Property firm Cheung Kong (CHEUF) jumped nearly 15%, while investment holding firm Hutchison Whampoa (HUWHF) climbed almost 13% in Hong Kong trading. Both are owned by Li, 86, worth an estimated $33 billion, according to the Hurun report.
A big takeover is also attracting attention Monday.
Drugmaker Shire (SHPG) announced Sunday it had agreed to buy U.S. biotech firm NPS Pharma (NPSP) for $5.2 billion. The all-cash deal valued NPS at $46 per share.
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