POLITICS● LOW2h ago · Sep 12, 2026, 4:22 AM
State funeral for Hong Kong’s first leader Tung Chee-hwa set for September 20
South China Morning Post · east asia
The state funeral for the city’s first chief executive, the late Tung Chee-hwa, is scheduled for next Sunday, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source confirmed on Saturday that the funeral would take place on September 20, with details being arranged. State leaders and central government officials are expected to join the funeral committee, following previous practice. The SCMP reported earlier that a state funeral would be accorded to Tung to honour his legacy as a deputy...
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