Hong Kong prepares for state funeral of former leader Tung Chee-hwa
香港籌備前領導人董建華的國葬
更新於: 2026年9月16日 上午01:45
Hong Kong is preparing for the state funeral of its first Chief Executive, Tung Chee-hwa, who passed away on September 8, 2026, at 89.
香港正為其首任行政長官董建華的國葬做準備，他於2026年9月8日逝世，享壽89歲。
As a former vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Tung is being honored with a state funeral, an honor previously accorded to only two other figures since 1997.
作為前中國人民政治協商會議副主席，董建華獲頒國葬，這是自1997年以來僅有另外兩位人士曾獲此殊榮。
The ceremonies will begin with a vigil on September 19 at the Hong Kong Funeral Home, followed by a formal memorial and procession on September 20.
儀式將於9月19日在香港殯儀館舉行守靈儀式，隨後於9月20日舉行正式追悼會與送殯行列。
Tung, a former shipping tycoon, took office during the 1997 handover, guiding the city through the Asian Financial Crisis and SARS.
董建華曾為航運大亨，在1997年回歸時就任，帶領城市渡過亞洲金融風暴與SARS。
Although he resigned in 2005, he remained a prominent elder statesman, actively promoting US-China dialogue and public policy research.
儘管他在2005年辭職，他仍是一位重要的資深政治家，積極推動美中對話與公共政策研究。
His funeral will follow national protocols, including the draping of the national flag over his coffin, marking a final tribute to a foundational leader in Hong Kong's post-colonial history.
他的葬禮將遵循國家禮儀，包括在棺木上覆蓋國旗，以向這位香港後殖民歷史的奠基領袖致以最後的敬意。
