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‘Legendary tales’: Li Ka-shing hails Hong Kong and Singapore’s common destiny in Lee Kuan Yew tribute
- Hong Kong’s richest man commended Lee’s commitment to the people in his video message, adding he missed his ‘old friend’
- Li also touched on the closeness between Singapore and the Chinese city, saying the two economies can learn from each other
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Li Ka-shing, the Hong Kong tycoon who is synonymous with the city, has paid a glowing tribute to the late Singapore independence leader Lee Kuan Yew as the island nation marks the statesman’s 100th birth anniversary.
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In a rare interview with the republic’s SPH Media, Li said the former prime minister remained on his mind eight years after his death at age 91.
“The most unforgettable aspect for me was Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s sense of mission for Singapore and his commitment to the people,” Li, 95, said in a video clip published by the Chinese-language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao.
Li was among global luminaries who featured in a special video about Lee that aired at the two-day Asia Future Summit, which ended on Thursday.
“His determination to overcome obstacles and fulfil his commitments is something worth learning for a lifetime for all of us,” Li said.
The founder of Cheung Kong Holdings recounted how Lee had approached him to support the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, established in 2004 with an aim of training policymakers in Singapore and across Asia.
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