The chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region (HKSAR), Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, said in Hong Kong Sunday
that his government will be committed to adhering to the principle
of people-based governance.
The chief executive made the remarks while addressing the
inaugural ceremony of the third-term government of the HKSAR at the
HK Convention and Exhibition Center.
"We will build a government that is more open. The public will
not only be the focus of our policies, the public will be our
partners in devising them," said Tsang.
He also pledged to build a professional, experienced and
energetic administration in the new term of the HKSAR
government.
The new government will develop a system that is more democratic
and will work together with Hong Kong people to identify the most
acceptable mode of universal suffrage to best serve the interests
of Hong Kong, said Tsang.
He said his administration will promote a new mode of economic
development, with the financial sector being expanded and
investment in infrastructure being increased to drive wage rises
and create more job opportunities for grassroots workers.
He promised to create a better quality of life, noting "our
people deserve to enjoy clean food, clean air, a beautiful
environment and the protection of our heritage."
The chief executive vowed to promote a new caring culture.
He said many in society are still unable to benefit from Hong
Kong's strong economic revival and are facing tremendous pressure
in their daily lives.
The government will invest more in community development
projects to create jobs through social enterprises and bring hope
to less advantaged groups, said the chief executive.
(Xinhua News Agency July 1, 2007)