Li Ka-Shing Tops Hong Kong Rich List With $45 Billion Fortune
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Li Ka-shing retained his title as Hong Kong’s richest person for a sixth straight year, with a net worth of $45.1 billion, according to Forbes’ 2026 Hong Kong Rich List released Wednesday.
The 97-year-old founder of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. held onto the top spot even as he faced recent scrutiny over the Panama port sale deal. He recorded the largest absolute increase in wealth among Hong Kong billionaires over the past year, with his net worth rising by $7.8 billion.
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- Li Ka-shing retained his title as Hong Kong’s richest person for the sixth year with $45.1 billion, rising by $7.8 billion.
- The combined wealth of Hong Kong’s 50 richest climbed 22% to $366 billion, and the minimum net worth to make the list hit $1.6 billion.
- Strong local financial markets boosted fortunes, while property and tech/finance leaders remained prominent on the list.
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- CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.
- CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. is the company founded by Li Ka-shing, who currently holds the title of Hong Kong's richest person. Despite recent scrutiny over the Panama port sale, Li Ka-shing's net worth, tied to the company, increased significantly, reaching $45.1 billion.
- Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.
- Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. was founded by the late Lee Shau-kee. His sons, Peter Lee Ka-kit and Martin Lee Ka-shing, currently control the company and were ranked second on Forbes' 2026 Hong Kong Rich List with a combined fortune of $34.9 billion.
- New World Development Co. Ltd.
- New World Development Co. Ltd. is controlled by the family of Henry Cheng. This family holds a net worth of $26.1 billion, placing them among the top ranks of Hong Kong's wealthiest individuals. Property families, including the Chengs, continue to be prominent on the city's rich list.
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is mentioned in the article as the company where Joseph Tsai serves as Chairman. Tsai's net worth increased by 31% to $14.2 billion, placing him eighth on Forbes' 2026 Hong Kong Rich List.
- EQT Private Capital Asia
- EQT Private Capital Asia is chaired by Jean Eric Salata, who, with a net worth of $9.5 billion, entered the top 10 of Hong Kong's richest people for the first time on Forbes' 2026 list.
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