https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tung-chee-hwa-hong-kong-s-first-chief-executive-1937-2026Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tung-chee-hwa-hong-kong-s-first-chief-executive-1937-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tung-chee-hwa-hong-kong-s-first-chief-executive-1937-2026#u65123Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:25:15 +0000Tung Chee-hwa, who served as Hong Kong's first chief executive and post-colonial leader following the territory's return to Chinese rule, has died at the age of 89. A former shipping billionaire and past chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, his time in power shaped the crucial transition period of the former British colony. Tributes have poured in from various quarters, with supporters praising his vision and his ongoing efforts to bridge the divide between the United States and China even in his final years.Why it mattersTung assumed leadership of Hong Kong at a delicat