A State Funeral for a Forgotten Era The state funeral of Tung Chee hwa, Hong Kong's first post colonial leader, marked a rare moment of unity between China and the territory it governs.
However, beneath the pomp and circumstance, this occasion raises questions about the legacy of Tung's tenure and its implications for the city's future.
Tung's nearly eight years in office were defined by crisis management: navigating the Asian financial crisis, containing the SARS epidemic, and responding to public protests.