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‘Like a father to me’: Hong Kong bids farewell to Tung Chee-hwa in weekend vigil

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Hong Kong held a weekend vigil to mourn the death of Tung Chee-hwa, the city's first chief executive, who passed away on September 8 at the age of 89. The event drew tributes from a broad spectrum of political and business figures, alongside members of the general public who gathered to pay their respects.

Tung served as the inaugural leader of Hong Kong following the 1997 handover. His tenure was marked by a series of significant political and economic challenges, reflecting the complex transition period of the territory under his administration.

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