Hong Kong honors first postcolonial leader Tung Chee-hwa at state funeral

Hong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first postcolonial leader, with Xi Jinping and top Beijing officials sending condolences. Official media framed Tung as a key figure in 'one country, two systems,' underscoring Beijing's continued emphasis on Hong Kong's integration. The event is ceremonial and does not signal a policy shift.