While the population ages in Hong Kong, families with
elderly members may need more support, and traditional values are
still important, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief
Executive Donald Tsang said in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Speaking at a conference on strengthening Hong Kong's
families, Tsang said the aging population may have a profound
impact on society. However, this does not mean that the government
has to allocate extra resources. Families with elderly members may
need more support as the population ages, as well as better
coordination of resources and the community neighborhood
network.
Noting commercial firms are following the government's
five-day week initiative, Tsang said the move shows all sectors of
the community have a role to play in strengthening families.
Traditional values, such as filial affection, mutual help and close
contact also bolster family ties.
Tsang said greater participation from commercial and
non-government bodies is necessary to fully develop a
family-friendly working environment. He hoped the private sector
can introduce more family-friendly initiatives.
Tsang called on the public to treasure their families
and spend more time with them.
(Xinhua News Agency September 6, 2006)
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