# offshore trusts

Li Ka-shing’s Final Act: Why Hong Kong’s 98‑Year‑Old Tycoon Is Unloading a Global Empire

Nearing 100, Li Ka‑shing is accelerating sales of large, immovable assets worldwide—ports, utilities, telecom and real estate—converting holdings into cash to reduce exposure to political and regulatory risk. The strategy highlights succession and capital‑preservation priorities among aging tycoons and will reshape secondary markets for politically sensitive infrastructure and Greater Bay Area property dynamics.