Li Ka-shing, TIME's Person of the Year 2025?
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According to a credible source, Asia's richest man Li Ka-shing is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2025. But while the business man's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 07/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Li for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 96-year-old business man, as a 2025 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Li so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the business man have already been named ‘ Of The Year’ by some major newspapers and even ‘Chaozhou Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Chaozhou (Li Ka-shing's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the business man was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Li Ka-shing Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 6 Jun 2025
“Congrats! Ka-shing has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 6 Jun 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Li Ka-shing?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 6 Jun 2025
Could 2025 officially be the Year of Li Ka-shing?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2025 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2025?
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