John Lee leads tributes as Zhu Rongji remembered for putting steel in Hong Kong’s spine

Hong Kong’s leader has expressed his profound sorrow over the death of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, paying tribute to him for supporting the city in challenging times including the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
In a statement late on Wednesday night, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said he was sincerely grateful for Zhu’s care and support for Hong Kong’s economic and social development over the years, while noting his commitment to the “one country, two systems” governing principle.
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