Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s inaugural chief executive after the 1997 Handover from Britain, has died at the age of 89. His office announced that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday. Tung served as leader of Hong Kong following the transfer of sovereignty and resigned in 2005, attributing his departure to health concerns. He was then succeeded by Donald Tsang, his chief secretary. Born in Shanghai in July 1937, Tung Chee-hwa played a pivotal role in Hong Kong’s transition and early governance as a Special Administrative Region. His death marks the end of an era for Hong Kong and prompts reflection on his complex legacy.