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Statement by ExCo Non-official Members
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The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:

     In response to the announcement by the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, not to stand for election of the next-term Chief Executive, the Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) today (December 9) issued the following statement:

     The ExCo Non-Official Members respect the decision by the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, of not standing for election of the next-term Chief Executive due to family reasons and express regret about his decision. Mr Leung has dedicated himself wholly to serving the people of Hong Kong. He has led the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and all sectors of the community in contributing to economic development, improving people's livelihood, the successful implementation of "one country, two systems" and also other aspects.

     The ExCo Non-Official Members will continue to support fully the Chief Executive in concluding outstanding tasks during his remaining term of office.
 
Ends/Friday, December 9, 2016
Issued at HKT 18:42
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