Henry Tang Mourns Death of Liu Yandong, Says She Always Cared for and Supported Hong Kong's Development

Henry Tang, Standing Committee member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, expressed deep sorrow over the death of Liu Yandong, former Vice-Premier of the State Council, saying she always cared for and supported Hong Kong's development and was a good friend of Hong Kong. He particularly mentioned Liu Yandong's visit to Hong Kong in 2004 to offer support after SARS, and her meeting in 2010 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with more than 2,500 teachers and students he led. Henry Tang said he and Liu Yandong were fellow natives of Jiangsu, and believed Jiangsu natives in Hong Kong would also forever cherish her deep affection.