Hong Kong Villa: Millionaire's Life, City's Future & Expat Insights
Kind Multi-millionaire invited me to his villa in Hong Kong
Destination:ChinaCity:Hong KongPopulation:7.4 million 
People know Hong Kong as a city of coffin-sized apartments. But I discovered a side of Hong Kong most people never see. Meet David, an Irish multimillionaire who has lived in Hong Kong for over 16 years. He invited me to his spacious villa with stunning sea views. Looks like a good life, right? But a few years ago, he hit rock bottom, had to start over, and managed to rebuild his life. We talked about Hong Kong’s future challenges, what “New Hong Kong” really means, and what foreigners still misunderstand about the city today. Enjoy!
People know Hong Kong as a city of coffin-sized apartments. But I discovered a side of Hong Kong most people never see. Meet David, an Irish multimillionaire who has lived in Hong Kong for over 16 years. He invited me to his spacious villa with stunning sea views. Looks like a good life, right? But a few years ago, he hit rock bottom, had to start over, and managed to rebuild his life. We talked about Hong Kong’s future challenges, what “New Hong Kong” really means, and what foreigners still misunderstand about the city today. Enjoy!
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Max ChernovJanuary 2, 2026, Winter in
China- 0:00INTRO
- 0:47Comparing Hong Kong with Singapore
- 1:49Are Hongkongers resilient?
- 2:33The view from the villa’s roof
- 3:01What to do during typhoons in Hong Kong
- 3:50The role of Hong Kong in 5–10 years
- 5:22Chilling by the shore
- 6:01The biggest challenges for Hong Kong
- 8:14Will Hongkongers go to China more often?
- 9:21Does David miss Ireland?
- 9:48Is Hong Kong tightening control over freedoms?
- 12:57Why more young people will come to Hong Kong
- 14:03How to become a permanent resident in Hong Kong
- 17:13Irish details inside the villa
- 17:37How life changes when kids grow up
- 18:16Why infrastructure in Hong Kong is so good
- 20:42How America is investing in China
- 22:46Money and business trends worth to know
- 24:15Usual weekend in Hong Kong
- 25:10Expat areas in Hong Kong
- 26:22How Hong Kong changed David
- 27:22The wonderful people David met in Hong Kong
- 30:09Traits of ultra-successful people
- 31:11What it was like growing up in Ireland
- 34:36Life principles