Li Ka-shing shares his views

In a recent speech to Chinese students, the billionaire shares his fears about society.

He is widely regarded as Asia's richest man, but it is not often we get to read the thoughts of this billionaire's inner mind. However, at a recent speech to the students of Shantou University, Li Ka-shing outlined a few of his ethical concerns about the future.

KS Li told the students of Shantou that we live in an era full of contradictions, with every area of our lives being radically transformed. However, Li laments, society seems to be losing its fabric. Using the analogy of a train, he notes This high speed train doesn't seem to have a destination. And the passengers on board don't seem to know where they are...

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