‘Superman’ Li Ka-shing tops Hong Kong’s billionaire list with US$45.1 billion: Forbes

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Cheryl ArcibalFebruary 12, 2026 at 12:52 PM
‘Superman’ Li Ka-shing tops Hong Kong’s billionaire list with US$45.1 billion: Forbes

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According to Forbes, Li Ka-shing remains Hong Kong's wealthiest individual with a net worth of US$45.1 billion in 2026, a significant increase from US$38.9 billion the previous year. This boost contributes to a collective US$65 billion rise in the total wealth of Hong Kong's 50 richest people, reaching a record high of US$366 billion. Li's business empire spans diverse sectors like real estate and pharmaceuticals. Peter and Martin Lee and family, controlling shareholders of Henderson Land Development, secured the second position on the list with an estimated US$34.9 billion. The overall increase in wealth among Hong Kong's elite reflects a positive economic trend in the region.

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