The Office of the Chief Executive-designate announced today (22nd) the list of members of the new Executive Council of the Government. Of the 16 non-official members, 9 remain in office, including former HKMA Chief Executive Ren Zhigang.
Ren Zhigang said that he is very grateful to the Chief Executive-designate, Li Jiachao, for his trust in him and for giving him the opportunity to continue to serve the people of Hong Kong.
Ren Zhigang also said that ensuring Hong Kong's financial security and maintaining Hong Kong's status as an international financial center is an important task for Hong Kong's financial development in the future. He hoped that he could provide the Chief Executive with helpful decision-making advice in relevant areas and other financial issues, and fully assist the Chief Executive in his administration. .