Fruitful trip: Chief Executive Donald Tsang says the nation's leaders are happy with Hong Kong's performance.

Chief Executive Donald Tsang says President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and other senior officials are happy with the Government's performance, and back his policy direction which reflects Hong Kong people's wishes.

Wrapping up his four-day stay in Beijing today, Mr Tsang said he reported Hong Kong's recent social and political landscape during his meetings with officials, and outlined the Government's plans for the coming years.

He said the trip has been fruitful, strengthening ties with Mainland officials and departments.

Financial co-operation

Today Mr Tsang met People's Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan and talked about the potential broadening of the renminbi business in Hong Kong. They also exchanged views on the economic situation.

He held meetings with Jiangsu, Hunan and Guangxi officials to discuss co-operation opportunities in tourism and financial services. He hopes the individual visitors scheme can be expanded to six more cities in the Pan-Pearl River Delta Region.

During his meeting with Vice President Zeng Qinghong and Hong Kong & Macau Affairs Office Director Liao Hui on Friday, Mr Tsang reported Hong Kong's political, social and economic development and work to be done after the defeat of his political reform proposal.

Bird flu measures

Speaking on Hong Kong's preventive measures against avian flu, Mr Tsang said the Department of Health has sent three experts to Guangzhou to get a clearer picture of the situation there.

Noting current measures are adequate and appropriate, Mr Tsang reiterated that Hong Kong people's health and safety are his top priority, and the Government will maintain close contact with Mainland authorities on the matter.

On his communication with Hong Kong people, Mr Tsang said he has done his best to reach people of different backgrounds and political affiliation. Communication will continue, he said, adding he will work closely with political parties and organisations to work in Hong Kong's best interest.