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The two sons of billionaire tycoon Li Ka-shing, have collaborated to bring Hong Kong a new and improved 1881 Heritage, including the opening of House 1881
Tsim Sha Tsui's 1881 Heritage is arguably one of Hong Kong’s most visually impressive sites; formerly the Marine Police Headquarters building, it is now home to a charming boutique hotel and a shopping complex housing some of the world’s most luxurious brands.
Especially now that it’s undergone a major refurbishment—the result of an unexpected collaboration between Victor Li and Richard Li, the two sons of Hong Kong’s richest man, Li Ka-shing.
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Richard founded the telecommunications and financial conglomerate, Pacific Century Group, which includes the life insurance arm FWD Group.
Following his father’s retirement last year, Victor was appointed chairman of CK Asset Holdings, which has managed the 1881 Heritage complex since 2003, and transformed it into the stunning hotel and luxury shopping complex it is today.
In January, FWD acquired a lease for part of the complex from CK Asset, and they’ve spent the last couple of months revamping the hotel and five restaurants within the main building of 1881 Heritage, and rebranding Hullett House as House 1881.
The lease allows FWD to run the hotel and five restaurants in the main building of 1881 Heritage, while CK Asset will continue to operate other commercial businesses in the premises.
