Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 27th. Topic: The Bauhinia Blossoms are in full bloom, and we are striving for a new journey—the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core is concerned about the development of Hong Kong
Under the sunny sky, the Golden Bauhinia Square, the bright five-star red flag fluttering in the wind, a grand and warm festive atmosphere permeates both sides of the Victoria Harbour.
On July 1, 2022, Hong Kong will usher in another special day – the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland.
Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, State President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, will attend the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This news has excited people from all walks of life in Hong Kong.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has always cared about the development of Hong Kong and the well-being of Hong Kong compatriots, and the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, from the overall perspective of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and has made a series of strategic decisions and major issues. We will continue to promote the successful practice of “one country, two systems” in Hong Kong, and lead Hong Kong to write a grand chapter of great rejuvenation together with the motherland.
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At the mouth of the Pearl River, the ebb and flow of the Lingding Ocean, history and reality are stirring here——
More than 180 years ago, the humiliation of modern Chinese history began here. Hong Kong was forced to leave the embrace of the motherland under the powerful guns of imperialism.
Twenty-five years ago, the five-star red flag was slowly raised here, and the majestic “March of the Volunteers” resounded throughout Hong Kong. The Chinese government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, and Hong Kong ushered in a new era of development in the embrace of the motherland.
On October 23, 2018, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge, opened here.
This is the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (photo taken on September 11, 2020).
General Secretary Xi Jinping made a special trip to announce the opening of the bridge in person. The general secretary drove along the bridge to tour, climbed on the island and looked at it from afar, feeling full of emotion: “This is a bridge of dreams, a bridge of concentricity, a bridge of self-confidence and a bridge of revival.”
This “important weapon of the country”, which has set a number of the world’s highest, connects Hong Kong and the mainland more closely.
Entering the new era, how to better integrate the development of Hong Kong into the magnificent journey of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is a major issue that General Secretary Xi Jinping has been thinking about.
Shortly after the conclusion of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, on November 29, 2012, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited the exhibition “Road to Rejuvenation” and put forward a major thesis on the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
In less than a month, on December 20, 2012, when General Secretary Xi Jinping met with Leung Chun-ying, the then Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, he pointed out the logic of struggle for Hong Kong and the motherland to share a common destiny with such sincere words:
“I said that realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is the greatest dream of the Chinese nation in modern times. I believe that the vast number of Hong Kong compatriots are also thinking of this. I also believe that the vast number of Hong Kong compatriots who have a strong sense of national self-esteem and pride. , and will definitely work with the people of the whole country to contribute to the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.”
On November 12, 2018, when meeting with a delegation from all walks of life in Hong Kong and Macau to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the country’s reform and opening up, General Secretary Xi Jinping said affectionately: “When I was working in Fujian, Zhejiang and Shanghai, I personally planned and promoted a large number of cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong, Cooperation projects in Macau. After I came to work in the Central Government in 2007, I was in charge of Hong Kong and Macau work and had a comprehensive understanding of the situation in this area. During this process, I made many friends from Hong Kong and Macau.”
“Socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era, which means that the country’s reform and opening up and the cause of ‘one country, two systems’ have also entered a new era.”
“For Hong Kong and Macau, ‘one country, two systems’ is the biggest advantage, the country’s reform and opening up is the biggest stage, and the implementation of national strategies such as the joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’ and the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a new major opportunity.”
Under the care and promotion of General Secretary Xi Jinping, a series of major national strategies and policy measures have been introduced one after another, providing a rare opportunity, inexhaustible impetus and broad space for Hong Kong’s development.
People clearly remember that five years ago, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Hong Kong in person. At that time, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge was still under construction. The general secretary came to the construction site of the Hong Kong section of the bridge to inspect the progress of the project. Later, he also inspected the construction of the third runway of Hong Kong International Airport.
When the General Secretary met with the then Chief Executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region, Cui Sai On, who came to attend the celebration, he asked with concern, “Did you come here by boat?” Cui Sai On replied, “Yes, it takes more than an hour by boat. “The general secretary said: “When the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is repaired, it can be shortened to half an hour.”
During the inspection, General Secretary Xi Jinping affirmed the two major projects: the construction of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is a major measure by the central government to support the better development of Hong Kong, Macao and the Pearl River Delta region, and it is a major achievement of the close cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao under the “one country, two systems” principle; The central government’s support for the construction of the third runway at Hong Kong Airport is to support Hong Kong in consolidating its status as an international air traffic hub and maintaining and enhancing its overall competitiveness.
It was during that visit to Hong Kong that General Secretary Xi Jinping witnessed the signing of the “Framework Agreement on Deepening Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Cooperation to Promote the Construction of the Greater Bay Area”, drawing a grand blueprint for building a world-class bay area and a world-class city cluster.
In May 2018, General Secretary Xi Jinping presided over a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee successively to review the outline of the development plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
From promoting two-way investment and promoting trade facilitation, to building a new cooperation model, building a diversified cooperation platform, to emphasizing that the key to building the Greater Bay Area lies in innovation… General Secretary Xi Jinping made a series of important instructions on promoting the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area The instructions expressed ardent hope for Hong Kong’s better integration into this major national strategic plan.
From the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Lok Ma Chau Loop; from the gradual relaxation of the restrictions on investment and practice of Hong Kong talents in mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to the “Cross-border Wealth Management Connect” business in the Greater Bay Area The pilot project was launched… In the past five years, the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has pressed the “fast forward button”, showing a thriving development scene, which has greatly stimulated new momentum for Hong Kong’s development.
Looking at the special chapters for Hong Kong and Macao in the National “Thirteenth Five-Year Plan” to “14th Five-Year Plan”, the central government’s clear positioning and scientific planning for Hong Kong are clearly on paper.
In the past ten years, the “Comprehensive Deepening of Reform and Opening-up Plan for Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone” has been issued; “Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect”, “Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect” and “Bond Connect” have been launched successively; Hong Kong has successfully held six “Belt and Road” summits Forum, join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank…
Citizens walk past a Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect billboard at a bank in Central, Hong Kong (photo taken on April 8, 2015).
Riding on the mighty east wind of national development, the flourishing Hong Kong has ushered in unprecedented development opportunities, writing more wonderful stories of “Hong Kong is good, the country is good; the country is good, Hong Kong is better”.
“Maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macau, support and promote the better integration of Hong Kong and Macau into the overall development of the country, and let Hong Kong and Macau compatriots and the people of the motherland share the historical responsibility of national rejuvenation and the great glory of the prosperity and strength of the motherland.” General Secretary Xi Jinping I sincerely entrust the two special administrative regions to devote themselves to the reform and opening up in the new era and integrate into the overall development of the country.
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“The development of Hong Kong has always affected my heart.” On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland in 2017, General Secretary Xi Jinping opened his three-day trip to Hong Kong with affectionate words.
“This trip has three main purposes. First, to express blessings; second, to show support; and third, to plan for the future.” When facing reporters at the airport, General Secretary Xi Jinping sincerely expressed his high concern for the development of Hong Kong.
During his stay in Hong Kong, General Secretary Xi Jinping witnessed the signing of important cooperation agreements, inspected important infrastructure, and met with representatives from all walks of life.
At the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the fifth government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: “Development is the eternal theme, the foundation of Hong Kong’s foundation, and the golden key to solving various problems in Hong Kong. He encouraged everyone to “focus on construction and development”.
Returning to the embrace of the motherland, Hong Kong has deeply integrated into the magnificent journey of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, ushered in a leap-forward development, and achieved remarkable results.
Since its return to the motherland 25 years ago, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has maintained prosperity and stability. From 1997 to 2021, Hong Kong’s GDP grew by 2.7% in real terms and per capita GDP doubled.
Since returning to the motherland 25 years ago, with the strong support of the central government, Hong Kong has successfully withstood the impact of the Asian financial crisis, the SARS epidemic and the international financial crisis. Its status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center is stable, and various undertakings such as innovation, technology, culture and art are flourishing.
“Not to mention that there are many obstacles in Guanshan, every branch and every leaf is always related to love.” The purpose of development is, in the final analysis, for the happiness and well-being of the people.
General Secretary Xi Jinping has always put the well-being of Hong Kong compatriots in mind, spared no effort to support Hong Kong’s economic development, improve people’s livelihood, and promote development achievements to benefit more Hong Kong citizens.
People will never forget that in 2008, the then Vice-President Xi Jinping came to Hong Kong for an inspection tour. During his busy schedule, he made time to go deep into ordinary communities and HOS housing to learn about the lives of ordinary Hong Kong citizens and listen to the voices of his compatriots. “We all care about the lives of Hong Kong residents, so I came to your house to have a look,” he said.
Five years ago, 10-year-old Li Wenzhe and 11-year-old partner Lu Ruihui sang an excerpt from the classic Cantonese opera “The Purple Hairpin” for General Secretary Xi Jinping who was inspecting in Hong Kong. The general secretary praised them for singing well despite their young age, and holding the child’s little hand, he said, “China’s excellent traditional culture must be passed on, and when you see children, you see hope.”
Today, Li Wenzhe has grown taller and older. He took out the costume he wore when he performed for Grandpa Xi, a cloak embroidered with red and blue flowers on a pink background was neatly folded. He said that although this costume is too small to fit in, the encouragement of Grandpa Xi has always accompanied him in his growth and witnessed the progress he has made in Cantonese opera performance one after another.
“Young people want to grow up happily, young people want to display their talents, adults want to be successful in their careers, and elders want to spend their old age in peace, all of which need to be achieved through development.”
“It is necessary to put people first, relieve difficulties and solve problems, and focus on solving outstanding problems in the economy and people’s livelihood that the citizens are concerned about, so as to effectively improve the people’s sense of gain and happiness.”
“We must pay attention to education, strengthen guidance, focus on strengthening patriotic education for young people, care for, support and help young people grow up healthily.”
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General Secretary Xi Jinping has always been thinking about the well-being of the more than 7 million Hong Kong compatriots and made a series of important instructions. Various localities and departments have launched a series of highly targeted and valuable measures to bring tangible benefits to Hong Kong compatriots.
The requirement for Hong Kong and Macao people to apply for a permit to work in the Mainland is completely abolished; Hong Kong and Macao people working in the Mainland can pay housing provident funds and enjoy the same treatment as Mainland residents; Hong Kong residents living in the Mainland and eligible can apply for a residence permit, The place of residence enjoys three rights, six basic public services and nine conveniences in accordance with the law, covering employment, education, medical care, tourism, finance and other fields…
A policeman answers questions about the procedures for applying for a residence permit for Hong Kong residents at the Certificate and License Application Center in Minhang District, Shanghai (photo taken on September 1, 2018).
The support from the motherland is firm and powerful.
The COVID-19 epidemic has hit Hong Kong. General Secretary Xi Jinping has always been concerned about it. He has repeatedly instructed the relevant departments of the central government to take all necessary measures to fully support the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in fighting the epidemic.
“Believe in yourself, believe in Hong Kong, and believe in the country”, “Concentrate on construction, seek development with one heart and one mind, work together and work hard, we will be able to create a better tomorrow for Hong Kong”, General Secretary Xi Jinping’s words give people warmth and strength, guiding Hong Kong Determine the direction, eliminate all kinds of disturbances, and focus on the development of this “foundation of life”.
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The system for safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests in Hong Kong still needs to be improved. Education and publicity on national history and national culture needs to be strengthened. The society still lacks consensus on some major political and legal issues. Economic development also faces many challenges. Traditional advantages are relatively weakened, new economic growth points have not yet been formed, housing and other livelihood issues are more prominent… Hong Kong has also encountered some hurdles in the process of development.
How to climb the slope and overcome the hurdles to promote the continuous development of various undertakings in Hong Kong? General Secretary Xi Jinping gave a clear answer: “In the final analysis, we must stick to the direction, step on the steps, fully and accurately understand and implement the ‘one country, two systems’ policy.”
During his inspection of Hong Kong in July 2017, when meeting with the newly appointed heads of the executive, legislative and judicial organs of the Special Administrative Region, General Secretary Xi Jinping told him to be sincere—
“‘One country, two systems’ is an unprecedented initiative, whether it is to fully and accurately implement the ‘one country, two systems’ policy, or to practically solve the contradictions and difficulties that have accumulated over a long period of time in the economy and people’s livelihood, whether it is to strengthen the education of young people’s national history and culture, or to crack down on and contain the ‘Hong Kong’ in accordance with the law. Independence activities and maintaining the overall stability of Hong Kong society require everyone to rise to the challenge and act actively.”
To solve the various problems that Hong Kong faces in the process of development is fundamentally to clarify the understanding of some major issues.
“‘One country’ is the root, and the roots are deep and the leaves are flourishing; , where is the opportunity to find new impetus for development and open up new space for development” “If the country is good, Hong Kong will be better”…
General Secretary Xi Jinping made a series of important instructions, showing his sincere love for the development and future of Hong Kong compatriots.
In 2019, affected by various complex internal and external factors, Hong Kong’s long-standing problems and accumulated deep-seated contradictions were concentratedly exposed in the “turmoil of amendments to the bill”. Hong Kong is facing the most severe situation since its return to the motherland.
On November 4 of that year, when meeting with Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, who was attending the second China International Import Expo, in Shanghai, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that stopping violence and chaos and restoring order are “the most important tasks for Hong Kong at present.” “Suppressing and punishing violent activities in accordance with the law is to safeguard the well-being of the general public in Hong Kong, and it must be unswerving.”
At a critical historical juncture that concerns the future and destiny of Hong Kong, whether the “one country, two systems” policy and the Basic Law can be fully and accurately implemented, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core has a high-level vision, with superb political wisdom and extraordinary political courage, unswerving, comprehensive and accurate To implement the “one country, two systems” policy, to ensure the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, we will lead the way and make a final decision.
“In recent months, the situation in Hong Kong has touched everyone’s hearts. Without a harmonious and stable environment, how can there be a home to live and work in peace and contentment! Sincerely hope that Hong Kong and Hong Kong compatriots will be good.” In his 2020 New Year’s message, General Secretary Xi Jinping moved emotionally. “Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability is the wish of Hong Kong compatriots and the expectation of the people of the motherland,” he said.
Under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, a series of measures of great practical significance and far-reaching historical significance have been introduced, providing a solid institutional guarantee for Hong Kong to overcome immediate difficulties and achieve long-term stability.
The Third Session of the 13th National People’s Congress voted on the “Decision of the National People’s Congress on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanisms for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to Safeguard National Security (Draft)” (photo taken on May 28, 2020).
From establishing and improving the legal system and enforcement mechanism for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to safeguard national security, formulating and implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law, and realizing “one law to secure Hong Kong”, to improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s electoral system and implementing the principle of “patriots ruling Hong Kong”… Politically It has opened up a new situation of good governance and good governance in Hong Kong, and created the basic conditions for all walks of life in Hong Kong to concentrate on resolving deep-seated conflicts and problems.
The 2021 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections will be held. This is when the staff starts counting votes (photo taken on September 19, 2021).
Hong Kong, which has experienced ups and downs, stands at a new historical starting point.
On May 30, 2022, the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing was bright and clear. General Secretary Xi Jinping cordially met here with Li Jiachao, the newly elected sixth Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and appointed by the Central Government.
“With the joint efforts of the Central Government, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and all sectors of society, Hong Kong has achieved a major turning point from chaos to governance, and is now at a critical period from governance to prosperity. I believe that the governance of the new Special Administrative Region Government will definitely It will show a new atmosphere, and Hong Kong’s development will definitely write a new chapter.” General Secretary Xi Jinping said.
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In May 2021, the Tianwen-1 probe successfully landed on Mars, and the “Mars Camera” carried on the outer platform of the lander was developed by a team from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University; in the lunar exploration project Chang’e-3 and Chang’e-4 missions, Hong Kong scientific research The personnel and mainland experts jointly developed the “Camera Pointing System”…
In the dream of the Chinese people in the sea of stars, there is an important part of the Hong Kong compatriots.
In June 2017, 24 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering in Hong Kong wrote to General Secretary Xi Jinping, expressing their urgent desire to serve the motherland and their great enthusiasm for developing innovative technology.
General Secretary Xi Jinping attached great importance to it and made important instructions, emphasizing that Hong Kong should strengthen scientific and technological cooperation with the mainland, support Hong Kong to become an international innovation and technology center, and support Hong Kong’s science and technology community to contribute to building a strong country in science and technology and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
To implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions, relevant departments quickly made deployments, introduced targeted measures to solve practical problems, and helped to expand and deepen the cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong in science and technology.
Thousands of sails carry the wind lightly, and the sky and the earth are wide.
On the new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way and marching towards the second centenary goal, Hong Kong cannot be absent and will not be absent in the irreversible historical process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: “Hong Kong compatriots have the spirit of patriotism and love for Hong Kong, self-improvement, hard work, and flexibility, which is the key to Hong Kong’s success.” , the vast number of Hong Kong compatriots are contributing their wisdom and strength with unprecedented enthusiasm.
On October 24, 2018, General Secretary Xi Jinping came to Shenzhen Qianhai Shekou Area of Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone for inspection. At the “Qianhai Stone”, he met Guo Weiqiang, a young Hong Kong entrepreneur who started a business in Qianhai.
“At that time, I was a little nervous, and my Mandarin was not very good, so I stuttered and introduced myself. The general secretary kindly held my hand and asked me about my details. The general secretary’s encouragement made me very excited, and I was more determined to be in my place. The determination to start a business in the Mainland.” Guo Weiqiang still remembers the scene at that time.
Today, Guo Weiqiang’s entrepreneurial team has applied for more than 20 patents, and has been recognized as a national high-tech enterprise. It has launched 4 different products, and its sales will exceed 10 million yuan in 2021. The company’s development has entered the fast lane.
When youth is prosperous, the country is prosperous, and when young people are strong, the country is strong. Young people are not only the hope and future of Hong Kong, but also the fresh blood of building the country.
Shenzhen Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone (taken on September 8, 2021, panoramic photo by drone).
Guo Hongxi, a member of Hong Kong’s “Junior Police Call”, cherishes an unforgettable memory.
On June 30, 2017, General Secretary Xi Jinping, who was inspecting in Hong Kong, came to the Permanent Activity Center of the Hong Kong Juvenile Police Call in Yuen Long District, New Territories, to visit Hong Kong youths who were participating in training. In the second year, Guo Hongxi and his friends made New Year greeting cards with their own hands to express their holiday wishes to General Secretary Xi Jinping.
General Secretary Xi Jinping wrote in the letter: “The future of the motherland and Hong Kong depends on the younger generation. I hope that you will read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles, learn more history, understand more about national conditions, broaden your horizons, increase your knowledge, and hone your skills. , to become a talent as soon as possible, and to serve Hong Kong and serve the country with practical actions.”
Looking at the state, opportunities for Hong Kong youth to achieve their dreams in life are coming: the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Plan, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Dream Workshop, Hong Kong and Macau Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bases at all levels, the Central Benefit Hong Kong Youth Eight, and the Special Administrative Region Young Civil Servant Award Sent to a UN agency as a Junior Professional…
This is the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop (photo taken on August 12, 2020) in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone, Futian District, Shenzhen.
The younger generation is gradually becoming a new force in all walks of life: 9 cities in the Greater Bay Area, each city has left behind the footsteps of Hong Kong youth chasing dreams. They integrate their personal ideals and aspirations into national and national dreams, and work together with the motherland and Hong Kong. , grow together.
“It’s important to have good self-confidence, you should open your mind, and your wishes will come true.” Five years ago, General Secretary Xi Jinping used this Hong Kong song to send a message to Hong Kong citizens, wishing a bright future.
Bauhinia is in full bloom, and we are striving to start a new journey. Today’s China has successfully achieved its first centenary goal and is moving towards its second centenary goal. The 14th Five-Year Plan and the 2035 Vision Outline clearly outline a grand blueprint for China’s development. The successful practice of “one country, two systems” in the new era will be an important part of it.
Hong Kong Golden Bauhinia Square (photo taken on May 5, 2022).
Hong Kong, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland, has opened a new historical chapter. Under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and with the strong support of the people of the whole country, the vast number of Hong Kong compatriots have united and worked together to achieve a political democracy, sound rule of law, freedom and openness, inclusiveness and harmony, prosperity and stability, mindful of the motherland, and orientation The world’s Hong Kong will surely be better presented to the world, and the practice of “one country, two systems” in Hong Kong will surely achieve greater success!
