SocietyTung Chee-hwa dies: From shipping heir to Hong Kong’s first chief executive

Tung Chee-hwa, former vice-chairman of China’s national political advisory body and Hong Kong’s first chief executive after the handover, has died peacefully at Hong Kong’s Adventist Hospital at 89. The article traces his path from a shipping family to office and examines the financial crisis, SARS outbreak and controversy over Article 23 legislation during his tenure.

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BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-09-08 17:30Original