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Hong Kong's first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa dies at 89
South China Morning PostLO·CN · HK·1 day ago
Tung Chee-hwa, who served as Hong Kong's first chief executive after the 1997 handover, has died at 89. Tributes highlight his role in mentoring public officials and his continued engagement with Hong Kong affairs after stepping down in 2005. His death marks the passing of a key figure in Hong Kong's transition, but no immediate political or market impact is expected.