Recently, online rumors have been circulating that Hong Kong’s richest man, Li Ka-shing, plans to sell his mansion at 79 Deep Water Bay Road for HK$5 billion, sparking diverse online discussions. Li Ka-shing’s eldest son, Li Zeju, chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings (1113), issued a clarification today (4th), stating that the relevant reports and posts are completely fictitious and have no factual basis.
Online Rumors Spread About the HK$5 Billion Sale of the 79 Deep Water Bay Road Mansion
In his clarification, Li Zeju stated, “We have never intended to sell the property at 79 Deep Water Bay Road. The reports and posts on individual online and social media platforms regarding the sale of the property at 79 Deep Water Bay Road are completely fictitious and fabricated, with no factual basis.”
Li Zeju: The rumors are completely fictitious and have no factual basis
He also stated, “In fact, news about me and my family often appears online, and most of it is fabricated. Some are unreasonable, some are illogical, and some even appear to be fraudulent.” In view of the rampant fraud cases, Li Zeju said he would take this opportunity to call on the media and people from all walks of life not to believe or participate in spreading rumors, so as to avoid falling into fraud traps and incurring losses.
