Hong Kong's First Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa Dies at 89
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · United Kingdom
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- South China Morning Post
- The Economist
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Tung Chee-hwa, the first chief executive of Hong Kong, has died at the age of 89. Hong Kong authorities are currently coordinating arrangements for a state funeral to honor his legacy as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the one country, two systems framework. Central government officials are expected to be appointed to a funeral committee and attend the service.
Mainland Chinese have paid tribute to Tung for introducing the Individual Visit Scheme in 2003. This solo-travel scheme expanded from a few cities in Guangdong province to 59 cities across China, including Urumqi in Xinjiang. Henry Tang Ying-yen, the financial secretary in 2003, stated that the scheme was introduced in the post-Sars era to foster understanding between residents and contribute to the economy.
Coverage of Tung's legacy varies by perspective. Center-right sources frame the event differently: one emphasizes his contributions to the economy and the one country, two systems framework, while another describes his tenure as having an impossible job that he did badly.
How each side framed it
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- Framing ranges from praising his economic contributions and state legacy to criticizing his performance in office.
Sources
- Centre-right South China Morning Post: Mainland Chinese pay tribute to Tung Chee-hwa for opening door to Hong Kong
- Centre-right South China Morning Post: Hong Kong’s first leader Tung Chee-hwa to be honoured with state funeral
- Centre-right The Economist: Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, has died
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