Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive
(CE) designate Donald Tsang said on Saturday that during his future
two-year term of office as the Chief Executive, he will focus on
improving governance, building harmonious society and promoting
economic development.
He made the remarks while attending a question and answer
meeting attended by about 500 Hong Kong citizens at Sha Tian Town
Hall. The meeting was jointly held by four Hong Kong radio and
television stations.
Tsang said he will continue to meet personnel from various walks
of life in the next few months, to solicit their views for drafting
his policy address to be delivered in October, when the Legislative
Council resumes meetings.
When asked who is his supporters, he replied "Hong Kong citizens
are my supporters." His reply won warm applause from the
audience.
Answering questions on improving livelihood of Hong Kong
citizens, he said the government will help launch more projects as
well as education and training courses, in a bid to create more job
opportunities for Hong Kong citizens.
He said the government will also support the fostering of
creative industries and high value added industries, to restructure
Hong Kong's economy.
Tsang also answered questions raised by citizens on education,
employment, medical service, property market and other issues.
Returning Officer for the Chief Executive Election Carley Chu
announced on Friday that Donald Tsang was the only valid candidate
in the Chief Executive Election of the HKSAR and has thus
automatically become the Chief Executive designate, in accordance
with Section 17 of the Chief Executive Election Ordinance.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government
has reported the return of the CE by-election to the State
Councilon Friday.
According Article 45 of the Basic Law, the Chief Executive of
HKSAR shall be selected by election or through consultations held
locally and be appointed by the Central People's Government.
(Xinhua News Agency June 19, 2005)