Nicknamed 'Superman', Li Ka-Shing is one of the most influential entrepreneurs in Asia. Born in 1928 in Chiu Chow, south-eastern China, Li left for Hong Kong with his family to avoid the perils of war. Forced to leave school before the age of 15, he worked in a plastics factory before starting his own company. Today, he is the 11th richest person in the world and his company, Cheung Kong, is influential in many sectors (including transportation, real estate, financial services, retail and energy). This is the story of an outstanding entrepreneur whose rise is legendary. China's economic rise and influence has been one of the most significant developments in the global economy of recent times. The "China's Entrepreneurs" series examines the major contribution to this development made by China's leading private entrepreneurs and companies. AUTHOR: Yan Qicheng is a famous Chinese writer with the pen name of Jianggong. His long biography Jack Ma and Alibaba was well received by the readers at home and abroad upon publication, with sales exceeding 100,000. It was published nine times and translated into English, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese and other languages. He has also written over ten long novels and many of his TV scripts have been shot and broadcast. SELLING POINTS: . An illuminating biography of one of China's leading entrepreneurs . China's recent global economic rise has been phenomenal ? and is being led by entrepreneurs like Li Ka-shing . Written by a leading writer with inside knowledge and contacts . Fascinating account of Li's life, challenges and motivations ? as well as the business ideas behind his success . Part of the "China's Entrepreneurs" series that offers illuminating biographies of China's greatest entrepreneurs
