A 52-year-old man died in Hunan province of China Friday 18.
Kisina Takau was in the country on a two-month training courses as part of his role at Tonga’s Ministry of Agriculture.
He was expected to return to Tonga this Thursday.
Dr. Viliami Manu, CEO of the Ministry said Takau allegedly collapsed before he was rushed to hospital where he later died.
His body was expected to be returned to Tonga this Saturday.
He is survived by his wife Melepua Takau and two children.
Meanwhile his family friends and co-workers offered their condolences online.
Her daughter Pricella Takau posted on Facebook how she struggled to come to terms with her father’s sudden death.
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