Decades-long apprenticeship of Li Ka-shing's son is finally over


Whispering in dad's ear: Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing, right, chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings company, chats with his son, co-managing directors Victor Li attend a press conference to announce the company's annual results in Hong Kong, Friday, March 16, 2018. Hong Kong billionaire Li said Friday he is retiring as chairman of his sprawling conglomerate and handing control to his eldest son. - AP

HONG KONG: It’s not easy being the son of a superhuman action hero.

Victor Li, 53, heir to Hong Kong’s biggest family fortune, has spent his career in the shadow of his father and billionaire property tycoon Li Ka-shing, known as “Superman” in the local press for his deal-making savvy.

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