The state funeral for the city’s first chief executive, the late Tung Chee-hwa, is scheduled for next Sunday, the South China Morning Post has learned.A source confirmed on Saturday that the funeral would take place on September 20, with details being arranged. State leaders and central government officials are expected to join the funeral committee, following previous practice.The SCMP reported earlier that a state funeral would be accorded to Tung to honour his legacy as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the “one country, two systems” governing framework.
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SAT · 2026-09-12 · 04:22 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0912-110700
NSR-2026-0912-110700News Report·EN·Human Interest
State funeral for Hong Kong’s first leader Tung Chee-hwa set for September 20
Hong Kong's first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, will be honored with a state funeral on September 20. The South China Morning Post learned this information from a source on Saturday, who confirmed the date and that funeral details are being arranged.
Olga WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-12 · 04:22 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, will be honored with a state funeral on September 20. The South China Morning Post learned this information from a source on Saturday, who confirmed the date and that funeral details are being arranged. State leaders and central government officials are expected to participate in the funeral committee, a practice followed in previous instances. This state funeral is being accorded to Tung Chee-hwa to recognize his legacy as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the "one country, two systems" governing framework.
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Tung Chee-hwa was Hong Kong's first chief executive.
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The state funeral for Hong Kong’s first leader Tung Chee-hwa is scheduled for September 20.
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A state funeral would be accorded to Tung to honor his legacy.
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A source confirmed the funeral details on Saturday.
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State leaders and central government officials are expected to join the funeral committee.
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