Chief Executive John Lee Mourns Death of Former Vice-Premier Liu Yandong

Chief Executive John Lee today expressed deep sorrow over the death of Liu Yandong, former vice-premier of the State Council, and extended deep condolences to her family on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Lee said Liu Yandong had served as a member of the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the National People's Congress and a deputy head of the Central Leading Group for Hong Kong and Macao Work, had always cared about and supported Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, and had presided over the opening ceremony of the 5th East Asian Games.