Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau and Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui today expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Robin Chan, an esteemed entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Mrs Lam noted that over the years, Mr Chan 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.”

Mr Chan was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2018.

Mrs Lam recalled that in 2012, Mr Chan gave her a copy of his biography. She pointed out that 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 Mr Chan is a great loss to the overseas Chinese and the business community, she emphasised.

“I am saddened by the passing of Dr Chan. On behalf of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family.”

Edward Yau was saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Chan and lauded him for being a successful entrepreneur with great achievements.

“He was the Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, making outstanding contributions, and was held in high regard in the sector.

“Meanwhile, he devoted himself to philanthropic initiatives. Under his leadership, his conglomerate has been dedicated to various charitable causes and has made meritorious contributions to the community.

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to Dr Chan for his contributions to society, and extend my deepest condolences to his family,” Mr Yau added.

Christopher Hui also expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr Chan, noting that Mr Chan played a pivotal role in the business sector over the years, with great achievements in the insurance industry.

“He was committed to the nurturing of young talents for the insurance industry, making profound contributions to the development of the insurance industry in Hong Kong.

“He was also a philanthropist who was dedicated to serving society and leading his conglomerate to participate in various charitable affairs, and spared no effort in making meritorious contributions to the community. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to his family.”