2016 Hong Kong Top 50 Richest
The top 50 richest people in Hong Kong have a combined estimated net-worth of more than USD 242.3 Billion, in the latest 2016 report by Forbes.
Tycoon Li Ka-shing, who owns diversified businesses including Cheung Kong and Hutchison Whampoa, tops the list with an estimated net-worth of $31.3 Billion. Lee Shau Kee is 2nd on the list with $23.9 Billion, with key holdings in Henderson Land. Cheng Yu-tung, who owns Chow Tai Fook is 3rd on the list with $15 Billion.
Thomas & Raymond Kwok. Sun Hung Kai Properties and Joseph Lau, Chinese Estates rounded up the top 5 richest people in Hong Kong with $14.9 Billion and $14.8 Billion respectively.
Top 5 Richest in Hong Kong:
Rank | Name | Net Worth USD | Company |
1 | Li Ka-shing | $31.3 B | CK Hutchison Holdings |
2 | Lee Shau Kee | $23.9 B | Henderson Land |
3 | Cheng Yu-tung | $15 B | Chow Tai Fook |
4 | Thomas & Raymond Kwok | $14.9 B | Sun Hung Kai Properties |
5 | Joseph Lau | $14.8 B | Chinese Estates |
Hong Kong’s Richest Fast Facts:

The Richest: Li Ka-shing with $31.3 Billion (CK Hutchison Holdings)
Top 50 Total Net Worth: USD 242.3 Billion
The Average Age: 70.73 Years Old
The Oldest Age: 98 Years Old ($1.35 Billion, C.F. Chan)
The Youngest Age: 39 Years Old ($1.57 Billion, Lawrence Ho, Melco International)
2016 Hong Kong Top 50 Richest:
Rank | Name | Net Worth USD | Age | Source | Company |
1 | Li Ka-shing | $31.3 B | 88 | Diversified | CK Hutchison Holdings |
2 | Lee Shau Kee | $23.9 B | 88 | Real Estate | Henderson Land |
3 | Cheng Yu-tung | $15 B | 90 | Diversified | Chow Tai Fook |
4 | Thomas & Raymond Kwok | $14.9 B | – | Real Estate | Sun Hung Kai Properties, |
5 | Joseph Lau | $14.8 B | 65 | Real Estate | Chinese Estates |
6 | Pan Sutong | $12.2 B | 53 | Real Estate, Finance | Goldin Financial Holdings |
7 | Lui Che Woo | $8 B | 87 | Casinos | Galaxy Entertainment Group |
8 | Peter Woo | $7.5 B | 69 | Real Estate | Wheelock & Co. |
9 | Walter Kwok | $7.1 B | 65 | Real Estate | Empire Group Holdings |
10 | Michael Kadoorie | $6 B | 75 | Hotels, Energy | CLP Holdings |
11 | Francis Choi | $5.7 B | 68 | Real Estate | Early Light Internationa |
12 | Joseph Tsai | $5.5 B | 52 | E-Commerce | Alibaba Group |
13 | Law Kar Po | $5.3 B | 68 | Real Estate | Park Hotel Group |
14 | Vivien Chen | $5.1 B | 57 | Real Estate | Nan Fung Group |
15 | Richard Li | $4.7 B | 49 | Telecom | Pacific Century Group |
16 | Pollyanna Chu | $4.1 B | 58 | Financial Services | Kingston Securities |
17 | Edwin Leong | $3.9 B | 64 | Real Estate | Tai Hung Fai Enterprise |
18 | Victor & William Fung | $3.7 B | – | Sourcing | Li & Fung group |
19 | Pansy Ho | $3.6 B | 53 | Casinos | MGM China, Shun Tak Holdings |
20 | Samuel Tak Lee | $3.2 B | 77 | Real Estate | – |
21 | Tung Chee Hwa & Chee Chen | $3.1 B | – | Shipping | Orient Overseas |
22 | Ronald McAulay | $2.7 B | 80 | Energy | – |
23 | Ko Fook Kau | $2.6 B | 81 | Pawn Shops, Real Estate | Tai Yau Bank |
24 | Patrick Lee | $2.51 B | 74 | Paper | Lee & Man Paper |
25 | Michael Ying | $2.5 B | 66 | Retail | Esprit Holdings |
26 | Tang Yiu | $2.49 B | 82 | Retailing | Belle International |
27 | Silas Chou | $2.45 B | 69 | Apparel | Michael Kors (past) |
28 | Vincent Lo | $2.3 B | 67 | Real Estate | Shui On Land |
29 | Fong Yun Wah | $2.25 B | 91 | Real Estate | Hip Shing Hong Group |
30 | Robert Miller | $2.2 B | 83 | Retail | Future Electronics |
31 | Helmut Sohmen | $2.1 B | 76 | Shipping | BW Group |
32 | David Li | $2.03 B | 77 | Banking | Bank of East Asia |
33 | Ronnie & Gerald Chan | $2 B | – | Real Estate | Hang Lung Group |
34 | Or Wai Sheun | $1.95 B | 65 | Real Estate | Kowloon Development |
35 | Cui Lijie | $1.9 B | 58 | Gambling | Imperial Pacific International |
36 | Lee Man Tat | $1.85 B | 87 | Food | Lee Kum Kee Group |
37 | Li Sze Lim | $1.8 B | 59 | Real Estate | Guangzhou R&F Properties |
38 | Wong Man Li | $1.65 B | 51 | Furniture | Man Wah Holdings |
39 | Billy Kan | $1.61 B | 64 | Finance, Energy | China LNG Group Limited |
40 | Horst Julius Pudwill | $1.6 B | 71 | Manufacturing | Techtronic Industries |
41 | Lawrence Ho | $1.57 B | 39 | Casinos | Melco International |
42 | Kenneth Lo | $1.55 B | 77 | Textiles | Crystal Group |
43 | Jim Thompson | $1.52 B | 76 | Logistics | Crown Worldwide |
44 | Angela Leong | $1.5 B | 55 | Casinos | – |
45 | C.F. Chan | $1.35 B | 98 | Hotels | – |
46 | Albert Yeung | $1.25 B | 73 | Real Estate, Retail | Emperor Group |
47 | Tang Hsiang-chien | $1.2 B | 93 | Textiles, Electronics | – |
48 | Allan Wong | $1.1 B | 66 | Electronics | Vtech Holdings |
49 | Johnson Ko | $1.07 B | 64 | Financial Services | Reorient Group |
50 | Lo Siu-tong | $1.05 B | 86 | Real Estate, Hotels | Yu Tai Hing Co |
Source: Forbes 2016
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