Chief Executive-designate Li Jiachao took over the appointment letter of Hong Kong Chief Executive from the State Council in the hands of Premier Li Keqiang this morning (30th).
President Xi Jinping met with Li Jiachao in the afternoon, took a photo with Li Jiachao and his party, and congratulated him on his election as the Chief Executive, praising him for loving the country and Hong Kong, his firm stance and his courage to take responsibility.
Xi Jinping said that the central government's determination to implement "one country, two systems" has never wavered, and it will never change.
Xi Jinping: The new electoral system must be cherished and persisted for a long time
In his speech, Xi Jinping said that he first praised Li Jiachao for his love of the country and Hong Kong. In the past, in different positions, he fulfilled his responsibilities and contributed to safeguarding national security and Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. "The central government has fully affirmed and fully trusted you."
Xi Jinping pointed out that experiments have proved that the new electoral system will play a decisive role in implementing "patriots ruling Hong Kong", ensuring Hong Kong's exercise of the right to be the master of the country over its citizens, and promoting the formation of a good situation in which all social strata and all sectors work together to build Hong Kong: " This is a set of political and democratic systems that conform to the 'one country, two systems' policy, Hong Kong's reality, and Hong Kong's development needs, which must be cherished and upheld for a long time."
President Xi Jinping (right) meets with Li Jiachao (left).
Li Jiachao: Appointed Chief Executive is a lifetime honor
Xi Jinping said that this year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, "In the past 25 years, despite many challenges, the practice of 'one country, two systems' in Hong Kong has achieved universally recognized success, and the central government's determination to fully and accurately implement 'one country, two systems' has never been seen before. Shake, let alone change." Xi Jinping said, with the joint efforts of the central government, the SAR government and all sectors of society, Hong Kong has achieved a major turning point from "chaos to governance" and is now in a critical period of "from governance to prosperity" , I believe that the administration of the new SAR government will definitely show a new atmosphere, and Hong Kong's development will also write a new chapter.
Li Jiachao said that he thanked President Xi for his speech, and sincerely thanked the central government for his trust in him and appointed him as the sixth chief executive of Hong Kong: "This is the honor of my life." Live up to the trust of the central government and the expectations of Hong Kong citizens.
Han Zheng, Vice Premier of the State Council in charge of Hong Kong and Macao affairs, and Xia Baolong, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, attended the meeting.
Li Keqiang awarded the letter of appointment to Li Jiachao: fully support the development of the economy and people's livelihood and enhance the status of the three centers mission
