CHINA / Taiwan, HK, Macao |
HK leader seeks another term(Shanghai Daily)Updated: 2007-02-01 13:25 Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang said today he will seek another term -- a five-year period that will likely bring growing pressure for full democracy and cleaner air in the Chinese territory. Tsang is widely expected to coast to victory. China's leadership has praised Tsang, and his public approval ratings have been high amid an economic upturn. Standing in front of a massive sign with the slogan "I'll get the job done," Tsang said in a televised news conference that he would seek another term. "Like many Hong Kong people, I will not be satisfied with the present," he said. "I want to do my best in everything. I truly hope we could work together to advance Hong Kong to an improved new world." He is running against Alan Leong, a pro-democracy lawmaker and lawyer. Tsang -- a veteran civil servant -- is Hong Kong's second chief executive since the former British colony was returned to China 10 years ago. He took over from Tung Chee-hwa, who resigned in 2005 midway through his second term. Tung said he was quitting because of failing health. |
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