| 1 | The situation reflects the weakness of the Tung government. | |
| 2 | Mr Tien pledged his party's support for Mr Tung for a second term. | |
| 3 | Beijing's patience with Mr Tung had probably run-out. | |
| 4 | Since the olive-branch offer from the democrats, both Tung Chee-hwa and Beijing have reacted swiftly and positively. | |
| 5 | Of the 11 ministers, five are new faces hand-picked by Mr Tung from outside the civil service. |