The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Building a Spirit of Generosity

China's biggest donor has many admirers — and critics

Hong Kong

On a Sunday night here two years ago, the billionaire Li Ka-shing lay awake in his bed, contemplating the Chinese spirit of generosity.

While already a well-known philanthropist, Mr. Li spent that restless night trying to figure out how to make a grand...

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