25th Anniversary of China's Return to China

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the official media "CCTV" published a quick review of "A good country, Hong Kong will be better - written on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland" on the 29th.

Comments pointed out that in the past 25 years, the world situation has changed rapidly, and the situation has been turbulent, but the support of the motherland has never changed.

From resisting the Asian financial turmoil to coping with the international financial crisis, from the fight against SARS to the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, whenever Hong Kong encounters difficulties and needs help, the motherland is always there to help them resolve problems and tide over difficulties.

Commentators pointed out that blood is thicker than water, and spirit is linked together. Hong Kong's destiny has always been closely linked with the motherland.

Twenty-five years ago, Hong Kong returned to China and stepped into a broad path of common development and inseparability with the country.

After the reunification, the ties between Hong Kong and the mainland of the motherland have been closer, and exchanges and cooperation have been further deepened.

Today, the great motherland is prosperous, and Hong Kong is full of vitality.

Carrie Lam, center, and her government are sworn in by President Xi Jinping during an inauguration ceremony in Hong Kong on July 1, 2017.

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The comment mentioned that General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "Whether it is in the past, present or future, the motherland has always been the strong backing of Hong Kong."

Comments said, "'One country' is the root, and the roots are deep and the leaves are flourishing; The cause of the party and the country has achieved historic achievements and undergone historic changes, and the Chinese nation has ushered in a great leap from standing up, becoming rich, and becoming strong.

The motherland is stronger, Hong Kong has more confidence to withstand the storm and overcome challenges, and there are more opportunities to explore new directions for development, find new drivers for development, and open up new space for development.

The comments said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region should establish and improve the legal system and enforcement mechanism for safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, formulate and implement the Hong Kong National Security Law, revise and improve the Hong Kong election system, and implement the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong"; build the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. , support the construction of the third runway at the Hong Kong Airport, strengthen the cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong in science and technology... The motherland has always escorted Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's Chief Executive-designate Li Ka-chiu (right) and Chief Executive Carrie Lam attend a press conference on May 9, 2022.

The comment said, "The growing prosperity of the motherland is not only the strength for Hong Kong to resist the storm and overcome challenges, but also the opportunity for Hong Kong to explore new directions for development, find new driving forces for development, and open up new space for development." Relying on the strong support of the motherland, today's Hong Kong Flying across Guanshan, traveling steadily and far.

This is the most vivid interpretation of the vitality and innovation of "One Country, Two Systems".

Under "One Country, Two Systems", Hong Kong not only maintains its original characteristics and its own advantages, but also links the high-quality resources of the mainland of the motherland, riding on the "express train" of development, increasing participation, and continuously enhancing its international competitiveness.

This is a full demonstration of China's governance capacity and level in the new era, and a powerful proof of the comprehensive promotion of reform and opening up in the new era.

The comments said that the new journey has broad prospects and the new era has great promise.

Hong Kong should continue to give full play to its unique advantages, act in a timely manner, take advantage of the trend, climb high and look far and develop together.

On the one hand, it is necessary to identify its own role, calibrate its own positioning, give full play to its strengths, continue to enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international financial, shipping, trade center and international aviation hub, and strengthen the functions of a global offshore RMB business hub, an international asset management center and a risk management center. .

The comment said, "The growing prosperity of the motherland is not only the strength of Hong Kong to resist the storm and overcome the challenges, but also the opportunity for Hong Kong to explore new directions for development, find new drivers for development, and open up new space for development." (Getty Images)

The comments mentioned that, on the other hand, it is necessary to more actively integrate into the overall development of the country such as the construction of the Greater Bay Area, complement and coordinate development with the mainland, seize the vast market and development opportunities in the mainland, deepen cooperation in economy, trade, science and technology, and deepen and expand financial services. Market interconnection, participate in and assist the country's comprehensive opening up and the construction of a modern economic system, build a functional platform for the joint construction of the "Belt and Road", continuously develop new growth points, promote local innovation and entrepreneurship, and achieve long-term development.

Comments pointed out that a strong motherland is the most solid support for Hong Kong; the strength of the motherland also requires the struggle of every Chinese son and daughter, including Hong Kong compatriots.

Backed by the motherland, Hong Kong has benefited from national development and is committed to contributing to national development.

People from all walks of life in Hong Kong should carry forward the tradition of loving the country and Hong Kong, continue to actively participate in the national reform and opening-up and modernization drive, and strive to give full play to Hong Kong's strengths in key planning and construction such as the "14th Five-Year Plan", the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the "Qianhai Plan". Contribute to the needs of the country and comprehensively shape new advantages for development.

President Xi Jinping (centre) presents the "One Country, Two Systems" medal to former Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa (left) at the Great Hall of the People.

Tung Chee-hwa once said: "Hong Kong is good, the country is good, the country is good, Hong Kong is better".

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The comments mentioned that we should share the great glory and share the historical responsibility.

Through the hard work of generations of Hong Kong compatriots, and with the support of the motherland, Hong Kong has developed from an obscure fishing village into a world-renowned modern metropolis.

Standing at a new starting point, the vast number of Hong Kong compatriots with strong national self-esteem and pride will definitely work with the people of the whole country to continue to write the legend of Hong Kong in the new era and contribute new strength to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

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