Tung Chee Hwa Wins Nomination of Over 700 Election Committee Members

Home>>China

Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Tuesday, February 19, 2002

Tung Chee Hwa Wins Nomination of Over 700 Election Committee Members

DISCUSSION

CHINESE

SEND TO FRIEND

Tung Chee Hwa, who handed in the Nomination Form for the Chief Executive Election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Tuesday, said that he is pleased to win nomination of over 700 Election Committee members.

"This represents the support from various circles in the community to me and represents their high evaluation to me," said Tung at a media briefing after handing in the Nomination Form to the returning officer at the Registration and Electoral Office.

"If I win the election and get appointment as chief executive for the second term, I will carry out my pledge to all the people of Hong Kong to the letter and improve our administration," he said.

"Making use of the sound momentum of the economic growth of ourcountry, I will work to ensure the economic restructuring of Hong Kong a success," he added.

Tung also pledged to protect the weak in the community and called on the community to unite and make concerted efforts to overcome the difficulty and achieve a higher height.

Questions?Comments? Click here

HK Chief Executive Visits Lunar New Year Fair

Tung Celebrates Lunar New Year With Villagers

Hong Kong Chief Executive Hosts Spring Reception