Tsang said three sets of meetings with Chinese authorities on Hong Kong 's 1997-98 budget , which will span the transition period , had gone smoothly . "
<response> <person>Tsang</person> said three sets of meetings with <misc>Chinese</misc> authorities on <location>Hong Kong</location> 's 1997-98 budget , which will span the transition period , had gone smoothly . " </response>