“We need to guard against the situation where big companies, local or international, can corner the market, which can in turn lead to price-fixing and bid-rigging. There is concern within the work force and government that the fruits of economic recovery are not filtering down to unskilled workers.”
“When we view it in a broader context, against the backdrop of the future development of the Pan-PRD and our country, we will find that the scope and potential for cooperation are far wider than we imagined, that the people of Hong Kong can make an even bigger contribution to our country and that we can generate even greater prosperity.”
“There have been times that I wished they had not grossly crossed the line, and preceded everything with politics instead of pragmatic consideration. But I think that many in the legislature are still pragmatic.”
“On the question of mediating between the central government and 'pan-democrats', it may be better for me to redirect the efforts to other areas of development as the remainder of my term will be too short for it.”
“This is the busiest time for national leaders. What I am going to do on this occasion are practical things, which may bring greater benefits to Hong Kong people and bring new opportunities for economic development, and help further modernization of the nation as a whole.”
