WorldHong Kong holds state funeral for first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa

Hong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first leader after the handover, marking only the third time the city has granted the honour since 1997. Senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials attended. State media called Tung a “renowned patriot”, while critics recalled governance difficulties and lasting public discontent during his tenure.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-20 04:59Original