John Lee mourns Zhu Rongji, praises Hong Kong support
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said he was profoundly saddened by the death of former premier Zhu Rongji and issued a mourning statement on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Lee said Zhu had long supported Hong Kong’s development and had repeatedly visited the city in different official roles to engage people from various sectors
Key Points
- Lee said Zhu consistently supported Hong Kong’s development and met people from all walks of life during multiple official visits to the city
- In his statement, Lee said Zhu was committed to “one country, two systems,” Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong, and a high degree of autonomy
- Lee said Zhu worked to safeguard Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability during his time as premier
- Lee specifically credited Zhu with backing Hong Kong’s unity and efforts to leverage its strengths during the Asian financial crisis
- Lee also extended his deepest condolences to Zhu’s family on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Why It Matters
Lee’s tribute places renewed emphasis on Beijing leaders seen by the Hong Kong government as having helped preserve the city’s role as an international financial center during periods of stress. For Hong Kong readers, the statement also reinforces the administration’s continued framing of stability, prosperity, and “one country, two systems” as closely linked