Hong Kong tycoons reward daughters-in-law for childbirth

In Hong Kong, it is a common tradition for wealthy families to give lavish gifts to daughters-in-law after they give birth. These gifts can include luxury homes, cash, and other valuables. Recently, four daughters-in-law of tycoons received such gifts. Chinese supermodel Ming Xi was gifted a luxury home worth HK$500 million (US$64.3 million) after the birth of her first child in 2020. The house is located in a prestigious area and was a gift from her mother-in-law, Leong On Kei. Hong Kong actress Cathy Chui received a total of HK$2 billion in gifts after having her fourth child in 2015. This included an education fund, land, a luxury yacht, and a mansion. Her father-in-law, Lee Shau Kee, was one of the richest men in Hong Kong until his recent passing. Another recipient is Chinese diver Guo Jingjing, who got a three-story mansion worth HK$160 million from her father-in-law after the birth of their third child in 2019. Guo is a four-time Olympic gold medalist, and her husband is a businessman involved in various industries. Taiwanese actress Bea Hayden also received a generous gift. Her mother-in-law gave her a HK$170 million mansion in Taipei after the birth of her first daughter in 2020. The property is luxurious, featuring a swimming pool and large balcony. These gifts reflect the culture of encouraging family growth among the wealthy in Hong Kong, showcasing both the generosity and the expectations placed on new mothers in influential families.