HKSAR chief executive mourns victims of 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Xizang, ready to provide necessary support

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu expressed his deep condolences on Facebook Tuesday evening for the compatriots who lost their lives in the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck China's Xizang Autonomous Region.

Lee extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and wished for a swift recovery for the injured.

He also stated that the HKSAR government would maintain close contact with disaster relief organizations and is prepared to provide appropriate assistance through the disaster relief fund at any time.