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Caspar Tsui, Hong Kong's secretary for home affairs, has tendered his resignation. © Getty Images

PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- A Hong Kong minister resigned on Monday for attending a birthday party for a delegate to China's legislature, which triggered a storm of controversy over officials flouting COVID-19 precautions.

Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar Tsui tendered his resignation and said he had "not set the best example during the recent outbreak."

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