State-owned enterprises in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have been proactively helping residents affected by the devastating Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po that has claimed at least 159 lives, standing firmly together with them to overcome this difficult time.

Established in Hong Kong in 1979, China Overseas Holdings — a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation — has made an immediate donation of HK$20 ($2.56 million), the largest single charitable contribution in the firm's recent history. Moreover, its employees have responded warmly, raising an additional HK$2.08 million.

"With sincere heartfelt care, we stand together with Hong Kong residents in overcoming the difficulties," said Shi Yong, assistant general manager of China Overseas.

China Overseas Property Holdings — one of the group's five subsidiaries — has taken full responsibility for round-the-clock services at four temporary shelters, providing instant noodles, drinking water, daily necessities and a safe resting environment for displaced residents.

China Overseas has also mobilized 504 volunteer participations, contributing more than 1,806 service hours to provide professional facility maintenance, environmental cleaning and disinfection, on-site order maintenance and emergency material transport services, as well as psychological support for affected residents.