Central News Agency (Central News Agency Reporter Lai Yu-chen, Taipei, July 3) Lam Wing-kee, owner of Causeway Bay Books, passed away last night at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taipei at the age of 70. Premier Cho Jung-tai expressed his condolences via Facebook, stating that Lam Wing-kee, throughout his life, even when facing authoritarian oppression, stood up to speak out for freedom and held firm to his beliefs, inspiring countless people who cherish freedom. Lam Wing-kee's health deteriorated in June, leading to the temporary suspension of Causeway Bay Books' operations. He passed away last night at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taipei. According to publicly available information, Lam Wing-kee was born in December 1955 and was 70 years old. Cho Jung-tai mourned Lam Wing-kee's passing on Facebook late last night, saying that Lam Wing-kee, throughout his life, even when facing authoritarian oppression, stood up to speak out for freedom and held firm to his beliefs. He brought Causeway Bay Books to Taiwan, allowing this name, which carries countless stories, to continue to exist on free soil, becoming an important symbol for many to place their hopes and exchange ideas. Cho Jung-tai stated that Lam Wing-kee's courage was not just for himself but also inspired countless people who cherish freedom. He expressed his deepest respect to Lam Wing-kee, who always believed in freedom and practiced his convictions. Thank you for leaving a model and courage for those pursuing democracy and freedom. He also extended his sincere condolences to Lam Wing-kee's family, friends, and all those who walked with him and cared about the development of Hong Kong's democracy and freedom. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150703 Stand with the facts. Your sponsorship is a force for protecting press freedom. Download the CNA "First News" APP to get the latest news in real-time. The text, images, and audio on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or used without