Lesson13-Blueprint for Success II. China s MMost Noted philanthropist LiKa- shing(李嘉诚, born on July29,1928),is one of the wealthiest persons in Hong Kong and East Asia. He is also one of the richest persons of Chinese descent in the world. Presently he is the Chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings. Considered one of the most powerful figures in Asia, Li was named"asias most powerful man by Asiaweek in 2000. On February 26, 2004, Forbes ranked him as 1 9th richest man in the world at US$12. 4 billion W BTL E To be continued on the next page.Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E To be continued on the next page. ➢ Li Ka-Shing (李嘉诚, born on July 29, 1928), is one of the wealthiest persons in Hong Kong and East Asia. He is also one of the richest persons of Chinese descent in the world. Presently, he is the Chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings. ➢ Considered one of the most powerful figures in Asia, Li was named “Asia’s Most Powerful Man” by Asiaweek in 2000. On February 26, 2004, Forbes ranked him as 19th richest man in the world at US$12.4 billion. II. China’s Most Noted Philanthropist