HONG KONG -- Adrian Cheng Chi-kong doesn't like to waste time. The heir to a family fortune of $20.7 billion, he also detests excessive formality and inefficiency.
So when the 41-year-old, third-generation tycoon arrives at Cobo House -- an upscale fusion restaurant known for its panoramic sea view overlooking Victoria Harbor -- he shows up in casual Yeezy sports shoes. His first question: What's the circulation of your magazine? He allots a crisp 10 minutes for a planned photo shoot, which will take place in a nearby cultural center that showcases his own art collection.