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Hong Kong Holds Invitation-Only Vigil for Tung Chee-hwa

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 2:39 AM UTC · How we work

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Hong Kong Holds Vigil

Hong Kong authorities held a vigil for former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa after his September 8 death.
The invitation-only ceremony occurred Saturday at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point.
Hundreds of wreaths, including those from Beijing leaders, lined the pavement outside.
Cremation will take place at Cape Collinson Crematorium in Chai Wan.
The public may sign condolence books at three community halls between September 18 and 20.

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Tung Chee-hwa Stabilizes Ties

Tung Chee-hwa served as Hong Kong’s first chief executive after the 1997 sovereignty transfer.
He built a global shipping empire, becoming one of Hong Kong’s leading businessmen.
He held the vice-chairman post of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
Analysts credit him with stabilizing and improving Sino-U.S. diplomatic and trade ties during his tenure.
He pioneered the initial implementation of the “one country, two systems” framework.

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Hong Kong Holds Vigil

Hong Kong authorities held a vigil for former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa after his September 8 death.
The invitation-only ceremony occurred Saturday at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point.
Hundreds of wreaths, including those from Beijing leaders, lined the pavement outside.
Cremation will take place at Cape Collinson Crematorium in Chai Wan.
The public may sign condolence books at three community halls between September 18 and 20.

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