CE honoured by Asia Society in Washington (with photos)
******************************************************* The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, has been honoured by the Asia Society Washington Center for his leading role in promoting stronger relations between the United States, Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia.
Mr Tsang was presented with the Asia Society Leadership Award at the society's annual gala dinner in Washington D.C. last night (October 27, Washington time).
The society's annual dinner - usually held in the spring - was rescheduled especially to welcome Mr Tsang to Washington and to present him with the award.
Mr Tsang joins a distinguished list of previous recipients, including Indira Ghandhi, Lee Kuan Yew, Fidel Ramos, Dr Henry Kissinger, former Chief Secretary for Administration Anson Chan, and US Transport Secretary Norman Mineta.
Mr Tsang said he was honoured to receive the award, especially from an esteemed organisation such as the Asia Society.
"For almost 50 years, the Asia Society has provided a forum for engagement between Asia and America. I am very happy to play a part in this important and ongoing mission tonight," he said to more than 300 dinner guests.
"I will certainly do all that I can to ensure that this dialogue continues to become stronger, broader and deeper. Indeed, there is nothing like a face-to-face dialogue to further cement the already strong bonds of friendship that exist between Hong Kong and the United States."
The award was presented to Mr Tsang by prominent architect, long-time Hong Kong supporter and the chairman of the Asia Society Washington Center, Mr Leo Daly.
In presenting the award, Mr Daly said no-one he had ever met embodied the spirit of the Asia Society as much as Donald Tsang in promoting closer ties between Asia and America.
"In all of his positions [in government] Donald Tsang has worked hard for the people of Hong Kong and in doing so has consistently worked hard for a close relationship with the United States," he said.
******************************************************* The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, has been honoured by the Asia Society Washington Center for his leading role in promoting stronger relations between the United States, Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia.
Mr Tsang was presented with the Asia Society Leadership Award at the society's annual gala dinner in Washington D.C. last night (October 27, Washington time).
The society's annual dinner - usually held in the spring - was rescheduled especially to welcome Mr Tsang to Washington and to present him with the award.
Mr Tsang joins a distinguished list of previous recipients, including Indira Ghandhi, Lee Kuan Yew, Fidel Ramos, Dr Henry Kissinger, former Chief Secretary for Administration Anson Chan, and US Transport Secretary Norman Mineta.
Mr Tsang said he was honoured to receive the award, especially from an esteemed organisation such as the Asia Society.
"For almost 50 years, the Asia Society has provided a forum for engagement between Asia and America. I am very happy to play a part in this important and ongoing mission tonight," he said to more than 300 dinner guests.
"I will certainly do all that I can to ensure that this dialogue continues to become stronger, broader and deeper. Indeed, there is nothing like a face-to-face dialogue to further cement the already strong bonds of friendship that exist between Hong Kong and the United States."
The award was presented to Mr Tsang by prominent architect, long-time Hong Kong supporter and the chairman of the Asia Society Washington Center, Mr Leo Daly.
In presenting the award, Mr Daly said no-one he had ever met embodied the spirit of the Asia Society as much as Donald Tsang in promoting closer ties between Asia and America.
"In all of his positions [in government] Donald Tsang has worked hard for the people of Hong Kong and in doing so has consistently worked hard for a close relationship with the United States," he said.
Ends/Friday, October 28, 2005
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