Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive
Donald Tsang appealed to the public here Saturday to assume a
pragmatic and down-to-earth attitude to carry on constitutional
reform.
Speaking on a radio show Saturday morning, Tsang referred to the
history of forming European Union and said pragmatism is a
"defining characteristic" of Hong Kong people, who have worked
industriously together to forge an economic miracle.
"That is why I am confident that all political differences can
be resolved as long as we maintain a pragmatic approach," he
said.
From a long career in the civil service, Tsang went on to say
that he has learned the ability to resolve difficult issues, which
with administrative skills, tenacity and commitment are essential
elements of pragmatic politics.
(Xinhua News Agency August 26, 2006)
