Mourning the Ghosts of Hong Kong's Past The state funeral of Tung Chee hwa, Hong Kong's first postcolonial leader, was a poignant reminder that even in death, the city's complex history refuses to be buried.
The somber ceremony, attended by China's top leaders and Hong Kong's business elite, honored his enduring legacy at the nexus of colonialism and communism.
Tributes poured in from Beijing after Tung's passing, with President Xi Jinping sending condolences to his family.