Hong Kong celebrities on Friday held that Donald Tsang will be the most suitable person for the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as he has rich experience of administration.

They noted after Tsang unveiled his election platform Thursday that Tsang is practical with his governing concept and thoroughly understands the challenges and chances facing Hong Kong. With rich experience of civil service, he is the right choice for the position of the Chief Executive, they said.

Donald Tsang explained his ideas about his running for the election and solicited the opinions of the Election Committee Friday afternoon. Dignitaries including Wing-kee Chan, representative of the National People's Congress, Victor TK Li, Vice President of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited and Larry Rong Zhijian, President of CITI Pacific, at the meeting all expressed their support for Donald Tsang to run for the Chief Executive. They said they felt confident about Tsang who has strong administrative capability.

Jose Sunsay Yu, member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said he support Tsang to run for the Chief Executive, because he believed Tsang has the capability to do the job. He said, Donald Tsang has been a civil servant for a long time with an honest, law-abiding and devoted image. If Tsang is elected the Chief Executive, the efficiency of the government will be promoted.

Kwok Chun Yu, Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Guangdong Community Organizations Limited, said Tsang is more than equal to the task of the Chief Executive. He said, "Tsang provided a clear and comprehensive policy platform. Putting people first, promoting all-round economic development and building a peaceful society are the concepts that will win solid support from the citizens."

President of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Ian Fok said he agreed with Tsang's governing concepts. He said, "It is good that Tsang said in his election platform he will consider tax reduction if Hong Kong maintains a sustainable economy."

Kenneth Ting, Chairman of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, said, "We are confident about Donald Tsang's leadership and experience. He understands the need and challenges in the business world. We believe he can lead Hong Kong to strengthen its competitive ability in the world market and maintain the momentum of economic recovery and growth in Hong Kong."

Source: Xinhua