By Chris Yeung
Chief executive hopeful John Tsang Chun-wah switched to combat mode yesterday. In a three-thronged offensive, he moved to silence critics against his laid-back style, doubters about Beijing’s trust in him and his determination to win the top post.
Countering claims that Beijing has said no to his election bid, he told media: “There is no reason for me to believe that the central government does not trust me.” He cited his past record of being a principal official appointed by the central government since 1999, which includes an almost 10-year stint as financial secretary.
It is the first time Tsang addressed the intense speculation that Beijing had on several occasions persuaded him not to run.
