Metro Radio today (25th) held the "Hong Kong Handover 25th Anniversary Corporate Contribution Award" recognition ceremony and the 25th Anniversary Construction Forum.
Liang Zhenying, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Tan Yaozong, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and Zhang Guoyi, Minister of the Publicity, Culture and Sports Department of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and others attended the event.
Leung Chun-ying said that Hong Kong has achieved remarkable achievements in the past 25 years. After the return of Hong Kong, the per capita GDP exceeded that of the United Kingdom, the life expectancy of Hong Kong people, the Hong Kong dollar savings, the number of full-time degree course places in universities, and the number of railway stations have all increased. As an example, it is stated that in order to achieve the relevant achievements, it is necessary to have a solid economic foundation.
Leung Chun-ying pointed out that Hong Kong's achievements since its return can be reflected in figures. For example, according to the statistics conducted by the United Nations Development Programme, Hong Kong as a city is often compared and ranked with other countries. In the 2021 Human Development Index, Hong Kong ranks Ranked 4th, Singapore ranked 11th, and the UK ranked 13th, indicating that Hong Kong's comprehensive development has achieved a certain status in the world.
He believes that in order for Hong Kong to maintain its development advantages, it needs to expand new functions, highlights and enhancements. For example, in the "14th Five-Year Plan" issued last year, it was emphasized that Hong Kong should be built into an international financial, trade and shipping center.
He hoped that all enterprises will continue to develop and achieve the central government's ardent expectations for Hong Kong.
Leung Chun-ying: Hong Kong is easy to become the "soft underbelly" of national security. Hope the education and the media will work together to clear customs in the Mainland. Leung Chun-ying said that the quarantine period has been shortened. Hong Kong businessmen should not be afraid of quarantine: Nansha has many opportunities