Tung Chee-hwa hailed as visionary leader who helped build US-China relations
Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, who died on Tuesday, has been lauded as “one of the greatest movers in China-US relations”, with a foundation established by a former American president’s family praising his “profound contributions” to deepening ties between the two nations. The US consulate and former city leader Donald Tsang Yam-kuen also praised Tung’s work in strengthening…
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's inaugural chief executive, who passed away on Tuesday, has been hailed as a "greatest mover in China-US relations," according to a foundation established by a former American president's family. The foundation praised his "profound contributions" to deepening ties between the two nations. Former US President Bill Clinton, Donald Tsang, and the US Consulate in Hong Kong and Macau all praised Tung for his role in strengthening the relationship between the US and Hong Kong during a period of transition.
The George H.W. Bush Foundation expressed condolences and commended Tung's "decades of visionary leadership" in Sino-US relations, highlighting his warmth, optimism, and indefatigable spirit. Tung, who met several US presidents, was the first and only chief executive to do so, paving the way for high-level dialogue between Beijing, Hong Kong, and Washington.
After leaving office in 2005, Tung founded the China-United States Exchange Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at fostering cooperation between Beijing and Washington. He continued to play a significant role in Sino-US relations until his death.
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