Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's First Post-Handover Leader, Dies
Source Summary
Tung Chee-hwa, who served as Hong Kong's first leader following the 1997 British handover to China, has died. His tenure was marked by multiple crises and public protests.
Why it matters
Tung Chee-hwa's leadership during Hong Kong's transition from British to Chinese rule was a defining period in the territory's modern history.
