Public satisfaction with HKSAR government, chief executive exceeds 65%: Hong Kong media poll

(ECNS) -- A recent survey conducted by a Hong Kong media outlet revealed that over 65% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, both approval ratings higher compared to the same survey last year.

Conducted by Sing Tao Daily from June 9 to 18, the online survey collected responses from 10,066 people, primarily asking whether they were satisfied with the overall performance of the current-term government and the Chief Executive.

The results showed that 55% of respondents were "satisfied" and 11% were "very satisfied" with the government, bringing the total satisfaction rating to 66%. For Chief Executive John Lee, 54% were "satisfied," and 15% were "very satisfied," totalling a 69% satisfaction rating.

In the same survey conducted by Sing Tao Daily last June, the HKSAR government and Chief Executive's satisfaction ratings were 65.9% and 68%, respectively, indicating a modest improvement this year.

The survey highlighted significant public support for three particular government policies: organizing multiple concerts and major sports events at the Kai Tak Sports Park, implementing the abolition of the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) offsetting mechanism, and legislating to regulate light public housing and tackling abuses in public housing.

However, the survey also highlighted some areas of public dissatisfaction, with the top concerns involving severe fiscal deficit, cancellation of the HK$2,500 (about $318) allowance for students and healthcare reforms, and the ceiling for salary tax concession has been reduced to HK$1,500.

(By Zhang Dongfang)