Tenacity key asset in fighting financial crisis
Hong Kong should reflect on the 'indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation' amid the intensifying global financial crisis, Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen said in his speech to mark National Day.
Mr Tsang described the past year as 'a year of joy and sorrow' for China with 'mixed feelings' for the Chinese people.
'From the earthquake in Wenchuan , to the staging of the Olympic Games in Beijing and the successful launch and return of Shenzhou VII, the Chinese nation has once again showed the world our tenacity and perseverance.
'I am sure that having been through these trials and tests we have emerged even stronger to face the challenges ahead and to make greater contributions to our country's future.
'As we face the financial crisis, such tenacity and perseverance are particularly meaningful to us,' Mr Tsang said.
He also pledged Hong Kong's continued support in the mainland's development.