Chow Tai Fook’s Henry Cheng reveals Hong Kong empire’s win-win investment philosophy

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Aileen ChuangJanuary 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Chow Tai Fook Enterprise (CTFE) chairman Henry Cheng Kar-shun outlined the company's "win-win" investment philosophy, emphasizing mutual benefit and positive social impact. Cheng's statement comes amid scrutiny over CTFE's handling of New World Development's debt during a property market slump in Hong Kong and mainland China. CTFE operates with institutional discipline while adhering to the Cheng family's values, focusing on long-term value creation and nurturing investee companies. The company invests strategically in energy, hospitality, healthcare, and technology innovation across nearly 30 countries. Cheng stressed the importance of leaving investee companies in a better position, even if it means forgoing maximum profit upon exit.

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CTFE must ensure “some positive social impact to the investee and the community”.

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Chow Tai Fook Enterprise will keep pursuing deals that create “win-win outcomes”.

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The property sector in Hong Kong and mainland China has yet to emerge from a years-long slump.

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CTFE faces scrutiny over its handling of NWD’s mounting debt.

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CTFE’s strategic investments comprise companies in the energy, hospitality, healthcare and technology innovation sectors across nearly 30 countries.

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Cheng Yu-tung 50% China 60% Hong Kong ×270% New World Development (NWD) ×380% Henry Cheng Kar-shun ×290% Chow Tai Fook Enterprise (CTFE) ×795%

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investment philosophy 90% henry cheng 90% chow tai fook enterprise 80% win-win outcomes 80% family office 70% private investment 70% social impact 60% new world development 60% value creation 50% hong kong 50%

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