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Tung Chee-hwa, first Chief Executive of Hong Kong, dies at 89
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Tung Chee-hwa
Hong Kong
September 8, 2026
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Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, passed away at 89.
He was recognized for his role in implementing the 'one country, two systems' policy.
Tributes have been paid by officials in Hong Kong and mainland China.
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