Hong Kong property: rich and famous lose billions as they succumb to slumping home values
[South China Morning Post] - 01/1/2025
Tycoons like Chen Zhuolin, Hui Ka-yan and the Ho Shung-pun family sold homes and offices at significant losses, reflecting the broader market slump.
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