Flags to fly at half-staff in Hong Kong as tribute to late ex-premier Zhu Rongji
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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday. In observance of the funeral, the Chinese government has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast across the country, including in the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
In Hong Kong, the government confirmed that national and regional flags will be lowered at various official locations, including government headquarters in Admiralty and Government House, as a formal tribute to the late leader. Zhu served as premier from 1998 to 2003 and is recognized for his pivotal role in China’s economic transition.
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South China Morning Post (HK)Focuses on the national scope and Zhu's historical economic legacy
South China Morning Post (HK)Focuses on local administrative procedures and specific Hong Kong locations
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