Family, let's talk about the sensational moves of Hong Kong's top tycoon Li Ka-shing!

At 96 years old, an age that should be about enjoying family, this old gentleman has recently made big news — selling 80% of his port business to the American BlackRock Group! This move has directly alarmed Beijing, to the point where Beijing has even called on state-owned enterprises, "Don't do business with the Li family!" But old Li insists on going against the tide; what secrets lie behind this?

First, let's look at the key data: last year, Hutchison Ports' profits surged by 24%, and after automation upgrades, they earned even more! But old Li had already cashed out on the Hong Kong Central landmark back in 2017, and the mainland real estate company that took over has directly faced massive losses; that building is barely worth half its price now. This time, selling ports at the peak of profits, he truly lives up to being a "precision market-timer"!

Here comes the key point! The core of this deal involves two ports in the Panama Canal — a crossroads of global shipping! Since Trump took office, he has been pushing for "decoupling the supply chain from China," and old Li probably sensed the blood in the water long ago. Handing over port control to American capital not only avoids potential future political risks but also allows him to profit from both sides in the China-US game; this move is incredibly shrewd!

However, Beijing is not pleased! They directly issued a ban to state-owned enterprises: "Whoever dares to do business with the Li family will be dealt with!" It’s worth noting that the Yangtze Group has been frantically unloading European assets since 2020, and this time they cashed out $19 billion, clearly preparing for the "worst-case scenario." Reports suggest that after the transaction, Yangtze and Hutchison may completely transform into a "cash cow" company.

That said, old Li truly deserves the title of "century-old fox"! In 1999, he cashed out at the peak of the internet bubble with British Orange, in 2017 he sold the Hong Kong landmark at a high point, and now he is letting go of his port business when it’s most profitable. He always cashes out precisely before the industry peaks; this forecasting ability is undeniable!

However, the onlookers shouldn't be too envious, as making money like the tycoons isn't that easy. Whether this transaction is a precaution or a fire hazard, let's just wait and see! In the comments, guess whether old Li will sell Cheung Kong Holdings next!