Tung Chee-hwa lauded for contributions to HK

Several political figures who worked with Hong Kong's first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, have paid tribute to the late leader, praising his foresight and major contributions to the city's development. Tung passed away at the age of 89. Elsie Leung, who served as Secretary for Justice during Tung's administration, highlighted his patient and open approach to handling crises, as well as his trust from the central government.

Tam Yiu-chung, who served on the Executive Council under Tung, praised him for his understanding of the "One Country, Two Systems" principle and his efforts to integrate Hong Kong into the broader national development. Fanny Law, who served as Director of the first HKSAR Chief Executive Elect's Office in 1997, described Tung as both demanding and approachable, emphasizing his commitment to education and youth development.

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