Li Ka-shing 李嘉誠
Li Ka-shing [forbeschina.com] |
Age: 84
Source of Wealth: diversified, self-made
Country of Citizenship: China (Hong Kong)
Marital Status: Widowed
Children: 2
Asia's richest person Li Jiacheng added US$5.5 billion to his fortune as shares of his biggest holdings, Cheung Kong, Hutchison Whampoa and Husky Energy, all jumped 10% or more. At age 84, Li still oversees one of the world's most far-reaching empires with 260,000 employees in 52 countries.