Tung Chee-hwa dies, first leader of Hong Kong after sovereignty transition

Tung Chee-hwa died at the age of 89. Tung Chee-hwa was the first Chief Executive of Hong Kong after the sovereignty transition from the British Colony to China in 1997. He assumed office in the context of the historical transfer of authority over the territory, remaining as leader until 2005. His death was reported without further details about the circumstances of his passing.