(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-09-11 09:00

HONG KONG - Henry Tang Ying-yen, acting chief executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, expressed profound sadness on Monday at the death of Tsui Sze Man, publisher of the Mirror.

Tang said, "Mr Tsui served the country and Hong Kong with enthusiasm and strong dedication. As a patriotic overseas Chinese leader, he was a member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and a delegate to the National People's Congress (NPC)."

"He provided valuable opinions and counsel on the development of the country. Through his work as a member of the Preparatory Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and a Hong Kong Affairs Adviser, he also made significant contribution to Hong Kong's smooth reunification with the motherland and the implementation of 'One Country, Two Systems'," he said.

"Mr Tsui was engaged in the cultural sector and was a political commentator. He will be remembered for his discerning mind and outspokenness. The Administration joins me in extending our deepest condolences to Mr Tsui's family." said Tang.

Tsui Sze Man died in the Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong Sunday night at age 93. He was former member of the Standing Committee of CPPCC and deputy of NPC. He was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 1997.