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Hong Kong political and business luminaries to be among pall-bearers at funeral of billionaire Cheng Yu-tung

List includes Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, former leader Tung Chee-hwa and property magnate Li Ka-shing

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Henry Cheng Kar-shun, son of billionaire Cheng Yu-tung, attends his father’s funeral at Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point. Photo: Edmond So
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Hong Kong’s top political leaders and business tycoons will be among eight pall-bearers on Thursday morning at the funeral of late billionaire Cheng Yu-tung – the third richest man in the city.

The list comprises Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, property magnate Li Ka-shing, Henderson Land Development chairman Lee Shau-kee, director of the central government’s liaison office Zhang Xiaoming, Macau chief executive Fernando Chui Sai-on, Liu Chong Hing Investment managing director and chief executive Liu Lit-chi, and Myer Jewelry Manufacturer chairman Sin Wai-kin.
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Government officials and businessmen also paid their respects Wednesday at the funeral for Cheng, who amassed his fortune from jewellery and property development.

Hundreds of wreaths were laid out in two parlour halls at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point, with scores more outside that snaked around the building to the street opposite.

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Inside the main parlour, a heart-shaped wreath of white flowers from Cheng’s wife was placed in the middle of the hall, flanked by one from Leung Chun-ying, followed by others from Cheng’s sons and grandsons.

Cheng’s family held a Buddhist ceremony at the funeral. Photo: Edmond So
Cheng’s family held a Buddhist ceremony at the funeral. Photo: Edmond So
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