Forbes.com: Forbes World's Richest People 2005

Meet Li Ka-shing - the richest person you've never heard of

Here's how Forbes.com describes Hong Kong Billionaire Li Ka-shing.

Centered on the conglomerates Hutchinson Whampoa and Cheung Kong, Li's empire spans 40 countries and accounts for 11.5% of Hong Kong's stock market value. Leading real estate developer, cell phone provider and retailer, and the major supplier of electricity in Hong Kong. Also the world's largest operator of container terminals.


You could base a great James Bond villian on this guy.

Mr. Ka-shing is in the news now because he gave half a million dollars to aid in the Pakistan earthquake relief.

Forbes.com: Forbes World's Richest People 2005: "Li Ka-shing"