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Li Ka-shing

By jill_ol

  • Born

    Born in Chaozhou, China in a Guangdong province to Teochew decendents.

  • Age 8

    Mother/Father/siblings' names and dates are unknown. Father dies of tuberculosis when Li Ka-shing was 8.

  • Age 15

    Li Ka-shing drops out of school and begins to work 16 hour days at a plastic trading company to support his family.

  • Cheung Kong Industries was created

    Li Ka-shing worked hard enough to start his own plastic trading company which quickly grew to be the largest supplier of plastic flowers in Asia.

  • Married

    Li Ka-shing married Chong Yuet Ming

  • Victor Li was born (first son)

  • Richard Li was born (second son)

  • Cheung Kong turns Real Estate

    Unable to renew his lease, Li Ka-shing decides to buy cheap property and sell them at a higher price, turning Cheung Kong into a successful real estate company.

  • Cheung Kong Industries expanded

    Li Ka-shing's industry expanded by gaining Hutchison Whampoa.

  • Cheung Kong Industries Expands

    Li Ka-shing gains Hongkong Electric Holdings Limited as well.

  • Currently 84 yrs old