HONG KONG, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Donald Tsang Yam-kuen here Sunday morning.

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government Chief Executive Donald Tsang before their meeting in Hong Kong, south China, July 6, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    Xi arrived in Hong Kong Sunday morning from Shenzhen on a three-day inspection tour.

    It was Xi's first visit to Hong Kong since he assumed the office of Chinese Vice President in March 2008.

    During the meeting, Xi said that the central government is "satisfied" with Tsang's and the HKSAR government's work, adding that Hong Kong is on the whole doing well currently.

    However, the vice president said that due to the soaring prices of oil and food in the international market, Hong Kong is facing mounting inflation pressure, which has affected the daily life of local citizens, but "the SAR government has adopted some measures to tackle the issues."

    He added that the central government will continue supporting the SAR government's efforts to boost economic development and improve the livelihood of local people. "As for the policies the SAR government put forward demanding support and assistance from the mainland areas, related central departments are working on them, and these policies will be put into practice once ready."

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government Chief Executive Donald Tsang in Hong Kong, south China, July 6, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    Donald Tsang briefed Xi on the security work for the equestrian events of the 2008 Olympics and Paralympics to be held in Hong Kong.

    The vice president requested the SAR authorities to scrupulously and thoroughly perform its duty in guaranteeing the security of the events, following the requirement to stage an Olympic Games with distinctive characteristics and of high level, adding to the glory of the Beijing Olympics.

    Xi is scheduled to inspect the equestrian events venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics to get firsthand information about Hong Kong's preparations for the Games.

    Tsang said that the preparation work for the equestrian events has been fully completed, and "we have the confidence and capability to make sure that the equestrian events be successfully held in Hong Kong."

    Liao Hui, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was present at the meeting.

    The vice president will also make an inspection tour of other places in the city.