-Shing". Silobreaker. 26 September 2006. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 12 June 2008.
  3. "Li Ka-shing". Encyclopædia Britannica. Chicago, Illinois: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved 12 June 2008.
  4. "Li Ka-shing". forbes.com. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  5. CKH Senior Advisor
  6. Stevenson, Alexandra (16 March 2018). "Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's Richest Man, Will Retire, Ending an Era". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  7. "The World's Billionaires No. 11 Li Ka-shing". Forbes. 5 March 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2008.