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Hong Kong mourns Tung Chee-hwa, its first post-handover leader

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Hong Kong is mourning the death of Tung Chee-hwa, the city's first leader after its return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Tung, who also served as vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Tributes from officials and colleagues have highlighted his pioneering role, compassionate leadership, and contributions to Hong Kong's development and China-US relations. AI

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Hong Kong mourns Tung Chee-hwa, its first post-handover leader

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  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Hong Kong’s first leader Tung Chee-hwa to be honoured with state funeral

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  3. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    Tributes flow in as Hong Kong mourns Tung Chee-hwa, pioneering first leader

    Hong Kong is mourning the death of Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first leader after its return to Chinese sovereignty and a respected elder statesman, who died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Tung was surrounded by his family when he “passed away peacefully” at 9.57pm, according to stat…

  4. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Tributes pour in as Hong Kong mourns death of Tung Chee-hwa, first chief executive

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  5. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP Reporter ·

    Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, dies aged 89

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