Li Ka-shing
Li Ka-shing is a prominent Hong Kong business magnate known for his vast empire in the port and telecommunications industries. He owns Hutchison Ports, which operates several container terminals worldwide, including two in Panama. Li is regarded as one of Asia's wealthiest individuals and has a significant impact on the global shipping industry, navigating complex geopolitical landscapes while maintaining his business interests.
Born on Jul 13, 1928 (96 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 5 | 6.20 | 0.43% | +10% | 4,314,768 | 20,370 | $76,000 | 359$ |
| Hong Kong | 4 | 8.25 | 0.35% | +50% | 7,500,700 | 39,134 | $370,000 | 1,930$ |
| Australia | 2 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 25,967 | $1,380,000 | 1,405$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 625 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Italy | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 23,508 | $2,000,000 | 778$ |
| India | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 539,908 | $2,900,000 | 1,135$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,887 | $450,000 | 188$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 91,577 | $448,000 | 199$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,810 | $2,700,000 | 748$ |
| Totals | 17 | 1,797,789,489 | 778,786 | $10,330,000 | 6,747$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Panama:
Li Ka-shing was involved in informal conversations about the port assets with Gianluigi Aponte.
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United Kingdom:
Li Ka-shing's investment group owns UK Power Networks and a 75% stake in Northumbrian Water Group.
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Hong Kong:
The Li Ka-shing Foundation donated the Histotripsy system to various medical institutions.
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Hong Kong:
Li Ka-shing's foundation increased its holdings in Cheung Kong.
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Hong Kong:
Li Ka-shing, known as 'Si Shu', passed away on March 17 at the age of 97.
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Argentina:
Li Ka-shing suspended the sale of ports in Panama to an American corporation.
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Panama:
Li Ka-shing was described as the richest man in the former British colony and a veteran businessman involved in the port sale.
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Australia:
Li Ka-shing built an empire from his start as a manufacturer of plastic flowers.
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Australia:
Li Ka-shing, referred to as 'Superman', has a remarkable sense of when to sell his investments.
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Nigeria:
Billionaire Li Ka-shing might delay signing a multi-billion-dollar deal to offload its ports operations.
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