President Hu Jintao met with Chief Executive of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Donald Tsang on Friday
afternoon.
During the meeting, Hu said that Hong Kong has gained better
development momentum with its economy keeping growing in recent
years.
Hu expressed the hope that Tsang and the HKSAR government will
continue to focus on developing economy and improving people's
livelihood and governance, and pressing ahead with various
undertakings in Hong Kong by relying on Hong Kong compatriots.
The central government will stick to the principles of "one
country, two systems," "Hong Kong people running Hong Kong" and a
high degree of autonomy, and will handle affairs strictly according
to the Basic Law.
"The central government will, as always, give full support to
the HKSAR chief executive and the government in their governance
according to law, and will make efforts to promote the long-term
prosperity and stability of Hong Kong," Hu said.
Tsang thanked President Hu for his care and concern for Hong
Kong and Hong Kong people. He said Hong Kong has enjoyed selfless
support of the central government and the motherland since Hong
Kong returned to China 10 years ago.
"Hong Kong citizens have realized the advantages of 'one
country, two systems' from their experiences, and the importance of
strengthening exchange and cooperation with the mainland," Tsang
said.
The HKSAR government and people from all walks of life will make
concerted efforts to promote the prosperity, stability and harmony
of Hong Kong, Tsang added.
Hu arrived in Hong Kong earlier on Friday to attend the
celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to
China and the swearing-in ceremony of the third-term government of
the HKSAR.
(Xinhua News Agency June 30, 2007)
