China News Agency, Hong Kong, June 19 (Reporter Zeng Ping) Li Jiachao, the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong SAR, led the main officials of the sixth government of the Hong Kong SAR to appear for the first time on the 19th.
Li Jiachao said that the new SAR government will be proactive and proactive, solve the difficulties of the people, and lead Hong Kong to create a better tomorrow.
Li Jiachao and 26 key officials of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region appointed by the State Council on the same day, as well as Ye Wenjuan, who will become the Chief Executive's Office Director on July 1, held a press conference in the Lecture Hall of the Government Headquarters.
In his opening remarks, Li Jiachao said that the 26 key officials appointed will form the governance team of the sixth-term SAR government.
They include 21 heads of the Political Accountability Division and five non-political accountability officials.
Among the 21 secretaries, 7 are current SAR government officials, 2 are current deputy directors promoted to directors, 6 are current or recently retired senior civil servants, and 6 are new members of the SAR government.
Li Jiachao said that about 30% of the new SAR government personnel have rich professional knowledge, experience and status in their respective fields, or have relevant contact networks, and have recognition and execution capabilities.
Among the 26 members of the new team, 6 are women, accounting for about a quarter, the highest of any previous SAR government.
"This team is a diverse, united, loyal and capable team; we share the same governance philosophy with me, attach importance to team spirit, and solve problems with results as the goal." Li Jiachao said that the new team will listen with a sincere attitude. , communicate and engage with the public; be active and proactive to win the trust of the public; serve the public's thoughts and solve their difficulties; enhance the effectiveness of governance; join hands with the public and all walks of life to lead Hong Kong to create a better tomorrow.
In response to a reporter's question, Li Jiachao said that maintaining national security is the responsibility and obligation of every Chinese person, and maintaining national security must be an important responsibility that the current SAR government and every future SAR government must conscientiously implement and undertake.
Li Jiachao said he would scoff at the so-called "sanctions" of foreign countries.
After Li Jiachao made his opening remarks and responded to questions, the 21 appointed directors spoke and responded to reporters' questions.
The Chief Secretary for Administration-designate of the SAR Government, Chen Kwok-kee, said that he understands that Hong Kong is now facing difficulties such as the epidemic and people's livelihood, and the citizens have higher expectations for the new SAR government.
I will do my best to gather the strengths of all parties to formulate and fully implement various policies that are beneficial to the people's livelihood in Hong Kong.
The re-appointed Financial Secretary of the SAR Government, Chan Mao-po, said that in the next few years, Hong Kong will continue to face a complex and severe external environment. The social and economic development will open a new chapter for Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Justice-designate of the SAR Government, Mr Lam Ting-kwok, said that the rule of law is one of the "golden lacquer signs" in Hong Kong. It is worthy of the name, and it makes every Hong Kong person very proud.
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