"Li always told us he makes his money in Hong Kong and gives it back home, " says a Chaozhou official.

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He had also offered his services to Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's most powerful tycoon.

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D'Aloisio started the company when he was 15 and quickly attracted investors, including Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing and Hollywood stars Ashton Kutcher and Stephen Fry.

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