Li Ka-Shing (born 13 June 1928 in Chaozhou, Guangdong) is a Hong Kong business magnate, philanthropist, and investor. He is the chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings, which has holdings in many industries, including energy, transportation, retail, infrastructure, telecommunications, media, property development, and health care. Li is the second-richest man in Asia, with an estimated net worth of US$33.
4 billion, and the world's 23rd richest person as of March 2019.Li was born to an impoverished family of Hakka descent in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China. His father died while he was young, forcing him to drop out of school in order to support his family.
He began working in a watch strap manufacture when he was 12 years old. He eventually worked as a salesman for a plastics trading company before launching his own plastic flower manufacturing company.Li arrived in Hong Kong in 1950 with only $100 in his pocket.
He began his career in a plastics plant before starting his own firm producing plastic items. He then expanded into shipping, real estate, and other industries.Li's businesses have been incredibly successful, and he is now one of the world's wealthiest men.
He is also a great philanthropist, donating billions of dollars to a variety of causes.Li is an excellent example of someone who has overcome adversity to reach great achievement. Many people look up to him as an inspiration and proof that everything is possible if you work hard and are willing to take risks.