Top CPPCC role for Hong Kong’s chief executive
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LEUNG Chun-ying, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was yesterday elected vice chairman of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
His election came during the closing meeting of the annual session of the top political advisory body.
Jonathan Choi Koon-shun, a CPPCC National Committee member from Hong Kong, said Leung had implemented the “one country, two systems” principle and the Basic Law of the special administrative region in a comprehensive and faithful manner since he had assumed office as chief executive.
In dealing with the illegal “Occupy Central” movement, opposing “Hong Kong Independence” and addressing other major issues, he had been firm in stance and resolute in action, effectively safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, as well as Hong Kong’s overall interests, Choi said.
“Leung’s achievements are there for all to see,” he said.
Leung had made important contribution to Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability, said Annie Wu Suk-ching, also a National Committee member from Hong Kong.
Wu cited Leung’s efforts to integrate Hong Kong’s development into the country’s economic and social development plan for the 2016-2020 period and the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as his proposal that Hong Kong take advantage of its role as a “super link” connecting the Chinese mainland and the world.
As vice chairman of the National Committee, Leung could serve the country and Hong Kong at a higher level, and would surely perform his duties well, said Stephen Tai Tak Fung, another National Committee member from Hong Kong.
Leung was elected chief executive of special administrative region in March 2012 and took office on July 1 the same year.
This year, Hong Kong will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its return to the motherland and a new chief executive will be elected.
Leung announced late last year that he would not be seeking re-election due to family reasons. His term ends on June 30 this year.
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