
Tung Chee balanced the demands of Beijing and Hong Kongers as the first leader of the former British colony after its handover.
He made it clear that Beijing was now in charge.
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The handover and Tung Chee's leadership marked a significant change in Hong Kong's governance and relationship with China
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