China-United States Exchange Foundation Establishes Permanent Tribute to Tung Chee Hwa

HONG KONG, September 14, 2026 — China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) has established a lasting tribute to the Honorable Tung Chee Hwa, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of CUSEF, First Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and a lifelong advocate for dialogue and understanding between China, the United States and the wider international community.

Following his passing in Hong Kong on September 8, 2026, at the age of 89, CUSEF has created a permanent remembrance of his life, leadership and enduring commitment to public service. “I saw firsthand Mr. Tung’s exceptional sense of duty, generosity and conviction,” said James Chau, President of CUSEF. “This permanent tribute not only placemarks his remarkable record of public service, but honors his lifelong belief that dialogue can advance global peace, progress and prosperity. Above all, this tribute is intended to inspire a new generation to advance the cause to which Mr. Tung was deeply devoted.”

The tribute brings together more than 100 reflections from friends, colleagues and leaders from around the world who knew and worked with Mr. Tung, to preserve their memories and to document the values and vision that guided his life’s work.

Among those who have shared their tributes are the Board of Governors of CUSEF, the institution Mr. Tung established in 2008; Former Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan, Ambassador Max Baucus, and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus; Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Senior Emeritus Minister Goh Chok Tong; Former State Councilor Yang Jiechi, Ambassador Xie Feng, Ambassador Liu Xiaoming, Ambassador Fu Ying, and Ambassador Cui Tiankai; Secretary Hank Paulson, Mr. John Podesta, Mr. Christopher Nixon Cox, and Admiral William Owens; Minister Mogens Lykketoft, Dr. Margaret Chan, and Mr. Joe Tsai.

The tribute page includes a dedicated space where members of the public may share their own memories and reflections. This living record reflects the deep resonance he had with the people he served. It also features an archival 2019 interview with CUSEF President James Chau in which he discusses China and the United States, a statement from the CUSEF Board of Governors following his passing, and a speech by CUSEF Vice Chairman Andy Tung at the China Institute of America Centennial Gala honoring Mr. Tung in June 2026.

To share your messages and reflections, please visit:

CUSEF Official Website: https://www.cusef.org.hk/

The Honorable Tung Chee Hwa Permanent Tribute Page: https://www.cusef.org.hk/the-honorable-tung-chee-hwa

About China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF)
China-United States Exchange Foundation is a Hong Kong–based non‑profit organization. Our mission is to serve as a platform for exchange among the peoples of China, the United States, and the world they shape together. Through open dialogue, mutual learning, and a commitment to shared responsibility, we build trust, understanding, and relationships for enduring peace.