The Center was sold for HK$40.2 billion, making it the world's most expensive real estate transaction for a single building. It was reported that Li Ka-shing's CK Asset Holdings sold the building to a BVI company called CHMT Peaceful Development Asia Limited, which is thought to be led by state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation. See also List of tallest buildings in Hong Kong List of buildings and structures in Hong Kong List of tallest freestanding steel structures List of tallest freestanding structures References External links Transport Links to The Center 15 Most Outstanding Projects in Hong Kong - The Center Central, Hong Kong Office buildings completed in 1998 Postmodern architecture Skyscraper office buildings in Hong Kong