According to Xinhua News Agency on the 8th, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and the proposal of Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the State Council decided on April 7, 2022: Li Jiachao was dismissed from the post of Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
Lee Ka-sup resigned as Hong Kong's Chief Secretary for Administration on the previous day (6th) and announced that if he resigned, he would be approved by the central government and would be ready to run for chief executive.
Lee arrived at Central Plaza yesterday morning in anticipation of preparing for the campaign office.
All sectors of society said that Li Jiachao is a suitable candidate for the next chief executive, and believes that under the full institutional protection of the new election system, the highly anticipated chief executive will lead Hong Kong to a new future.
Tam Yiu-chung, a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said that the chief executive needs to be elected, no matter how many candidates there are, they also need to vote, and the majority can be elected, even if there is only one candidate, it does not affect the acceptance. He believed that Lee Ka-chao would be qualified to serve as the next chief executive.
Tan Yaozong, member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, information photo
The achievements in leadership are obvious to all
Tam Wai Chu, deputy director of the Basic Law Commission, said that governance needs to be coherent and that in Hong Kong's harsh environment, a safe handover is very important. She believes that Li Jiachao's work has a wide range of connotations, involving civil servants, national security and other fields, and also served as a central figure in contacting the mainland during the fight against the epidemic, believing that the other side can unite all walks of life and easily organize a team.
Tam Wai Chu, Deputy Director of the Basic Law Commission
Cai Guanshen, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance, said that Li Jiachao has devoted himself to public servanthood and served Hong Kong for more than 40 years, working solidly step by step, and the achievements are obvious to all. He firmly believed that at a time when Hong Kong and the country are facing a more complicated international situation, Li Jiachao will certainly continue to uphold the spirit of being highly responsible to the country and Hong Kong, unite all sectors of society, gather confidence and strength in building Hong Kong, lead Hong Kong to move forward courageously, actively integrate into the overall situation of national development, promote the practice of "one country, two systems" to be stable and far-reaching, and write a beautiful new chapter of Hong Kong's prosperity, stability, and long-term peace and stability.
Cai Guanshen, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance, profile photo
Ma Fengguo, a deputy to the Hong Kong Npc and a member of the Legislative Council Election Committee, held that Li Jiachao is definitely a suitable candidate for the next chief executive, pointing out that the other party has worked in the Hong Kong government for a long time and has a comprehensive grasp of the work of the Hong Kong government in his past position. He also said that in the social events in 2019 and the fight against the epidemic, Li Jiachao's leadership ability has been seen.
Can enhance investor confidence
Lam Kin Fung, a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and a member of the Legislative Council (First) of the Legislative Council, said that he had known Lee Ka-chiu when he was in the Force and believed that he had courage and strong execution. While working in the Force, he has a wide range of understanding of the social situation, has followed up on many commercial crimes, has a certain understanding of the operation of the business community, can listen carefully and follow up on the demands of the industry.
Profile photo of Executive Council member and Legislative Council Member Lam Kin Fung
Shek Lide, president of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, said Lee Ka-chiu was the right chief executive. Lee Ka-chiu, who came from the Disciplined Forces and served as the Secretary for Security, can grasp the international situation, and judging from his firm performance in handling social incidents and implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law, he believes that he has the ability to defend the core value of the rule of law in Hong Kong, safeguard national security and maintain social stability, which is conducive to enhancing the confidence of local and domestic and foreign investors in doing business in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Professionals Association said that Li Jiachao loves the country and Hong Kong, is politically loyal, has a firm stance, maintains national security and Hong Kong's stability, is convinced that he is a suitable candidate for the new chief executive, and sincerely hopes that he will run for all the best, lead Hong Kong forward, integrate into the overall situation of national development, and create brilliant achievements again.
Business: Li Jiachao is fit to serve as the new chief executive
Lee Ka-chao recently resigned as Hong Kong's Chief Secretary for Administration and is preparing to run for the next Chief Executive, which has received widespread support from government and business. A number of real estate developers also expressed their support yesterday. They all believed that Lee Ka-chiu was a suitable candidate with the ability to seek the well-being of Hong Kong in the future and to promote the practice of "one country, two systems" in a stable and far-reaching way.
It can lead Hong Kong to integrate into the overall situation of national development
Li Zeju, chairman of the Yangtze River Group, issued another article to support Li Jiachao. In the article, he said, "I said yesterday that the new chief executive aims at The stability and prosperity of Hong Kong, and only a stable society can have a prosperous development. Under this premise, Li Jiachao is a suitable candidate for the next chief executive. I will nominate Lee Ka-chiu for the election."
Li Zeju, chairman of the Yangtze River Group, profile photo
Mr Kwok Ping-lian, Chairman and Managing Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties, said that Lee Ka-chiu has been a public servant for more than 40 years, has rich administrative experience, and in recent years has taken on important positions, handling social events, implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law and improving the electoral system arrangements, taking a firm stand and having the courage to take responsibility, achieving a major historical turning point in Hong Kong's "rule by chaos". Kwok Ping-lian pointed out that he firmly believes that Lee Ka-chao has the ability to seek the well-being of Hong Kong in the future, further lead Hong Kong to integrate into the overall situation of national development, step into a new journey of "governance and rejuvenation", and promote the practice of "one country, two systems" to achieve stability and long-term development.
Sun Hung Kai Properties Chairman and Managing Director Kwok Ping-lian Profile photo
New World Development Chief Executive Cheng Chi-kong said that Hong Kong has experienced a double blow of social events and the epidemic in the past few years, and the new Chief Executive needs to lead the SAR Government and Hong Kong society to fully and accurately implement "one country, two systems", revitalize the economy, improve people's livelihood, and integrate into the overall situation of national development. He pointed out that with the imminent change of the SAR Government, the new Chief Executive needs to dare to take responsibility, be good at acting, have the courage to face difficulties, and be able to unite all sectors of society to work together for the well-being of Hong Kong.
Zheng Zhigang, CHIEF Executive Officer of New World Development, profile photo
Have the courage to serve as candidates for patriotic and Hong Kong-loving candidates
Lee Ka-shing, Chairman of Henderson Land Development Group, expressed his conviction that with Mr Lee's more than 40 years of experience in public service, he has the ability to lead the SAR Government and all sectors of society to revitalize the economy, improve people's livelihood and lead Hong Kong's development to a new level. He pointed out that the epidemic has brought unprecedented challenges to Hong Kong society, and Hong Kong needs a new chief executive with ability and foresight to unite all sectors of society, consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international financial center, and lead Hong Kong to achieve long-term peace and stability, prosperity and stability. He continued that Lee Ka-chiu is an experienced candidate who has the courage to take responsibility, loves the motherland and loves Hong Kong, and believes that he is an appropriate candidate to lead the SAR government and has the ability to lead Hong Kong into the future, realize the "one country, two systems" and make steady progress, and contribute to the country and the Chinese nation.
Lee Ka Shing, Chairman of Henderson Land Development Group, profile photo
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