Civil Service Underpins HK Governance: Tung Chee Hwa

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Civil Service Underpins HK Governance: Tung Chee Hwa

Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government Tung Chee Hwa reaffirmed Saturday that the civil service was a cornerstone which underpinned the governance of Hong Kong.

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Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government Tung Chee Hwa reaffirmed Saturday that the civil service was a cornerstone which underpinned the governance of Hong Kong.

In a letter to Hong Kong's civil servants issued by Secretary for the Civil Service Joseph W P Wong, Wong pointed out Tung expressed his deep appreciation of the contribution made by all civil servants to the smooth transition of Hong Kong. Tung also praised civil servants' strong commitment to serve the community amidst all the challenges in the last five years.

Wong noted that the chief executive met with representatives from the civil service this week, during which Tung listened to views on a wide range of civil service matters, including the pay adjustment for 2003.

Noting civil servants' concern over the pay cut by legislation this year, the chief executive reassured that the legislation was only meant for the pay reduction this year and the government would not use it as a pretext for curtailing civil servants' pension benefits.

Wong quoted Tung as saying that in the face of globalization and unprecedented economic and social changes in Hong Kong, the civil service would remain as one of Hong Kong's competitive edgesleading to its success in the future.

While there would still be difficulties and challenges in the near future as Hong Kong was undergoing economic restructuring, Tung hoped the civil service would stand by the government and meet the difficulties and challenges ahead.

According to Wong, the chief executive has repeatedly emphasized that the government, the civil service and the community should work on a common basis for a shared goal to overcome the current difficulties and work together for the betterment of Hong Kong's future.

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