Former Security Bureau Secretary Li Shaoguang passed away in his sleep this morning (14th) at the age of 73.
The current Chief Executive, Li Jiachao, who was the Secretary for Security, expressed his condolences on the passing of Li Shaoguang and his deep condolences to his family.
Praise for serving the citizens and contributing to the country
Li Jiachao issued a press release stating, "Li Shaoguang has devoted himself to serving the people of Hong Kong for many years. During his tenure as Secretary for Security, he has contributed a lot in various policy areas such as maintenance of law and order, immigration, customs control, fire protection, correctional services and flight services. He is deeply respected and loved by his government colleagues and the people who work with him. After he left the government in 2012, he still served the public enthusiastically. country and contribute to Hong Kong society.”
Li Jiachao added: "Li Shaoguang was a senior official I respected. When I worked in different positions in the past, I fully felt his sincerity and dedication to serve the public. I am deeply saddened by Li Shaoguang's passing away. Deep condolences from the family. I miss Li Shaoguang dearly.”
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Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-kee said, "I met Lee Siu-kwong when I was working in the Immigration Department and worked with him for about 20 years. Later, he became Secretary for Security, leading a number of disciplined services within the Immigration Department. Li Shaoguang's outstanding leadership, meticulous work attitude, and decisive and adaptable way of handling things have taught me and my colleagues to admire deeply. Under his leadership, the Immigration Department and other disciplined services have upheld and played their role in different areas such as immigration control. With a professional and efficient spirit, he is committed to maintaining public order in Hong Kong and allowing the general public to live and work in peace and contentment.”
He also mentioned that Li Shaoguang has served in the government for nearly 40 years. He has successively served as the Director of Immigration, the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Secretary for Security. After the government continued to care about the society, it made important contributions to safeguarding national security and Hong Kong's stability and prosperity, and laid a solid foundation for the successful implementation of "one country, two systems" after Hong Kong's return.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Li Shaoguang, a leader and mentor who was highly respected by fellow disciplined forces, and I extend my deepest condolences to his family. We will miss him forever."
Financial Secretary Chen Maobo expressed through social networking sites that he was shocked to learn that Li Shaoguang passed away, and he was deeply regretful. He had known Li Shaoguang during his tenure as a member of the Legislative Council.
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Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung also expressed his deep condolences: "As Secretary for Security from 2003 to 2012, Lee Siu-kwong also served as the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Director of Immigration. .He has been responsible for the security field for a long time. He has performed well in maintaining public security, immigration and customs control policies, and is highly respected by people inside and outside the government. After leaving the government, Li Shaoguang still cares about political affairs and gives valuable advice from time to time, bringing positive energy to the society "My colleagues in the Security Bureau are extremely saddened by his passing, and we will miss him forever."
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Tsang Kwok-wai also said that he was shocked and saddened by Lee Siu-kwong's death, "I worked with Lee Siu-kwong when he was Director of Immigration and Secretary for Security. I have benefited a lot. Li Shaoguang has devoted his life to serving the country and Hong Kong. He has made outstanding contributions in many positions. Even after retirement, he still cares about the country and Hong Kong. He is really a role model for my generation.” He wished Li Shaoguang a good journey , and my deepest condolences to his family.
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Yeung Ho Pei-yin, said that Li Shaoguang has served Hong Kong for a long time and was an outstanding civil servant before serving as the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Secretary for Security. On behalf of the Civil Service Bureau, she would like to extend her deepest condolences to his family.
The Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, Wu Yingming, said in a statement that he was deeply saddened by the passing of Li Shaoguang, and expressed deep condolences to his family on behalf of the ICAC colleagues.
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