Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd,R) shakes hands with Henry Ying Tung Fok, leader of a delegation of noted industrial and business personages from Hong Kong at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Sept. 27. Hu said maintaining prosperity and stability matters not only to the well-being of the 6.8 million compatriots in Hong Kong, but also to the overall interest of the Chinese people in general. [Xinhua] Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka Shing (2nd,R) talks with others prior to the meeting. [newsphoto.com.cn]

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