The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (February 19) was saddened to learn of the passing of former deputy director of the Hong Kong branch of Xinhua News Agency, Mr Zhang Junsheng.

     "Mr Zhang had worked in Hong Kong for a long period of time and was actively involved in the work for Hong Kong's return to the Motherland, contributing a lot to the preparation for the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. With deep attachment to Hong Kong, he had been concerned about the affairs of the city even after he had left Hong Kong. I am saddened by his passing and extend my deepest condolences to his family," Mrs Lam said.

Ends/Monday, February 19, 2018
Issued at HKT 22:53

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