‘Staunch patriot, close friend’: Beijing official hails Tung Chee-hwa’s legacy
Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa, has been lauded as a pioneer of “one country, two systems”, a staunch patriot and a close friend of the Chinese Communist Party who also contributed to US-China relations, according to a eulogy delivered by a senior Beijing official. In his remarks at Tung’s state funeral on Sunday, seen by the South China Morning Post, Shi Taifeng – a…
Beijing official Shi Taifeng praised former Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa at his state funeral, hailing him as a pioneer of the "one country, two systems" principle, a staunch patriot and a close friend of the Chinese Communist Party. Shi described Tung as an influential figure in US-China relations and a key contributor to Hong Kong's development.
As the city's first chief executive, Tung played a pivotal role in drafting the Basic Law and forming the local government, firmly supporting the country's reform and opening-up. During his tenure, he navigated the Hong Kong economy through the Asian financial crisis and defended it against foreign financial predators. Post-retirement, Tung continued to champion the "one country, two systems" principle, condemning external forces seeking to disrupt Hong Kong's stability.
He founded the Hong Kong Coalition in 2020 and supported the implementation of the national security law. Tung's legacy includes his efforts to promote US-China relations and foster friendly exchanges with other nations.
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