First visit of Li Ka-shing's grandson

Tycoon Li Ka-shing's grandson arrived in Hong Kong with his mother, the first time seven-month-old Ethan Li Cheung-chi has been in the city.

Actress-singer Isabella Leong Lok-sze and her San Francisco-born son travelled to Hong Kong on Richard Li Tzar-kai's private plane three weeks ago, the Chinese- language press has reported.

Leong's publicist, Michelle Loo, confirmed they were in the city.

Richard Li said: 'Thank you all for the regards. We would like to wish everyone peace and happiness in this festive season. I'm hoping you would let us have our peace and privacy as well.'

A photo of Leong and Ethan, said to have been taken after they arrived, was also received.

It was reported that the mother and son had wanted to travel to Hong Kong in July to celebrate Li Ka-shing's 81st birthday, but cancelled because of concerns over swine flu.

Leong is from a single-parent family and grew up in Macau. She reportedly met Richard Li during the filming of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, while Li was visiting a friend, Leong's co-star Michelle Yeoh Choo Kheng, on set.

Last year, Leong began a legal battle with her former management company, Emperor Entertainment Group, to whom she became contracted when she was 12.

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