State funeral for Hong Kong’s first leader Tung Chee-hwa set for September 20
Hong Kong will hold a state funeral for its first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, on September 20. The event will be attended by state leaders and government officials to honor his contributions to the 'one country, two systems' framework.
Why it matters
The funeral highlights the political legacy of Hong Kong's first leader and the ongoing significance of the 'one country, two systems' governance model.
The state funeral for the city’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, is scheduled for next Sunday, the South China Morning Post has learned.
A source confirmed on Saturday that the service would take place on September 20, with details being arranged. State leaders and central government officials are expected to join the funeral committee, in line with previous practice.
The SCMP reported earlier that a state funeral would be accorded to Tung to honour his legacy as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the “one country, two systems” governing framework.
“Preparations were under way” and were being coordinated by the city government after Tung’s death on Tuesday at the age of 89, a separate source told SCMP previously.
The government’s Administration Wing said on Thursday that it would announce relevant arrangements in due course.
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