‘His love for Hong Kong was profound’: Tung Chee-hwa honoured at state funeral

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Hong Kong bids farewell to its pioneering postcolonial leader in a solemn state funeral honoured by Beijing's top leadership.

Hong Kong bid a final farewell to its first postcolonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa, at a state funeral attended by top local figures and honoured with condolences from Beijing leadership. State media praised Tung's dedication to the 'one country, two systems' framework, highlighting his role as a renowned patriot and close ally of the Communist Party. The somber proceedings underscored his profound historical impact on the city's transition and governance following the handover.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior state leaders sent official condolences from Beijing for the memorial services.
The official Xinhua News Agency commemorated Tung as an outstanding contributor to the governing framework of the city.
Mourners gathered in Hong Kong to pay their final respects during a solemn state funeral held on Sunday.

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Tung Chee-hwa served as the first Chief Executive of Hong Kong following the transfer of sovereignty, guiding the special administrative region through its critical initial years under Beijing's model.

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Top Chinese and Hong Kong leaders paid tribute to Tung Chee-hwa at his state funeral, recognizing his historical role as the city's first post-handover leader.

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