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The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, today (October 8) issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Mr Wang Guangya as Director of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council:
I congratulate Mr Wang Guangya on his assumption of the post of Director of HKMAO. As the office responsible for Hong Kong affairs in the Central Government, HKMAO has a close relationship with the HKSAR Government. I look forward to co-operating closely with Mr Wang to continue the successful implementation of "One Country, Two Systems" in Hong Kong and to maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. I am also grateful for Mr Liao Hui's work in HKMAO over the years.
Ends/Friday, October 8, 2010
Issued at HKT 23:14
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