Politics
CROSS-SPECTRUM
Former Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee-hwa dies at 89
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive after the 1997 handover, died peacefully at age 89 surrounded by family.
How this was covered
- Right-leaning outlets covered this 64m later
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
Why it matters
His death marks the passing of the figure who led Hong Kong during its first years under Chinese sovereignty.
How this story developed
- Sep 8 Former Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee-hwa dies at 89
- Sep 9 The office announced that his death was peaceful and occurred in the presence of loved ones.
