Francis Choi
Source of wealth: Real estate
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The scale of their wealth
Health
The price of life
Let's compare Francis Choi's fortune with the healthcare spending of a massive country
Francis Choi could fund the entire healthcare system of DR Congo, with a population of over 105,800,000 people, for approximately 3.6 years.
But even if we compare their fortune with that of a rich country
On the other end, Francis Choi could cover the healthcare spending of Luxembourg, considered the most heavily funded healthcare system in the world, for 1.6 years.
Education
Buying the future
Let's also compare their fortune with education spending, first with a poor country
Francis Choi could cover the total cost of Nigeria's education system, the most populous country in Africa with over 243,000,000 inhabitants, for 2.3 years.
And yes, we can also compare it with a rich country
But they couldn't just cover the cost of a poor country; Luxembourg is considered the country with the highest per capita investment in education in the world, and Francis Choi could pay for it entirely for 3.2 years.
Research
The monopoly on progress
Coming full circle, we think it's also interesting to add another gigantic country
Francis Choi could fully fund the state research budget of Pakistan, the fifth most populous country in the world with over 260,000,000 inhabitants, for 13.4 years.
And of course, the country that invests the most per capita worldwide
But even if we compare the total wealth of Francis Choi with Israel, the country that invests the most per capita in research in the world, they could cover the total cost of the system for 0.3 years.
Gold
Everyday luxuries
Francis Choi's fortune is equivalent to 55 tons of gold. It's hard to process, since we don't usually keep a handful of gold bars in our piggy banks.
A standard gold ring usually weighs between 4 and 7 grams. Let's say this one weighs 5 grams. It's usually 18 karats.
Based on today's gold price (excluding the jeweler's commission, shipping, or anything else), that ring would be worth $546.86.
Francis Choi could buy 14,558,813 gold rings. That's a lot of fingers and way too many gifts!!
And if you're struggling to visualize that many rings, it would take 3 trucks to transport them. Although Francis Choi will almost certainly have enough money left over to pay for the gas.
Biography
Francis Choi is the founder and chairman of Early Light International, one of the world's largest toymakers.
Known as the "King of Toys," Choi also serves as vice chairman of Regal Hotels International.
His wealth is anchored by his sprawling property portfolio in mainland China, Hong Kong and Australia.
Choi also owns luxury watch retailer Unique Timepiece, formerly known as Halewinner, which he bought in 2010 and is now run by his son Karson. Karson is married to model Irene Wang.
Karson and his older sister Carmen both serve as Early Light's vice chairman.
Financial Assets
Monthly wealth history
Fortune comparison
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