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| No.2 April, 2012 |
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Leung named Hong Kong's next Chief Executive |
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 Leung Chun-ying won the March 25th Hong Kong Chief Executive Election with 689 votes, followed by Henry Tang with 285 votes and pro-democracy advocate Albert Ho with 76.
Speaking at a news conference after the election, The Chief Executive elect, Mr Leung, pledged to safeguard the core values of Hong Kong, such as the rule of law, human rights, integrity, anti-corruption, freedom of the press, speech and assembly.
Together with his political team and civil servants, Mr Leung also promised to set a good example and to run a clean and honest government.
Regarding this election, Mr Leung said the community participated through diverse channels, thereby laying the foundation for universal suffrage and the Chief Executive Election in 2017.
Incumbent Chief Executive Donald Tsang said "It (the election) was an important milestone in our constitutional development."
On social conflicts, Mr Leung vowed to resolve them to maintain the harmony and stability of Hong Kong. On economic and political polices, Mr Leung stated that the new government will consult widely on measures to tackle the deep-rooted problems of uneven distribution of income, inflation, housing, medical services, education and political reform.
Hundreds of protestors gathered outside the convention centre on Victoria Harbour where the vote was held, waving banners and chanting for the right to pick Hong Kong's chief executive themselves.
Mr Leung acknowledged them in his victory speech. "To the people who are shouting and protesting outside - yes you do have a voice, yes you are part of Hong Kong," he said.
Mr Leung said he is committed to being a Chief Executive for the people and to be accountable to all citizens. He promised to continue to go to the people to listen to their views.
Mr Leung will formally assume his position as Hong Kong's Chief Executive on 1 July 2012.
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