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HONG KONG, June 25 (Xinhuanet) -- Hong Kong Chief
Executive Donald Tsang said Saturday that he would spare no time to earnestly
fulfill his duty as Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(HKSAR).
He made the remarks at his first
press conference after he swore in as the CE of the HKSAR in Beijing on Friday.
Donald Tsang said the next two years represent a partnership project between
himself and all the people of Hong Kong.
He said he had met with the principal officials and
non-official members of the Executive Council earlier Saturday and had formally
invited all of them to stay.
In addition, he has already submitted his nomination
for the post of Chief Secretary for Administration to the Central People's
Government earlier Saturday and is now waiting for its approval.
Tsang said his action plan for the next two years will
focus on better governance, greater social harmony and stronger economic
performance.
He will start working on restructuring the Executive
Council,identifying suitable candidates to join the top body and will put in
motion his plan to tap into the talent pools from different sectors to capture
the insight and wisdom of the community as a whole for the betterment of Hong
Kong.
He will look to a much wider range of business,
political and community leaders for appointments to the restructured
Commissionon Strategic Development and government advisory bodies.
Tsang will attend his first Legislative Council question
timesession on Monday and will meet with legislators as soon aspossible to
listen to their views and suggestions about his future policy blueprint.
All the suggestions that were presented to him will
be incorporated in his first Policy Address to be delivered in October.
Tsang said the next two years will not be short of
challenges. Within the community, he will act quickly and with firm resolve to
restore Hong Kong people's spirit and confidence, and to rebuild the trust
between the government and the people of HongKong.
He emphasized that "divided, there is little we can
do. But united, there is little we cannot do."
"I sought the post of Chief Executive of the HKSAR
for one single purpose, a purpose that has motivated millions of our people over
many generations. I sought the post to build a better future for our home,"
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