The Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, on January 6 expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Fong Yun-wah.
"Mr. Fong was not only a successful businessman but also an outstanding and patriotic philanthropist. In addition to making remarkable achievements in the business sector, he was also committed to philanthropic causes, participating in innumerable charitable projects in the Mainland and Hong Kong covering such areas as education, medical services, aerospace technology, elderly, and child care services, and community infrastructure. Mr. Fong dedicated his life to serving others and contributing to the community. His contributions were widely recognized at home and abroad and he commanded the respect of different sectors. He was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2018.
"I am saddened by the passing of Mr. Fong. On behalf of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family," Lam said.
Fong Yun Wah is the chairman of Hip Shing Hong Group, which is one of Hong Kong's largest private real estate investment companies.
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