Quotable Quotes

"Li is giving Hong Kong people a morale boost with the speech he gave this morning. The phrase 'be practical with accomplishment' is a clear direction and I believe the SAR government is able to grab the opportunity and work effectively in response to the phrase stated by the vice-premier."

Rita Fan, member of the National People's Congress Standing Committee

"Li made clear that the service industry will be fully open to Hong Kong by the end of the 12th Five-Year Plan, which is a new policy to allow full penetration of Hong Kong enterprises into the mainland."