Remaining upbeat: Acting Chief Executive Donald Tsang briefs the media on his meetings with Mainland senior officials.

Acting Chief Executive Donald Tsang says he will decide on whether to run in the July 10 election after lawmakers have endorsed the Chief Executive Election (Amendment) (Terms of Office of the Chief Executive) Bill.

Speaking to the media in Beijing, Mr Tsang stressed his top priority is to ensure the election is held as scheduled.

During his meeting with Hong Kong & Macau Affairs Office Director Liao Hui this morning, Mr Tsang noted Hong Kong's economy has been thriving, and preparations for the coming Chief Executive election, including the law revisions, have been going smoothly. Both sides agreed a smooth election will be conducive to Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and social stability.

Mr Tsang discussed infrastructure co-operation between Hong Kong and the Mainland with the National Development & Reform Commission Minister-in-charge Ma Kai.

He noted work on the proposed Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and the Regional Express Line have progressed well, with agreements made on the bridge's alignment and landing points.

He said relevant authorities will continue to discuss the bridge's financing and management as well as related legislation, and hoped the authorities would implement the projects as soon as possible.

District Councils' work hailed

All District Council chairmen and vice-chairmen, who are on their five-day visit to Beijing, met with Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Vice-Chairperson and Head of the China Communist Party Central Committee United Front Work Department Liu Yandong today.

Madam Liu noted the District Councils have been devoted to serving the community, improving people's livelihood, supporting the Hong Kong Government and building a harmonious community.

Mr Tsang described the visit as a good start, adding a successful 'one country, two systems' is built on communication and mutual trust.