28th October 2026 – (Hong Kong) The Chief Executive, John Lee, conveyed his profound sorrow over the death of former vice premier Liu Yandong, paying tribute to her decades of public service and her sustained support for Hong Kong’s stability and prosperity. He highlighted her leadership across education, science and technology, medical and health services, and women and children’s development, noting her consistent engagement with the city.
Mr Lee recalled that Liu served on the Preparatory Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the National People’s Congress and was deputy leader of the Central Coordination Group for Hong Kong and Macao Affairs. He said Liu’s repeated visits to Hong Kong in different capacities saw her meet people from a wide range of sectors, exemplifying her care for the city and its residents.
He also noted her officiation at the opening of the 5th East Asian Games and meetings with presidents of several Hong Kong universities and with young people, describing these as examples of her efforts to promote the city’s development in education, the economy and sports. Extending condolences on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Lee expressed heartfelt sympathy to Liu’s family.