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Li Ka-shing's Wealth Surges to $45.1 Billion, Tops Hong Kong

2/12/2026

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Li Ka-shing's net worth rose by over US$6 billion to US$45.1 billion, making him Hong Kong's richest individual, according to Forbes.
This rise added US$65 billion to the wealth of Hong Kong's 50 richest, reaching a record US$366 billion.
He transferred control of his empire to his son in 2018.
The second wealthiest are Peter and Martin Lee of Henderson Land Development, with US$34.9 billion.

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Li Ka-shing's net worth rose by over US$6 billion to US$45.1 billion, making him Hong Kong's richest individual, according to Forbes.
This rise added US$65 billion to the wealth of Hong Kong's 50 richest, reaching a record US$366 billion.
He transferred control of his empire to his son in 2018.
The second wealthiest are Peter and Martin Lee of Henderson Land Development, with US$34.9 billion.