‘His love for Hong Kong was profound’: Tung Chee-hwa honoured at state funeral

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   Hong Kong holds state funeral for first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa

   Hong Kong has conducted a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, the city's first leader under Chinese rule. The ceremony served as a final farewell to the former chief executive, with attendees including Jack Ma, who praised Tung by stating, "In hard times, your honour shines." The event marked the formal laying to rest of the official who led the city immediately following the end of British colonial administration.

   Why it matters

   Tung Chee-hwa served as the first Chief Executive of Hong Kong after the 1997 handover to China. His tenure established the initial governance framework for the city under the One Country, Two Systems principle.

   What is confirmed

   • Tung Chee-hwa was Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader.
   • A state funeral was held in Hong Kong to honor Tung Chee-hwa.
   • Tung Chee-hwa has been laid to rest.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Jack Ma paid tribute to Tung Chee-hwa by saying, "In hard times, your honour shines."
   • Tung Chee-hwa's love for Hong Kong was described as profound.
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. South China Morning Post — ‘His love for Hong Kong was profound’: Tung Chee-hwa honoured at state funeral
   2. Los Angeles Times — A state funeral in Hong Kong honors Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first post-colonial leader
   3. Reuters — Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader under Chinese rule, laid to rest
   4. Al Jazeera — State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
   5. South China Morning Post — ‘In hard times, your honour shines’: Jack Ma pays tribute to Tung Chee-hwa
   6. Hong Kong Free Press HKFP — In Pictures: Hong Kong pays final respects to former city leader Tung Chee-hwa
   7. Leader-Telegram — Hong Kong Tung Chee-hwa Funeral
   8. www.scmp.com — Sport & Sporting Events
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