Chief Executive-elect receives instrument of appointment in Beijing (with photos/video)
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     The Chief Executive-elect, Mrs Carrie Lam, was received by President Xi Jinping and awarded the instrument of appointment as the Fifth-Term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) by Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing today (April 11).
      
     Mrs Lam said she was deeply honoured by the appointment and fully recognised the huge responsibility that came with it. "I will do my utmost to lead the SAR Government in continuing to implement the principle of 'one country, two systems', 'Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong' and a high degree of autonomy strictly in accordance with the Basic Law, to serve the country and the city, and to live up to the expectations of the Central People's Government and the people of Hong Kong.
      
     "In the coming five years, I will, with my best endeavours, strive to unite everyone in society and connect with people from all walks of life, develop our economy, improve people's livelihood, promote a more democratic society and safeguard Hong Kong's core values, so as to build an even better city."
      
     Mrs Lam met staff of the Office of the HKSAR Government in Beijing (Beijing Office) this evening and was briefed by the Director of the Beijing Office, Ms Gracie Foo, on their preparatory work for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR. The Chief Executive-elect also met with some 60 Hong Kong people who work and study in Beijing at a gathering hosted by the Beijing Office to learn more about their lives in the capital city.
      
     Yesterday (April 10), Mrs Lam called on the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Mr Zhang Dejiang, and attended a meeting with the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Wang Guangya.
      
     Mrs Lam will return to Hong Kong tomorrow morning (April 12).

Ends/Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:20

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