What did Li Ka-shing say about welcoming mainlanders to Hong Kong to buy a house?

In Changjiang Hutchison Industrial (000 1. HK) At the housing exhibition held in Hong Kong on March 22nd, Li Ka-shing, chairman of Changhe Department, told Caixin that Hong Kong is an open city and "mainlanders are welcome to buy houses in Hong Kong". The supply of land in Hong Kong is in short supply, and the supply of houses is in short supply. In addition to local people buying houses for self-occupation, mainlanders also buy houses and invest in Hong Kong, which continues to support Hong Kong housing prices.

In recent years, with the depreciation of the RMB, the demand for overseas asset allocation is strong, and there are many mainland luxury customers in the Hong Kong property market, which also raises questions from local public opinion. "I welcome mainlanders to buy a house in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is an economically open city, and I hope to maintain this advantage. People who come to Hong Kong to buy things are quality customers. " Li Ka-shing said.

Talking about Hong Kong's housing prices, Li Ka-shing said that at present, buyers are very strong, and there is no prospect of housing prices falling within 1-2 years.

At the annual performance conference held by Changhe Department, Li Ka-shing often answers questions from the media. He not only comments on the world economic situation, but also often talks about the relationship between Hong Kong's political situation and the mainland, and is often called "Hong Kong's State of the Union Address" by investors and the media. On the eve of this year's performance meeting, 89-year-old Li Ka-shing was hospitalized for gastroenteritis, but still insisted on attending today's performance meeting. At the performance, Li Ka-shing was full of energy and loud voice, claiming that he was in good health and could hand in baseball at any time.

Li Ka-shing also responded to the recent phenomenon that China investors bid heavily for Hong Kong land. He said that the most important thing for the property market in Hong Kong is to maintain a good momentum. Mainland developers buy land at high prices in a fair and just way, and Hong Kong people, parents and departments are not disgusted. As for Changhe Department's choice of land investment, Li Ka-shing said that he would not buy land with too expensive price, but would buy land with reasonable price. He also expects the Group's fixed income related to rent collection to increase by at least 50% this year.

Regarding the recent election of Hong Kong Chief Executive, Li Ka-shing said that what he values most is that Hong Kong Chief Executive can have better cooperation with the Central Government. Regarding the tearing of Hong Kong society in recent years, he said that he, like everyone else, did not know the result, but he was inclined to be optimistic. "I hope that in the future, Hong Kong can get the support of the central government on the one hand, and on the other hand, it can be self-reliant and give full play to the strength of Hong Kong people."

Li Ka-shing went on to say that if the Chief Executive can communicate and cooperate with the Central Authorities, many unnecessary disputes can be reduced. He also pointed out that he will be 90 years old next year and has deep feelings for Hong Kong. He doesn't want to see a lot of trouble in Hong Kong.

This year is the second time since the reorganization of Changhe Department. The financial report shows that the profit attributable to shareholders of Changhe Department in 20 16 was HK$ 33.008 billion, up 6% year-on-year. Total revenue was HK$ 372.7 billion, down 6% year-on-year, and earnings per share was HK$ 855.

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In 20 16, the profit attributable to shareholders was HK$1941500 million, up by 13%, and the total income was 699 19%. Among them, the annual property sales revenue was HK$ 654.38+07.667 billion, up by 654.38+04% compared with last year, of which Hong Kong, the Mainland and Singapore contributed HK$ 765.438+08 billion and HK$ 654.38+00.635 billion respectively, and Singapore recorded a loss of HK$ 53 million. Property rental income was HK$ 7.43 billion, up 44.6% from last year.

On March 22nd, Changhe shares closed at HK$ 96.45, down 0.52%, while Chang Di shares closed at HK$ 53, down 1.03%.