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Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader dies aged 89

Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader dies aged 89
BBC World Wednesday 09 September 2026, 03:09 UTC 1 min read
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The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.

The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.
Hong Kong's (LOCATION) Tung Chee-hwa (PERSON)
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