Tsang pledges to earnestly fulfill his duty

Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang said 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 Commission on Strategic Development and government advisory bodies.

Tsang will attend his first Legislative Council question time session on Monday and will meet with legislators as soon as possible 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 Hong Kong.

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," Tsang said.

Source: Xinhua