Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa dies aged 89
The former shipping tycoon was hand-picked by Beijing to run the former British colony after its return to Chinese rule in 1997.
Hong Kong's inaugural post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa, has passed away at the age of 89, according to his office. The shipping magnate was appointed by Beijing to govern the former British colony after its return to Chinese rule in 1997, but his eight-year tenure as chief executive was marked by challenges and controversies.
Tung, who retired in 2005, had a tumultuous leadership marked by policy blunders and concerns over China's interference. He passed away peacefully in the company of his family members. Born in Shanghai in 1937, Tung had a distinguished career and graduated from the University of Liverpool with a marine engineering degree. His death marks the end of an era for Hong Kong's unique political landscape.
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