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Li family home in Hong Kong is ‘not for sale,’ CK Asset says in rebuke to ‘false’ rumour

Social media speculation of the impending sale of 79 Deep Water Bay Road is “entirely fabricated”, “false” and “groundless,” CK Asset said in a statement

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An undated photograph of the Li family’s mansion at 79 Deep Water Bay Road from a neighbouring hill on Hong Kong island. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong’s wealthiest family denied that their residence of more than half a century is up for sale, as CK Asset Holdings issued an unusual rebuttal of rumours that have circulated for days on social media.
Social media speculation of the impending sale of 79 Deep Water Bay Road was “entirely fabricated”, “false” and “groundless,” CK Asset said in a statement on behalf of the company’s chairman and managing director, Victor Li Tzar-kuoi.

“The reports and posts on certain websites and social media platforms regarding the sale of 79 Deep Water Bay Road are entirely fabricated, speculative, and lack any factual basis,” CK Asset said in a statement on Monday.

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Li, who was raised in the family home, said many “made up” rumours involving himself and his family had been circulated online. “Some are illogical, others are simply deceptive,” he said in the statement. “Given the rise in scam cases, I urge the public and media not to trust or spread such rumours to avoid potential losses.”

Tycoon Li Ka-shing (centre) left the Harbour Grand Kowloon Hotel in Hung Hom after attending his final annual general meeting as the chairman of CK Group on May 10, 2018. He retired after the general meeting. Photo: Sam Tsang
Tycoon Li Ka-shing (centre) left the Harbour Grand Kowloon Hotel in Hung Hom after attending his final annual general meeting as the chairman of CK Group on May 10, 2018. He retired after the general meeting. Photo: Sam Tsang
CK Asset’s denial comes as some of Hong Kong’s wealthiest families and property investors have had to let go of their assets – in some cases family homes – at discounts to repay debt. This is because their businesses are slowing, borrowing costs are high and their financial strains are becoming more severe.
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