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What was the Asian Financial Crisis?
The Asian Financial Crisis was a period of financial turmoil that affected many East Asian economies, including Hong Kong, starting in 1997. It involved currency devaluations, stock market crashes, and economic instability. Tung Chee-hwa's early years as leader were significantly shaped by the need to manage Hong Kong through this challenging economic period.
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