Patriot dedicated to Hong Kong: business heavyweights remember Tung Chee-hwa
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The South China Morning Post shares reflections from people who knew Hong Kong’s first chief executive
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SCMP Reporter Published: 1:00pm, 19 Sep 2026
This weekend, Hong Kong mourns the loss of former chief executive and elder statesman Tung Chee-hwa.
The shipping tycoon who became the city’s first leader after its transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997 died on September 8 at the age of 89, leaving a legacy of determined stewardship and dedicated public service.
This weekend, a state funeral will be held to honour Tung, who was also a former vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). There will be a vigil on Saturday and a memorial on Sunday, while condolence books will be opened for the public at multiple venues from Friday to Sunday.
The South China Morning Post is running a special commemorative print supplement on Saturday, sharing reflections from those who knew Tung personally.
Join us for part two, featuring tributes from business heavyweights. Read part one here . You can also find other tributes from the supplement here and here . Select Voice Select Speed 0.8x 0.9x 1.0x 1.1x 1.2x 1.5x 1.75x 00:00 00:00 1x AI-generated voice
