{
  "id": 8168823,
  "title": "Hongkongers pay tribute to late leader Tung Chee-hwa at community halls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/hongkongers-pay-tribute-to-late-leader-tung-chee-hwa-at-community",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T04:12:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367947/hongkongers-pay-tribute-late-leader-tung-chee-hwa-community-halls"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong residents have begun honoring the city's first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, with tributes at community halls ahead of his state funeral. The public is invited to sign condolence books at three locations – Moreton Terrace Activities Centre, Kai Tak Community Hall, and Sai Lau Kok Garden Multi-purpose Room – between September 18 and 20. Tung, who passed away at 89 on September 8, devoted his life to Hong Kong, leaving a legacy that citizens will remember forever. Residency Surnamed So, from Causeway Bay, wrote in the book, \"Chief Executive Tung, you devoted yourself selflessly so that Hong Kong could make a smooth transition. Hong Kong people will remember you forever.\" Another resident, Tang from Sha Tin, recounted meeting Tung at her daughter's wedding, describing him as \"kind and amiable.\" She chose lilies and yellow chrysanthemums to memorialize him, reflecting on his love for his country and Hong Kong. The vigil for Tung's legacy will be held on Saturday from 3pm to 10pm, followed by a private memorial service on Sunday at 9am due to venue limitations.",
  "summary": "Some residents have started paying tribute to Hong Kong’s first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa on Friday morning, bringing flowers and writing heartfelt messages in condolence books placed at three community halls across the city. The condolence signing is arranged for the public a day ahead of Tung’s vigil on Saturday, followed by a state funeral on Sunday. “Chief Executive Tung, you devoted…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "Blanket of security planned for state funeral of Tung Chee-hwa in Hong Kong",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/blanket-of-security-planned-for-state-funeral-of-tung-chee-hwa-in",
        "published": "2026-09-18T00:30:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}