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

Hong Kong's first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, has passed away at the age of 89. Tung, who led the city from 1997 until his resignation in 2005, was also a former vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. His office released a statement highlighting his integrity and dedication to the nation. Tung's last public appearance was in July 2021. AI

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

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

    Tung Chee-hwa, who served as Hong Kong’s first chief executive and oversaw the 1997 return of the city to Chinese rule, has died. The former vice-chairman of China’s top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), died on Tuesday at th…