Tung Chee-hwa State Funeral

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1. 19 Sep

   Members of the public can pay their respects by leaving messages in condolence books at three community halls between September 18 and 20.

   2 outlets · South China Morning Post
2. 20 Sep

   The state funeral was arranged by an 87-member committee chaired by Shi Taifeng, top vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and a member of the Communist Party Politburo.

   2 outlets · South China Morning Post

Coverage 11 articles

• 20 Sep ‘His love for Hong Kong was profound’: Tung Chee-hwa honoured at state funeralHong Kong held a state funeral on Sunday for its first post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa, who died at 89. The somber ceremony included tributes from political and business leaders, with Chinese President Xi Jinping sending condolences. Xinhua News Agency highlighted Tung’s contributions to the "one country two systems" principle and his close ties with the Communist Party of China, noting that top officials…South China Morning Post
• 20 Sep ‘Staunch patriot, close friend’: Beijing official hails Tung Chee-hwa’s legacyA senior Beijing official praised Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader, at his state funeral on Sunday. Shi Taifeng, a Politburo member, described Tung as a staunch patriot and close friend to the Chinese Communist Party who played a significant role in maintaining “one country, two systems” and quelling social unrest in 2019.South China Morning Post
• 20 Sep A state funeral in Hong Kong honors Tung Chee-hwa, the city's first post-colonial leaderA state funeral was conducted on Sunday in Hong Kong for Tung Chee-hwa, the territory’s first leader after it was handed back to China from Britain in 1997. Tung served as the city's chief executive during its early post-colonial period. The article focuses on commemorating Tung’s role and his leadership during a significant transitional time for Hong Kong.Toronto Star
• 20 Sep State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwaHong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first post-colonial leader who died on September 8 at age 89. The event, only the third such honor since Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule in 1997, was attended by senior officials from both China and Hong Kong, including current Chief Executive John Lee and former chief executives Leung Chun-ying and Carrie Lam. Tung led Hong Kong through significant challenges…Al Jazeera
• 20 Sep Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, honoured with state funeralHong Kong is holding a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first chief executive who died at 89 on September 8. The funeral, only the third such honor since Hong Kong's 1997 handover, was attended by political and business leaders at a vigil the day before. An 87-member committee chaired by Shi Taifeng arranged Sunday’s event, which allows public mourning through signing condolence books until noon.South China Morning Post
• 19 Sep Hong Kong’s political, business elite pay final respects to Tung Chee-hwaHong Kong’s political and business leaders gathered at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point to pay respects to former Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa during a private vigil. The hall was decorated with white orchids and pine trees, featuring wreaths from his widow and children. Attendees included top officials and former politicians who bowed at an altar dedicated to Tung before offering condolences to his…South China Morning Post
• 19 Sep ‘Like a father to me’: Hong Kong bids farewell to Tung Chee-hwa in weekend vigilHong Kong held a weekend vigil to mourn its first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, who died on September 8 at the age of 89. The tribute included a memorial service at Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point on Saturday and a state funeral scheduled for Sunday. Tributes have come from political figures, business leaders, and ordinary citizens alike, recognizing Tung’s leadership through significant challenges like the…South China Morning Post
• 19 Sep Patriot dedicated to Hong Kong: business heavyweights remember Tung Chee-hwaThe South China Morning Post reports on tributes being paid to Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, following his death at age 89 on September 8. The article includes remembrances from business and political figures who recall Tung as a dedicated public servant committed to Hong Kong’s stability during its transition to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. A state funeral is scheduled for this weekend…South China Morning Post
• 19 Sep Friend, leader, mentor: how political veterans remember Tung Chee-hwaHong Kong political veterans are reflecting on the legacy of Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first chief executive who died at age 89 on September 8. Tributes highlight his role as a leader who steered Hong Kong through the transition from British to Chinese rule in 1997 and his efforts to maintain Sino-US relations. He is remembered for his dedication to public service, kindness, and support of the "one country, two…South China Morning Post
• 18 Sep Hongkongers pay tribute to late leader Tung Chee-hwa at community hallsHongkongers are paying respects to former Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa by laying flowers and signing condolence books at community halls throughout the city. These tributes began on Friday ahead of a public vigil scheduled for Saturday and a state funeral on Sunday. A resident named So, who wrote in a condolence book at Moreton Terrace Activities Centre, praised Tung’s efforts during Hong Kong’s transition period.South China Morning Post

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