Politics
Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies
BBC World News·September 9, 2026·1 min read
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed the city to China, has died. His tenure was marked by crises and protests, including the 2003 SARS outbreak and mass demonstrations. He served as chief executive from 1997 to 2005.
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