Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first leader after it returned to Chinese rule, has died at age 89, his office says
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Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first leader following the city's return to Chinese rule, has died at the age of 89, according to his office. His death occurred on Tuesday.
Serving as the territory's inaugural chief executive, Tung oversaw the 1997 handover of Hong Kong back to China. During his early years in power, he navigated significant challenges, including the Asian financial crisis and rising protests demanding democracy. Later in his political career, he served as the vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body.
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Toronto StarFocuses heavily on his early struggles with financial crisis and democracy protests
South China Morning PostHighlights his later political role as vice-chairman of China's CPPCC advisory body
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