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Following is the transcript of remarks (English portion) made by the Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, at a media session in Beijing this morning (October 2):
Reporter: (inaudible)
Chief Executive: The celebration for the 60th anniversary of the nation was organised by the Central Government and the invitation list is entirely decided by the organiser, which is the Central Government. And all guests are invited on an individual basis and a personal basis. As I have looked at the guest list of Hong Kong, which represents quite a large delegation, represents a wide cross-section of Hong Kong community. I think, on this matter, we must respect the decision of the organiser.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Ends/Friday, October 2, 2009
Issued at HKT 11:13
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