Tsang named HK chief executive
(Reuters/Xinhua)
Updated: 2005-06-21 14:17

Premier Wen Jiabao signs a decree at a meeting of the State Council in Beijing June 21, 2005, appointing Donald Tsang as new chief executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Tsang will assume his office on June 21 and his term will expire by June 30, 2007. [Xinhua] 


Premier Wen Jiabao shows State Council Decree No 437, confirming Donald Tsang as the new chief executive of Hong Kong, at a State Council meeting in Beijing June 21, 2005. Tsang will assume his office on June 21 and his term will expire by June 30, 2007. [Xinhua]


Chief Executive Donald Tsang answers a question during a news conference at the Hong Kong government headquarters June 21, 2005. [Reuters]

Former acting chief executive Donald Tsang speaks during a rally for the chief executive election campaign in Hong Kong in this June 2, 2005 file photo. Tsang was officially named chief executive of Hong Kong June 21, 2005, less than a week after he won an overwhelming number of nominations for the post from an electoral college. According to a decree signed Tuesday by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Tsang will assume his office on June 21 and his term will expire by June 30, 2007. [Reuters]

Officials congratulates Donald Tsang on his appointment

The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong sent a letter to Donald Tsang, congratulating him on having been appointed by the State Council as Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday.

The Liaison Office said in the letter, "We believe that under your leadership, the HKSAR government can surely enhance the administration and build a more prosperous, stable and harmonious Hong Kong together with people from all walks of life in Hong Kong."

The Liaison Office said it will continue to perform its functions and duties empowered by the Basic Law and the central government, make extensive contacts with people from all walks of life in Hong Kong and enhance exchanges and cooperation between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.

The Liaison Office also pledged to give full support to Tsang and the HKSAR government led by him in governing by law and continuously push ahead with the great cause of "One Country, Two Systems."

The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong also sent acongratulatory letter to Tsang Tuesday.

The Commissioner's Office said, "We believe that the HKSAR government headed by you can surely lead Hong Kong compatriots to advance the great cause of 'One Country, Two Systems', promote Hong Kong's long-term stability and prosperity, and build a better future for Hong Kong."

The Commissioner's Office said since Hong Kong's return to the motherland eight years ago, it had established a good working relationship with the HKSAR government on the basis of mutual respect, mutual trust and close cooperation.

The Commissioner's Office promised to continue to support the HKSAR to promote international exchanges and cooperation and continue to improve Hong Kong's international status.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison Troops in Hong Kong said in its congratulatory letter to Tsang Tuesday said that "we firmly believe that guided by the principle of 'One Country, Two Systems', the HKSAR government led by you can make Hong Kong more harmonious, stable and prosperous with joint efforts of people from all walks of life.

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