CE expresses sorrow over passing of Dr Robin Chan Yau-hing
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The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (April 20) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr Robin Chan Yau-hing.
“Dr Chan was an esteemed entrepreneur and philanthropist. Over the years, he had been promoting the steady development of Hong Kong’s insurance industry, commanding the respect of the business sector. Under his steer, his conglomerate had been dedicated to charitable causes by shouldering social responsibilities as well as providing financial and other support to social-purpose organisations and social enterprises in Hong Kong. Also, he wholeheartedly promoted the exchange and cohesion among the overseas Chinese, championed the Chinese culture and fostered the unity of clansmen, with dedicated and meritorious contributions made to the community. Dr Chan was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2018 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
“In 2012, Dr Chan gave me a copy of his biography and I read it in detail. The stories about his growth and business career, as well as his deeds in serving the nation and the overseas Chinese, were deeply admirable. The passing of Dr Chan is a great loss to the overseas Chinese and the business community.
“I am saddened by the passing of Dr Chan. On behalf of the Government of the HKSAR, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family,” Mrs Lam said.