2015年李嘉诚撤资风波：一个决定，引发全民热议

Group 1 - In 2015, Li Ka-shing faced significant scrutiny due to his withdrawal from investments in mainland China and Hong Kong, sparking a nationwide debate about the future of the Chinese economy [4][6][13] - The restructuring of his companies, Cheung Kong Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa, into two new entities, Cheung Kong and Cheung Kong Property, involved a major asset reorganization valued at trillions, with the new registered location in the Cayman Islands, raising concerns about potential capital flight [6][9] - Between January 2014 and April 2015, Li Ka-shing liquidated nearly 100 billion RMB in assets, including high-profile properties in major cities, reducing the proportion of his mainland real estate business from 50.9% in 2012 to 19.3% by 2015 [9][11] Group 2 - During the same period, Li Ka-shing redirected over 20 billion USD into European investments, capitalizing on low asset prices amid the European debt crisis, which included acquisitions in telecommunications, retail, and infrastructure [11][18] - The withdrawal from mainland investments was interpreted by some analysts as a response to the diminishing advantages for Hong Kong enterprises in China, alongside the rise of strong domestic competitors [13][16] - Li Ka-shing publicly refuted claims of "capital withdrawal," asserting that the restructuring aimed for operational efficiency and did not signify a lack of confidence in China [15][16]