Early Political Life
A graduate of the University of Liverpool, Tung was known as a conservative businessman with traditional Chinese values and strong connections with the Chinese Government.
Before 1997, he was appointed by the Hong Kong British government to take a seat in Executive Council of Hong Kong.
Read more about this topic: Tung Chee Hwa
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