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Real Estate Titan Lee Shau Kee Passes at 97

3/17/2025

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Lee Shau Kee, a towering figure in Hong Kong's real estate landscape, has died at the age of 97. The founder of Henderson Land Development, he built a vast property empire and generously contributed over HK$1 billion to education. His legacy of innovation and philanthropy will endure through his five children and the communities he uplifted.

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Lee Shau Kee, a towering figure in Hong Kong's real estate landscape, has died at the age of 97. The founder of Henderson Land Development, he built a vast property empire and generously contributed over HK$1 billion to education. His legacy of innovation and philanthropy will endure through his five children and the communities he uplifted.