This is the first time that Hong Kong films have been selected to close and open one of the major film festivals in Europe,

At the business conference, we will highlight to US companies the unique business opportunities that Hong Kong and Guangdong together will present to them,

Our key consideration is who will be best placed to facilitate the forging of consensus among WTO members in accordance with the Doha Development Agenda mandate, which has clearly provided for the proper address of development concerns in each and every negotiating area,

The agreement of the State Council to expand RMB business in Hong Kong helps strengthen Hong Kong's role as an international financial center,

The government is firmly committed to maintaining Hong Kong as a free market economy that accords maximum scope to the private sector.

We will continue to strive to preserve fervently those strong aspects of our economic freedom, while enhancing those other aspects where there is room for further improvement.