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Hong Kong's first leader Tung Chee-hwa lauded for tech sector foresight

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Hong Kong's first leader, Tung Chee-hwa, has been posthumously recognized for his strategic vision in developing the city's technology sector. Former colleagues highlighted his early initiatives, such as establishing Cyberport and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, as foundational for the region's innovation landscape. Tung was also credited with proactively fostering closer economic ties with mainland China, implementing schemes like the Individual Visit Scheme and the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement to bolster the local economy. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    Tung Chee-hwa remembered for foresight in developing Hong Kong’s tech sector

    Hong Kong’s first leader Tung Chee-hwa, who died last week, has been remembered by former colleagues for his foresight in developing technology and actively engaging with mainland China to boost the city’s economic development during his tenure. Political heavyweights praised the…

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