Donald Tsang Yam-kuen announced his candidacy for the chief executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the press conference held June 2, 2005 in Hong Kong.
Donald Tsang said Thursday that he was informed by the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) government that the State Council had approved his resignation as HK Chief Secretary for Administration and that his campaign for the Chief Executive election has formally started. (Xinhua photo)