Beijing eulogizes Tung Chee-hwa as patriot, one-country-two-systems pioneer

At Tung Chee-hwa's state funeral, senior Beijing official Shi Taifeng praised the late Hong Kong leader as a staunch patriot and close friend of the CCP, highlighting his role in 'one country, two systems' and US-China relations. The eulogy reinforces Beijing's official narrative on Hong Kong's integration, signaling continuity in policy. No deviation from established positions; the event is ceremonial and politically symbolic.