 | Hong Kong's outgoing chief executive Tung Chee-hwa gestures after he was voted in as a vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) during the annual National People's Congress (NPC) in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Tung resigned as chief executive and China's decision to shorten the term of Hong Kong's next leader had observers warning of trouble ahead, saying the move had damaged the city's autonomy and would likely face a legal challenge. click to open  |
 | Hong Kong's Cheif Executive Tung Chee-hwa adjusts his glasses as he listens to reporters questions during a press conference to announces his resignation at Hong Kong government headquarters Thursday March 10, 2005. Hong Kong's leader said he asked to resign Thursday because of failing health, and he denied that China was pushing him out because of poor performance during his eight years in office a time of economic woes, massive protests and calls for greater democracy. click to open |
 | Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa at the Central Government Offices building in Hong Kong. Tung resigned, citing health reasons for cutting short an eight-year tenure plagued by economic recession, policy blunders and unease over China's interference. click to open |
 | Hong Kong's Cheif Executive Tung Chee-hwa bids farewell to reporters as he leaves Hong Kong government headquarters after Tung announces his resignation Thursday March 10, 2005. Hong Kong's leader said he asked to resign Thursday because of failing health, and he denied that China was pushing him out because of poor performance during his eight years in office _ a time of economic woes, massive protests and calls for greater democracy. click to open |
 | 2003 Hong Kong local election: executive Tung Chee-hwa at news conference after casting his vote on Nov 23rd, 2003 click to open |
 | 1997 Hong Kong Return: Hong Kong's new governor Tung Chee-hwa wavied good-bye to ex-governor Chris Pattern. click to open |
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