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Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89
10 September 2026 at 2:36:30 pm

* Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first Chief Executive after its 1997 handover to China, has died at 89.
* He led the city during a pivotal period, navigating the complex relationship between Beijing and Hong Kong.
* Tung's tenure established Beijing's authority while balancing local demands.
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