Tsang pledges support for economy and families
By Albert Au Yeung (China Daily)
Updated: 2006-10-12 07:21
HONG KONG: Chief Executive Donald Tsang presented the second and last policy
address of his current term of office yesterday at the Legislative Council.
Hong Kong Chief
Executive Donald Tsang delivers his policy speech at Hong Kong's
Legislative Council October 11, 2006.
[Reuters] | The title of his speech "Proactive, Pragmatic, Always People First" pointed
to the recurring theme of his blueprint for the development of the SAR in the
coming year, as well as the spirit and principles behind it.
"Economy", "Family" and "Environment" were the three focal points of the
address.
"In the coming year, the top of my policy agenda will be economic
development, wealth creation, improving people's livelihood and enhancing the
quality of life, in particular, strengthened support for families and
intensified efforts in our anti-pollution strategy," Tsang said.
He pointed out the paramount significance of economic progress, as many
things Hong Kong people value happy families and clean environment depend on it.
To this end, he pledged to enter into more economic and trade arrangements
and expand the air services network and Hong Kong airport's air cargo and
passenger capacity. Joint efforts with the mainland will be made to enhance
cross-boundary cargo flows.
Financial initiatives such as amending listing rules to facilitate foreign
enterprises' listing in the territory were put forward to cement the city's
status as an Asian financial centre.
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