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Some of the billionaires occupying the top rank are self-made and built their fortunes through real estate and investment holding companies, like Li Ka-Shing who founded CK Hutchison Holdings.
Others inherited wealth from their families, like Lee Man Tat, whose grandfather is credited with having invented oyster sauce.
All net worths below are sourced from Bloomberg unless otherwise noted.
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15. Geoffrey Kwok
The logo of Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. is seen at its headquarters building in Hong Kong Friday, May 4, 2012.
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14. Ronald McAulay
The luxurious Peninsula Hong Kong hotel seen in Nathan Road.
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13. Joseph Lau
Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau, Luen Hung, his girlfriend Chan Hoi-wan and their daughter Josephine attend a private party on January 18, 2016 in Hong Kong, China.
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12. Michael Kadoorie
Chairman Michael Kadoorie, attends the 150th anniversary of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels at The Peninsula Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui.
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11. Thomas Kwok
Former Sun Hung Kai Properties co-chairman Thomas Kwok Ping-kwong arriving at the Court of Final Appeal in Central for Rafael Hui Si-yan's final appeal case (misconduct charge).
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10. Raymond Kwok
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9. Hui Wing Mau
Hui Wing-mau, chairman of Shimao Group, donates an ancient Landscape Map of Silk Road to Palace Museum on Nov. 30, 2017, in Beijing.
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8. Xu Hang
Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
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7. Peter Woo
Peter Woo Kwong-ching, Chairman of Wharf (Holdings) Limited, attends Wharf (Holdings) Limited annual general meeting.
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6. Zeng Yuqun
Chinese battery maker CATL CEO Robin Zeng attends a news conference in Berlin, Germany July 9, 2018.
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5. Lui Che Woo
Chairman and founder of Galaxy Entertainment Group Lui Che-woo poses during an interview with AFP in Hong Kong.
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4. Henry Cheng
Henry Cheng, chairman of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd, attends a news conference on the company's annual results in Hong Kong June 17, 2014.
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3. Lee Man Tat
Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce in jars, prepared, Chinese sweet plum sauce.
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2. Lee Shau Kee
Lee Shau-kee seen at a press conference addressing his retirement.
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1. Li Ka-Shing
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing announces his retirement in Hong Kong.
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