The passing of Mr. Tung Chee Hwa is a profound loss for Hong Kong and the entire nation. We mourn his loss with deep sadness and the utmost sorrow.

In the early years following the handover, Mr. Tung’s steady leadership steered Hong Kong through immense challenges, from the Asian financial crisis to the SARS epidemic, ensuring the city’s stability and resilience. As an architect and steadfast guardian of "One Country, Two Systems," his pioneering achievements and enduring patriotic spirit are forever etched in history. He will always be remembered.

——Dr. Margaret Chan

7th Director-General of the World Health Organization

Member of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC