Hong Kong's economy is in its best shape since the Asian
financial turmoil, with GDP growth last year expected to be around
7 percent and unemployment at a four-year low, Chief Executive
Donald Tsang said Tuesday.
He hoped the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government
can build on that revival and do even better than before in the
Year of the Dog.
Speaking at the Spring Reception at Government House, Tsang said
the HKSAR government will make economic and livelihood issues the
first priority of business over the next 17 months within his term
of office.
"We will focus on further promoting economic development,
sharpening our competitive edge and further improving the lives of
our people," he said, adding that the priorities will be rooted in
public opinion and guided by the principle of enhanced governance
and promoting the welfare and interests of Hong Kong people.
It is also his hope and wish to build a more harmonious and
compassionate society, and to help everyone in Hong Kong to show
more love and care to one another, he said.
(Xinhua News Agency February 8, 2006)
