[Overseas Chinese News Comprehensive Report] Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang chaired the seventh plenary meeting of the State Council on May 20, and decided to appoint Li Jiachao as the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, who will take office on July 1, 2022.
Li Keqiang signed the appointment document of the State Council
China News Service reported that the meeting reviewed the report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on the election of Li Jiachao as the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and listened to Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, about the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Report on the process of selecting the sixth Chief Executive.
Li Jiachao, the Chief Executive-designate of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, issued a statement on May 20, thanking the central government for appointing him as the sixth Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The picture shows Li Jiachao meeting with the media in the press room of the Office of the Chief Executive-elect on May 17. (Photo source: China News Service)
Xia Baolong said in the report that the election of the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was conducted in strict accordance with the "Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China" and the relevant laws and regulations of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, embodying openness and fairness. , the principle of justice. Li Jiachao was elected with a high vote, which reflects the common aspiration of all sectors of Hong Kong society to unite and start again.
Li Keqiang delivered an important speech. He said that the central government will continue to comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implement the policy of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy, implement the central government's comprehensive jurisdiction over the special administrative region, and firmly implement "patriots governing Hong Kong" , fully support Support the Chief Executive and the SAR Government in governing in accordance with the law, support Hong Kong in consolidating and upgrading its status as an international financial, trade, and shipping center, accelerate the establishment of an international innovation and technology center, enhance Hong Kong's international competitiveness, leverage Hong Kong's unique advantages, better integrate into the overall development of the country, and maintain a long-term Prosperity and stability. I believe that after Li Jiachao takes office as the Chief Executive, he will be able to unite and lead the new government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and people from all walks of life in Hong Kong to work together, be pragmatic and enterprising, create a new situation in Hong Kong's development, and continue to write a new chapter in the successful implementation of "one country, two systems".
According to the regulations, the plenary meeting of the State Council of China decided to appoint Li Jiachao as the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Li Keqiang signed State Council Order No. 754 appointing Li Jiachao as the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Li Jiachao: Will shoulder the mission with loyalty and perseverance
Li Jiachao issued a statement on the 20th, saying: "I sincerely thank the central government for appointing me as the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. I am deeply honored and aware of the great responsibility. I We will shoulder our mission with loyalty and perseverance."
Li Jiachao also pointed out in the statement that he will live up to the trust of the central government and the people of Hong Kong and lead the new SAR government to fully and accurately implement "one country, two systems" and "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong" in accordance with the Hong Kong Basic Law . , the policy of a high degree of autonomy.
He promised that he would fulfill his responsibilities, face difficulties and strive to relieve people's difficulties, unite the society, and jointly build a Hong Kong full of vitality, hope, development opportunities, care and inclusiveness.
Li Jiachao was elected in the election of the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the 8th of this month with 1,416 supporting votes. The Basic Law of Hong Kong stipulates that the Chief Executive shall be elected by an election committee that is broadly representative, in line with the actual conditions of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and reflects the overall interests of society, and shall be appointed by the central government.
The sixth Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will serve from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027.
Li Jiachao listened to the opinions of Legislative Council members
Li Jiachao continued to meet with Legislative Council members in batches on the 20th to listen to their opinions on the future of the new SAR government, including epidemic prevention and control, "customs clearance", economic development, employment, unemployment support, land housing and youth development, etc.
On the same day, Li Jiachao communicated with the Legislative Council members in two sessions. The first session was with Federation of Trade Unions Legislative Council members, and the second session was with the Hong Kong and Kowloon Federation of Labor Societies, New Thinking and some other Legislative Council members.
Wu Qiubei and many other members of the Legislative Council of the Federation of Trade Unions expressed their hope that the new SAR government in the future can focus on solving the three major issues that citizens are most concerned about, including: strengthening labor protection; increasing the supply of land and housing; Resumption of "customs clearance" between Hong Kong and the mainland. They hope that the policies of the new SAR government will allow Hong Kong people to truly share the fruits of economic development and regain a sense of gain, happiness and security from the improvement of people's livelihood. Di Zhiyuan, chairman of
New Thinking and member of the Legislative Council, said that this meeting with Li Jiachao was the first step in a positive interaction. He hoped that communication could continue in the future, and believed that the meeting showed that Li Jiachao was willing to accept different voices.
Li Jiachao thanked representatives from all walks of life for their opinions and introduced the proposed reorganization plan for the SAR government structure to the Legislative Council members. He said that the addition of three deputy director positions will strengthen the governance and coordination capabilities of the SAR government, promote cross-bureau and cross-department coordination, and improve governance efficiency. Representatives from the Office of the Chief Executive-elect will continue to attend relevant committee meetings of the Legislative Council to respond to questions and opinions from Legislative Council members.
Li Jiachao also called on members of the Legislative Council to support the reorganization proposal and hopes to complete the legislative and appropriation procedures before mid-June so that the new SAR government structure can be officially implemented on July 1. (End)
