State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Summary
Hong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first leader after British rule ended in 1997. Many senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials attended the funeral, showing strong official support.Key Facts
- Tung Chee-hwa died on September 8 at age 89.
- A public vigil and opportunities to sign condolence books were held before the funeral.
- The funeral committee was led by Shi Taifeng, a senior Chinese politician.
- High-level officials from Beijing and Hong Kong, including current and former leaders, attended the funeral.
- Tung’s coffin was draped with China’s national flag and taken to Cape Collinson Crematorium.
- Tung was a shipping tycoon with little political experience before becoming Hong Kong’s first post-colonial chief executive in 1997.
- He managed Hong Kong through the 1997 financial crisis, 2003 SARS outbreak, and protests but resigned in 2005 due to health and political reasons.
- Tung later served as a vice chairman of China’s top political advisory body until 2023.
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