Patriot dedicated to Hong Kong: business heavyweights remember Tung Chee-hwa

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Hong Kong is mourning the death of its first chief executive after the 1997 handover, Tung Chee-hwa, who passed away on September 8 at the age of 89. Tung, a former shipping tycoon and vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, is remembered for his determined stewardship and dedicated public service. A state funeral will be held this weekend to honor him, including a vigil on Saturday and a memorial on Sunday. Condolence books will be available for the public from Friday to Sunday. The South China Morning Post is publishing a special commemorative print supplement featuring reflections from those who knew Tung.

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The South China Morning Post is running a special commemorative print supplement.

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A state funeral will be held to honor Tung Chee-hwa.

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Tung Chee-hwa was also a former vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

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Tung Chee-hwa was Hong Kong's first leader after its transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997.

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Former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa died on September 8 at the age of 89.

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This weekend, Hong Kong mourns the loss of former chief executive and elder statesman Tung Chee-hwa.The shipping tycoon who became the city’s first leader after its transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997 died on September 8 at the age of 89, leaving a legacy of determined stewardship and dedicated public service.This weekend, a state funeral will be held to honour Tung, who was also a former vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). There will be a vigil on Saturday and a memorial on Sunday, while condolence books will be opened for the public at multiple venues from Friday to Sunday.The cover of the China-morning-post" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="12558" data-entity-type="organization">South China Morning Post’s special print supplement. Photo: SCMPThe China-morning-post" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="12558" data-entity-type="organization">South China Morning Post is running a special commemorative print supplement on Saturday, sharing reflections from those who knew Tung personally.Join us for part two, featuring tributes from business heavyweights. Read part one here. You can also find other tributes from the supplement here and here.

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