Tung Chee-hwa's Death
Tung Chee-hwa, the first leader of Hong Kong after its return to Chinese sovereignty from Britain in 1997, has passed away at the age of 89. Born in Shanghai in 1937, he studied marine engineering in Liverpool and moved to Hong Kong with his family in 1947. He served as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong during several major crises, including the Asian financial crisis, the SARS epidemic, and the protests of 2003 and 2004, contributing to the city's transition from British rule to Chinese sovereignty. He stepped down from the position in 2005 due to health reasons and left behind a legacy in managing the transition and political challenges.
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