To understand where Hong Kong is going, start with Tung Chee-hwa

Tung Chee-hwa, who served as Hong Kong’s first chief executive, passed away on September 8. His death has sparked widespread reflection on his central role in the city's public life and political history.

Beyond his individual political career, his passing serves as a historical marker for examining the nearly three decades of political, social, and structural changes Hong Kong has experienced since its return to Chinese sovereignty.