Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has launched an operation named "Drumbeat" to investigate a corruption case involving the Cheung Kong Group's residential project, raising concerns about regulatory oversight and financial risks in the real estate sector [1][2]. Company Summary - The implicated project is a residential development on Anderson Road, acquired by Cheung Kong Group for HKD 49.5 billion in May 2020, aimed at providing nearly 3,000 housing units, with 1,000 units sold at a 20% discount to support first-time homebuyers [2]. - Cheung Kong Group has expressed "high concern" over the incident, supporting the ICAC's actions and collaborating with the Hong Kong Buildings Department for follow-up measures, asserting that the incident does not involve its employees [3]. - Financial data indicates that Cheung Kong Group's revenue for 2024 decreased by 3.63% to HKD 45.529 billion, with net profit down 21.24% to HKD 13.657 billion, primarily due to reduced property sales [3]. Industry Summary - The incident has sparked public skepticism regarding building safety and investor concerns about Cheung Kong's stock price and future project sales, with potential impacts on buyer confidence amid existing downward pressure in the Hong Kong property market [4]. - The "First Home Purchase Scheme," launched by the Hong Kong government in 2017 to alleviate home-buying pressures, may face scrutiny regarding its execution transparency due to this incident [4]. - The corruption case highlights regulatory gaps in subcontractor oversight and the challenges real estate companies face in balancing cost control with compliance, emphasizing the need for improved quality and regulatory adherence in the industry [5].

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