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Following is the translation of the Lunar New Year message from the Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa:

Fellow citizens,

Here comes another Spring Festival! This time it is greeted by a buoyant market, as our economy is at its best for the past seven years. This is the result of the collective efforts of us all.

In the coming year, we expect economic growth to be sustained and employment to continue to improve. I believe that as long as we press ahead with one heart and respect for different views, we will build a more prosperous and harmonious society.

As spring returns and ushers in the Year of the Rooster, we wish everyone in Hong Kong a fruitful, harmonious and serene New Year.

End/Tuesday, February 8, 2005

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