Hong Kong's Acting Chief Executive Donald Tsang said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government will work to clear any hurdles in the lead-up to the chief executive by-election in July according to the Basic Law.

He made the remarks Tuesday at a special meeting of the Legislative Council.

Tsang, in his capacity as administrative secretary, told the Legislative Council Tuesday that it is the community's wish to complete the by-election process as soon as possible.

Tsang called on legal contenders to consider first the public's wish of a speedy election process.

Tsang said he would continue to win the support of legislators. He called on the community to stand united in the face of change.

He said that the HK government would maintain the policy continuity to guarantee law and order, social stability and smooth market operation.