Transcript of remarks by CE at media session in Beijing (with photos/videos)
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Reporter: Mr Leung, will you consider running again because state leaders have praised you for, you know, curbing Hong Kong independence? And have you talked about John Tsang's resignation?
Chief Executive: The answer is no. For family reasons, I decided not to seek re-election.
Reporter: And about John Tsang's resignation?
Chief Executive: I'll say this in Chinese first and I'll repeat it in English, if I may.
In the remaining six months of my term, one of the most important tasks is to organise the election of the next Chief Executive, and when the Chief Executive-elect has been elected, the task will then be a question of ensuring that there is a smooth transition between the two term Governments and between myself and the new Chief Executive.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Ends/Friday, December 23, 2016
Issued at HKT 19:18
Issued at HKT 19:18
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