
Group 1 - The Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has launched an operation named "War Drum" to investigate a corruption case involving a residential development project in Kwun Tong, which was acquired by Cheung Kong Property Holdings Limited for HKD 49.5 billion in May 2020 [1][3] - The project consists of six buildings providing nearly 3,000 residential units, and the investigation revealed that a subcontractor for the rebar works deviated from the approved engineering plans to save costs, involving bribery of supervisory personnel [3][4] - The ICAC found multiple instances of deviations in the rebar works, including issues with the quantity, spacing, thickness, and positioning of the rebar, as well as a reduction in the materials used and the number of workers [3] Group 2 - Cheung Kong Property Holdings Limited expressed high concern regarding the case and is cooperating with the ICAC while discussing follow-up actions with the Hong Kong Housing Authority [4] - In the 2024 financial year, Cheung Kong reported a revenue of approximately HKD 45.53 billion, a decrease of 3.63% year-on-year, and a net profit of about HKD 13.66 billion, down 21.24% year-on-year [5] - The company emphasized its financial health and ability to withstand unforeseen challenges, with around 88% of its profit contributions coming from recurring income sources such as rental properties and global infrastructure projects [5]