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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, dies at age 89

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Hong Kong ’s first post-handover leader, Tung Chee-hwa, who struggled to cope with an Asian financial crisis and growing protests for democracy in the early years under Chinese rule, has died at age 89.

His office said in a statement that Tung passed away peacefully in the presence of his family members on Tuesday.

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