Ren Zhongping of the People's Daily article: White clouds cross the peaks of the mountain, pearls renewed color - written on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland

Beijing, 29 Jun (Xinhua) -- On 30 June, the People's Daily published an article by Ren Zhongping: White Clouds Crossing the Peaks of the Mountains, Pearls Rejuvenating Colors -- Written on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland

(1) Stroll through the Golden Bauhinia Square, where the five-star red flag and the redbud district flag greet the sunrise and rise; Climb to the top of Victoria Peak to look out, the busy city and the quiet sea are dotted with light and color. Hong Kong, a hot land blown by the sea breeze, is about to usher in the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland.

The 100-year-old Dakeng Fire Dragon Dance is full of prayers for peace and health; Celebrate the grand opening of the return to the regatta, sending the blessing of the sails; Juvenile Police Call Reading sharing meeting, with the sound of Lang Lang books to cultivate the feelings of family and country; The Basic Law Law Forum, the Bauhinia Culture International Forum, with true insights to seek a better tomorrow... One after another, the celebrations reviewed the extraordinary history of Hong Kong since its return to the motherland, shared the story of the continued stability and prosperity of The Hong Kong, and condensed the majestic synergy of opening up good governance and good governance.

As time passed, the bright bauhinia flourished. The neon of Mong Kok is twinkling, the signs of Central are densely lined up, the tracks of the racecourse are exciting, and the bridges are interconnected... After the baptism of time, the charm of the vibrant city is still romantic.

The dust and haze are washed away, and the moving psalms are written again. The Hong Kong National Security Law has been formulated and implemented, the election system has been revised and improved, the patriotic forces have been united as never before, the pace of construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has been solid, and the cause of "one country, two systems" has forged ahead... Through the vicissitudes of the wind and clouds, the pearl of the South China Sea is more glorious than ever.

Twenty-five years of fragrant river rushing, a total of redbud flowers. Hong Kong's return to the motherland is a thousand years of meritorious deeds that have been recorded in the annals of the History of the Chinese nation, and Since then Hong Kong has embarked on a broad road of complementing the advantages of the motherland's hinterland and developing together. Looking back on the past and looking forward to the future, President Xi Jinping's words are sonorous: "In the past 25 years, despite many storms and challenges, the practice of 'one country, two systems' in Hong Kong has achieved universally recognized success. "The central authorities' determination to comprehensively and accurately implement the principle of 'one country, two systems' has never wavered, let alone changed."

From 1997 to 2022, a quarter of a century, time has witnessed the advance: Hong Kong's economy continues to flourish, its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center has been continuously consolidated, Hong Kong residents have enjoyed unprecedented democratic rights and freedoms, and various livelihood undertakings have greatly improved... White clouds cross the peaks, and pearls are renewed. After 25 years of extraordinary history, this thriving city is continuing to write a new story and prosperity under the Lion Rock in the new era.

(2) December 2012, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Lianhuashan Park. After General Secretary Xi Jinping admired the bronze statue of Comrade Deng Xiaoping standing on the top of the mountain and presented a flower basket, a Hong Kong reporter asked: "General Secretary Xi, do you have anything to say to Hong Kong compatriots?" General Secretary Xi Jinping's answer was clear and powerful: "Hong Kong will certainly prosper!" ”

The wind rises on the coast of the South China Sea, and the tide surges on both sides of the Xiangjiang River. On June 22, 2022, the Hong Kong Palace Museum opened in the West Kowloon Cultural District on the shores of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour. Five years ago, it was under the personal care and witness of President Xi Jinping that the Palace Museum and the Hong Kong West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signed the "Cooperation Agreement on the Construction of the Hong Kong Palace Museum".

It's not just the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Tseung Kwan O Seawater Desalination Plant, Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Wan Chai Bypass Project in Central... One by one, the engineering projects with advanced functions and magnificent atmosphere have written a footnote to Hong Kong's prosperity and development. All this is the condensation of the strong support of the central government and the people of the mainland, and it is inseparable from the firm determination and confidence of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core to fully and accurately implement the principle of "one country, two systems".

This is the guiding direction of the flag raising. It is clear that "'one country, two systems' is the best solution to the Hong Kong problem left over from history, and it is also the best institutional arrangement for maintaining long-term prosperity and stability after Hong Kong's return to the motherland, which is feasible, feasible and popular"; Declare that "the central government's implementation of the 'one country, two systems' principle adheres to two points, one is unswerving, will not change, and will not waver; The second is to be comprehensive and accurate, to ensure that the practice of 'one country, two systems' in Hong Kong is not out of shape, not deformed, and always moves forward in the right direction"; Stressed that "in order to ensure the steady and far-reaching practice of 'one country, two systems', we must always adhere to the principle of 'patriots governing Hong Kong'"; He pointed out that "the implementation of 'one country, two systems' is conducive to safeguarding the fundamental interests of the country, to safeguarding the fundamental interests of Hong Kong, and to safeguarding the fundamental interests of the vast number of Hong Kong compatriots"... Since the Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has made many important expositions on the practice of "one country, two systems" and the work of Hong Kong from the strategic and overall situation, further deepened the understanding of the regularity of the practice of "one country, two systems", and promoted the cause of "one country, two systems" to a new level.

This is a far-sighted development plan. From the "13th Five-Year Plan", the "14th Five-Year Plan", to the "Belt and Road" construction; From the blueprint to reality of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to the smooth opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge; From the opening of the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed rail and the official access of Hong Kong to the national high-speed rail network, to the establishment and continuous improvement of financial market interconnection mechanisms such as Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Bond Connect; From the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone to the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone... Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core has made overall plans to maintain Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, support Hong Kong's integration into the overall situation of national development, bring a steady stream of impetus to Hong Kong's long-term development, stimulate Hong Kong to focus on "national needs, Hong Kong strengths", and start a new round of development process.

It is a warm and intimate care. Remembering the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, President Xi Jinping visited Hong Kong for 49 hours and 20 activities, covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories; Remembering that on many occasions such as the New Year's message, President Xi Jinping has repeatedly mentioned Hong Kong, blessed Hong Kong, and worried about Hong Kong compatriots. "The motherland's continuous prosperity and strength will surely open up better prospects for the development of Hong Kong and Macao" "Hong Kong's prosperity and stability is the wish of Hong Kong compatriots and the expectation of the people of the motherland" "The central government has taken and will continue to take all necessary measures to fully support the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in fighting the epidemic" "The motherland has always been concerned about the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao" "The motherland will always be the strong backing of Hong Kong, and the difficulties in front of it will certainly be overcome"... Sincere entrustment and ardent expectations reflect the great importance attached to Hong Kong, firm support for Hong Kong's development, and interpret the deep feelings of "Hong Kong's development has always touched my heart".

Legislative Council Chamber, with the national emblem hanging high; On primary and secondary school campuses, the national flag flies... The four commemorative stamps issued by Hongkong Post for the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are printed with the words "stable", "fixed", "prosperous" and "prosperous". On both sides of the Xiangjiang River, the weather is new. President Xi Jinping has a profound and broad vision of Hong Kong's yesterday, today and tomorrow, and consolidates the new foundation for Hong Kong's development with a series of top-level design and strategic measures with the significance of theoretical innovation and practical innovation, and leads the new practice of "one country, two systems". A Hong Kong with political democracy, sound rule of law, freedom and openness, inclusiveness and harmony, prosperity and stability, bearing the motherland in mind and facing the world will surely be better presented to the world.

(3) In the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden in Shenzhen, Guangdong, the Hong Kong Handover Memorial Forest is lush. On the eve of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in 1997, thousands of young people from Shenzhen and Hong Kong planted 1,997 earthen agarwood trees in accordance with the outline of China's territory to commemorate the occasion. 25 years later, small saplings have grown into large trees, and they are already covered. The practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong is also like a sapling that undergoes baptism in the wind and rain, thrives and flourishes.

On the banks of the Xiangjiang River, the tide rises and falls, and the pace of progress is more determined: since the reversion, Hong Kong's GDP has grown from HK$1.37 trillion to HK$2.86 trillion in 2021, Hong Kong's stock market value has grown from HK$3.2 trillion to the highest HK$58.6 trillion in 2021, foreign exchange reserves have grown from US$92.8 billion to US$465 billion in May 2022, Hong Kong's ranking in the global rule of law index has risen from more than 60 to 19th, and its average life expectancy has been at the top of the global list for many consecutive years.

Under the Lion Rock, the development advantages are even more prominent: since 1997, Hong Kong has been awarded the "World's Freest Economy" for 25 consecutive years. In the assessment of the Fraser Institute's 2021 Annual Report on World Economic Freedom, Hong Kong continues to rank first in terms of "international trade freedom" and "regulation". In the latest World Competitiveness Annual Report 2022 released by the International Institute of Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland, Hong Kong's ranking has risen from seventh in the world last year to fifth.

After 25 years of ups and downs, writing the "Hong Kong Story" and creating the "Hong Kong Legend", this brilliant pearl of the South China Sea has bloomed with more brilliant and dazzling brilliance. Some foreign observers lamented: "In the past 25 years, despite the various challenges facing Hong Kong, it has always shown strong resilience, turning crises into opportunities many times and becoming stronger." ”

"One country, two systems" is a great initiative of China. As a pioneering undertaking unprecedented before, "one country, two systems" will inevitably encounter some new situations and new problems in practice. For a period of time, affected by various complicated internal and external factors, the "anti-China and chaotic Hong Kong" activities were rampant, and the situation in Hong Kong once appeared grim. The ongoing radical and violent criminal acts have seriously undermined Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, seriously challenged the bottom line of the "one country, two systems" principle, seriously undermined the rule of law, and seriously endangered national sovereignty, security, and development interests. What about Hong Kong? Many people shed tears, and those were tears of indignation, tears of sorrow. ”

"Those who are good at government, make up for their shortcomings, and plug them when they are determined." At critical and critical junctures, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core has judged the hour and sized up the situation, made major policy decisions on improving the central authorities' exercise of overall jurisdiction over the Special Administrative Region in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, improving the systems and mechanisms related to the implementation of the Constitution and the Basic Law in the Special Administrative Region, promoting the establishment and improvement of the legal system and implementation mechanism for safeguarding national security in the Special Administrative Region, formulating the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, improving the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and implementing the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong". Support the Special Administrative Region in improving the oath system for public employees.

The Hong Kong National Security Law has become the "guardian deity" for maintaining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. National security is an important cornerstone of the stabilization of the country, and only national security can ensure civil security and national security can ensure Hong Kong security. The central government promulgated the Hong Kong National Security Law with thunderous momentum, and hong Kong's history of safeguarding national security without defense came to an end. Today's Hong Kong, bidding farewell to the turbulent situation, the society is gradually stabilized, the long-awaited peaceful life of the citizens has been restored, and the patriotic and patriotic banner of Love for Hong Kong is flying high. As some Hong Kong citizens said, "the National Security Law is like the sun dispelling the darkness", and this "needle of the sea god" has ushered in a clear and clear sky for Hong Kong.

The new electoral system has become a "milestone" in the opening of good governance and good governance. President Xi Jinping stressed that "patriots governing Hong Kong" is a fundamental principle that concerns national sovereignty, security and development interests, as well as Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability. After the implementation of the new election system, the election of the Election Commission, the election of the Seventh Legislative Council and the election of the sixth Chief Executive were successfully held. Jumping out of the quagmire of political manipulation and returning to the original intention of selecting the wise and being able to do things for the people, in today's Hong Kong, the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong" has been implemented, and a patriotic contingent of patriots who love the country and Hong Kong, take responsibility, unite sincerely, and serve the people have initially taken shape.

A series of measures to treat both the symptoms and the root causes have promoted a major turning point in the situation in Hong Kong from chaos to governance, laying a solid foundation for promoting the management of Hong Kong according to law and promoting the practice of "one country, two systems" to be stable and far-reaching. Facts have proved that with the strong support of the great motherland and the joint efforts of all Hong Kong compatriots, Hong Kong will have no winds and waves that cannot be resisted, and there will be no ditches that cannot be overcome.

"The starting line of the dream seeker's journey, the line under this Lion Rock, may this Hong Kong be created together." The theme song "Front", released by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, sang the common voice of Hong Kong citizens who have seen rainbows through storms and worked together to move forward with one heart. After twenty-five years, Hong Kong has set sail again.

President Xi Jinping stressed: "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 in a critical period of governance and prosperity. "Forge ahead for 25 years, hand in hand on a new journey." Under the "one country, two systems" principle, Hong Kong has a solid foundation for its development.

Chen Zhuoxi, the principal of the Hong Kong Professional Continuing Education School, who was praised by netizens as the "principal of the national anthem", recently published an article in a Hong Kong newspaper entitled "Coffee Goes Upstream", telling the story of young people running a small coffee shop, "although they are busy in the dark, their hearts are full of sunshine." "Coffee flows upwards", which is also "young people going forward", but also "going to the future together". Standing at a new starting point in history, Hong Kong's cohesion is full of energy of "going up", "facing forward" and "going to the future".

Over the past 25 years, with the support of the central government, Hong Kong has resisted the impact of the Asian financial crisis, the SARS epidemic, the international financial crisis and the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Under the "one country, two systems", capital flows freely, human resources are abundant, the rule of law environment is good, and the unique position of relying on the motherland, facing the world, and connecting the mainland and the world has become more prominent. The world's largest offshore RMB business center, ranked first in the global business environment, and ranked first in Asia in terms of talent competitiveness... The data of "topping the list" reflects the gold content of the four words "Hong Kong," China. Robert Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation in the United States, believes that the "one country, two systems" policy has given Hong Kong a special status, and Hong Kong, as a leading city in the world, reflects China's international image and soft power.

Forge ahead, and the foundation of prosperity and stability will be more solid. With the restoration of social stability and the sustained recovery of the economy, Hong Kong is back on the right track of development, and its characteristic advantages of marketization, internationalization, rule of law, large number of talents, cultural diversity, advanced infrastructure and excellent business environment will be more fully utilized. The global financial center index went from falling out of the top five to returning to the top three, achieving a "U-shaped" reversal; Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the amount of hong Kong IPO funds raised has exceeded HK$650 billion, an increase of more than 30% over the same period before the implementation; More than 9,000 Mainland and overseas enterprises have set up companies in Hong Kong, and many continue to expand their business in Hong Kong... Today's Hong Kong, which cherishes the hard-won momentum of development, is firmly grasping the promising historical opportunity.

Starting again, the synergy of co-creation of the future is more cohesive. "Harmony is auspicious, obedience is different." After the ups and downs, the vast number of Hong Kong citizens have more clearly realized that although Hong Kong has a good family foundation, it can no longer withstand the toss and internal friction. Cherishing the home of Hong Kong is the common voice, common expectation and common responsibility of all those who truly care about Hong Kong and love Hong Kong. Unforgettable 2021 National Day, Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong Cultural Centre Open Square, when the music of "My Motherland and Me" sounded, hundreds of citizens sang loudly, waving the five-star red flag in their hands and the huge national flag, blending into a jubilant red ocean. Today, The righteousness of Hong Kong society is rising, the citizens' patriotic feelings are revealed, people's minds are stable, people's minds are fixed, people's minds are governed, "seeking stability and seeking development" is the mainstream public opinion, and "opening a new chapter for Hong Kong" has become a strong consensus.

"There is joy in life, and there are often tears." Recently, the TV series "Story Under the Lion Rock" has been popular. A city, two generations, four families, in the tide of the times, in the same boat, in the ups and downs of the years hand in hand, "with hard work to write the immortal Xiangjiang famous sentence." Looking back at history, generation after generation of Hong Kong compatriots have worked hard, and people of different languages, different beliefs and different customs have gathered under the Lion Rock to "chase the ideal together", which has led to the legend of "developing from an obscure small fishing village into a modern metropolis with world renown". As President Xi Jinping emphasized: "The spirit of Hong Kong compatriots to love the motherland and Hong Kong, self-improvement, hard work and flexibility is the key to Hong Kong's success." ”

Chinese is remarkable, and Hong Kong compatriots are remarkable. With a solid foundation laid in 25 years and the united struggle of Hong Kong compatriots, we are full of confidence in the future of Hong Kong.

(5) President Xi Jinping stressed: "For Hong Kong and Macao, 'one country, two systems' is the biggest advantage, national 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." "Forge ahead for 25 years, hand in hand on a new journey." Under the "one country, two systems" principle, Hong Kong's development has opened up more space.

Over the past 25 years, Relying on the motherland, facing the world, and benefiting from new innovations, Hong Kong has continuously shaped its own modern style. On the coast of the South China Sea, new pictures are unfolding. Promoting the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a major national strategy personally planned, personally deployed and personally promoted by General Secretary Xi Jinping. Since the official release of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in February 2019, the comprehensive strength of the Greater Bay Area has been significantly enhanced, the cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao has been deepened, the sense of gain of the people of the three places has been more substantial, and the construction of the world-class bay area and world-class city cluster has taken solid steps.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge was completed and opened to traffic, and the two world-class cross-sea projects of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Corridor and the Huangmaohai Cross-Sea Corridor were accelerated... The "Greater Bay Area on the Track" is accelerating its formation, and the "1-hour living circle" facilitates the exchange of residents of the three places. Today, on the satellite map of the world's night scene, from Guangzhou and Shenzhen to Hong Kong and Macao, the brilliant lights are connected and reflected in each other. Connecting the four seas, embracing the five continents, and the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will surely accumulate new potential energy for Hong Kong's take-off.

The prosperity of the motherland is precisely the opportunity for Hong Kong to take advantage of the momentum and gather momentum to become stronger. Support Hong Kong in enhancing its status as an international financial, shipping, trade centre and international aviation hub, building an international innovation and technology centre, an international law and dispute resolution service centre in the Asia-Pacific region, a regional intellectual property trade centre, and developing a Chinese-foreign cultural and artistic exchange centre... Turning over the national "14th Five-Year Plan" and the outline of the long-term goals for 2035, the clear positioning and scientific planning of Hong Kong jumped on the paper. Today's motherland is highly open and changing with each passing day, which is enough to provide a strong driving force for Hong Kong to increase its advantages, expand its space and solve problems by virtue of the country's size and vitality.

The prosperity of the motherland is also the strength of Hong Kong to withstand the wind and waves and overcome the challenges. On the morning of March 2, 2022, at the Pinghu National Logistics Hub in Pinghu, Shenzhen, the "Central Aid to Hong Kong, One Heart, One Heart" railway train loaded with epidemic prevention materials departed and headed for Hong Kong. The same care, the same support, just like the affectionate past that began 60 years ago: since 1962, except for the first day of the Chinese New Year, the mainland has opened three express trains to Hong Kong and Macao every day to supply fresh and frozen goods, which is called the "lifeline" by Hong Kong and Macao compatriots. From the "three express trains" to the anti-epidemic assistance to Hong Kong, from the Dongjiang-Shenzhen water supply project to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, it reflects the central government's sincere concern for Hong Kong as always, and is full of the deep friendship of the mainland people for Hong Kong compatriots. Repacking and starting again, the motherland will always be the strong backing of Hong Kong, and the biggest support for Hong Kong to chop the waves and move forward courageously.

"Only by closely linking personal development with the lifeblood of the country can we find the best direction for ourselves" "Finding the intersection of 'Hong Kong's strengths' and 'national needs' will create unlimited opportunities" "Hong Kong's future development must be inseparable from the country's development"... Voices from all walks of life in Hong Kong are full of confidence and expectations for the future. If Hong Kong society cherishes and seizes the opportunity, it will certainly be able to achieve better development in the overall situation of national development and jointly write a chapter in the era of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

(6) Moon land entering Hong Kong, looking up at the starry sky and talking about the Heavenly Palace, the theme exhibition of the construction of major countries, the visit of Olympic athletes from the mainland to Hong Kong... In the 2021 "Spirit of the Times Yao Xiangjiang" series of activities, face-to-face listening to the aerospace, architecture, sports "Tiantuan" to tell touching stories, countless Hong Kong compatriots surged with strong patriotic enthusiasm and national pride, stirred up the excitement and heroism of opening up a new realm of "one country, two systems" practice in the new era.

Realizing the complete reunification of the motherland is where the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation lie, and it is also the common aspiration and sacred duty of all the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation. In January 1982, Comrade Deng Xiaoping creatively put forward the scientific concept of "one country, two systems", which opened up a new way to realize the reunification of the motherland by peaceful means. To this day, we can still ask: What other ruling party in the world would allow two social systems within a country? As the British scholar Martin Jacques commented, the concept of "one country, two systems" is undoubtedly innovative, appropriate and timely.

Twenty-five years of wind and rain, twenty-five years of spring and autumn. The great practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong has yielded fruitful results. The Nineteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China identified "upholding 'one country, two systems' and promoting the reunification of the motherland" as one of the 14 basic strategies for upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era; The Fourth Plenary Session of the Nineteenth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China listed "adhering to 'one country, two systems', maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao, and promoting the peaceful reunification of the motherland" as one of the 13 significant advantages of the mainland's state system and national governance system; The Sixth Plenary Session of the Nineteenth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China deliberated and adopted the third historical resolution of the Party, summarizing the great achievements of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era from 13 aspects, one of the important aspects of which is "adhering to 'one country, two systems' and promoting the reunification of the motherland." From the "brand-new topics" and "major topics" of governing the country to the "basic strategy" and "significant advantages" of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the CPC has continuously enriched and developed the theory and practice of "one country, two systems".

The situation is changing, the times are advancing, and "one country, two systems" is also constantly evolving. President Xi Jinping stressed: "The institutional system of 'one country, two systems' should also be continuously improved in practice. Without "persistence," "one country, two systems" will lose its correct direction; Without "perfection," "one country, two systems" will lose its vitality. The process of responding to new changes and resolving new challenges is a process of highlighting the strong vitality and institutional resilience of "one country, two systems", and also a process of continuous maturity and continuous improvement of "one country, two systems". Today, the fact that Hong Kong has navigated through the haze and emerged from its predicament precisely shows that "one country, two systems" has strong vitality and is constantly radiating new vitality and vitality in practice.

Walking through the mud, Fang Zhi Avenue is precious; Experience the wind and rain, and feel the sunshine better. President Xi Jinping stressed: "To meet the expectations of Hong Kong residents for a better life and continue to promote the development of various undertakings in Hong Kong, in the final analysis, it is necessary to adhere to the direction, step forward, and fully and accurately understand and implement the principle of 'one country, two systems'." The Communist Party of China is the founder, leader, practitioner and defender of the cause of "one country, two systems", and no one understands the precious value of "one country, two systems" better than the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government, and is more persistent in adhering to the original intention of "one country, two systems". Facing the future, as long as we firmly believe in and practice "one country, two systems," the vitality and superiority of "one country, two systems" will be fully revealed.

History is like a mirror, and the years are sandy. President Xi Jinping stressed: "'One country' is the root, and only when it is deeply rooted can it flourish; 'one country' is the foundation, and only when it is solid can it flourish." Examined from the general trend of world development, gazed at from the great journey of national rejuvenation, and confirmed by the vivid practice since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong is deeply rooted and rooted, and it has painted a prosperous scene of "boundless scenery for a while" on both sides of the Xiangjiang River, and created a beautiful tomorrow for the Pearl of the Orient.

(7) In October 2021, the "Memory of Light and Shadow, a Hundred Years of Style- The National Album" Large-scale Picture Collection Exhibition opened at the Hong Kong Central Library: After the victory of the Hong Kong seafarers' strike, the celebrating crowd crowded the streets; Fighters of the Dongjiang Column, waging anti-Japanese guerrilla warfare in the New Territories; On the night of the return, the Hong Kong police replaced the new police emblem with the redbud pattern; The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge lies in waves, extending between the heavens and the sea... Scene after scene reminds people that Hong Kong has always been united with the motherland and connected by blood, and has jointly written an epic poem of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

The Opium War of 1840 was the beginning of China's modern history; The cession of Hong Kong Island is an unforgettable humiliation of the Chinese nation. On October 1, 1949, when the first five-star red flag was raised in Tiananmen Square, Hong Kong compatriots under colonial rule also raised the five-star red flag in Victoria Harbour. "My ancestors have long branded everything I have with the Chinese seal." A song "My Chinese Heart" sings the close connection between Hong Kong and the mainland of the motherland. "Rush away from the blood road, wave your hand, and work hard for the country's ZTE." A song "The Great Wall Never Falls", shouting through the smoke and clouds of history, stirring up the road of national rejuvenation.

President Xi Jinping stressed: "To achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots have great potential, and will surely bring new glory to the development of Hong Kong and Macao." "Realizing the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is the call of the times and the mission of the nation. The Chinese of our time, no matter where they are, should be proud of it, should contribute to it, have a little heat, a point of light. On the new great journey, Hong Kong will certainly be able to open up a new world of development and jointly carry out the great rejuvenation of the great rejuvenation by adhering to the foundation of "one country" and making good use of the benefits of "two systems" and making good use of the benefits of "two systems" in the new great journey.

A thousand mountains and one vein, ten thousand waters of the same origin, the history of Hong Kong, has flowed into the motherland's development and progress of the great river. Now, all the sons and daughters of China are marching towards the second centenary goal with heroic self-confidence and fierce ambition. The convergence of Hong Kong's new starting point and the country's new journey will surely burst forth with tremendous energy. When our country's second centenary goal is achieved, Hong Kong at that time will surely become a new Pearl of the Orient that the whole world is fascinated by. This is the beautiful expectation of Hong Kong compatriots and the common aspiration of the people of the motherland!

Facing the future, let us strengthen this kind of historical self-confidence - inheriting chinese civilization and committing to national rejuvenation, we have an incomparably broad stage, an incomparably deep historical background, and an incomparably powerful determination to move forward.

Facing the future, let us maintain such a historical consciousness - enhance national awareness, cultivate the feelings of the family and the country, share the historical responsibility of national rejuvenation, and share the great glory of the prosperity and strength of the motherland.

Facing the future, let us maintain such a historical initiative - to understand the general logic of history, integrate into the country's great narrative, follow the times, take advantage of the momentum, and work together to build a modern socialist country in an all-round way and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

(8) On 1 July 2022, the Hong Kong Police Force will be fully transferred to the Platon Army (PLA) queue. The Hong Kong police officer who participated in the queue training said emotionally: "Every step is more of a sense of belonging." "Every historical moment is witnessing that the pace of progress of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable, and the road of common development and common prosperity between Hong Kong and the mainland of the motherland will surely become broader and broader!"

From 1997 to 2022, at the flick of a finger. 25 years ago, the wanderer who traveled through the vicissitudes of the years returned to the embrace of the long-lost motherland under the tearful gaze of hundreds of millions of Chinese sons and daughters. Today, the story of Xiangjiang has opened a new chapter, and the world has witnessed the brilliant brilliance of the Pearl of the Orient "hand in hand on a new journey".

1 July 2017, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. At the important moment of the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, President Xi Jinping looked forward with deep affection: "With the great motherland as a strong backing, with the strong support of the central government and the people of the mainland, with the rich experience accumulated in the 20 years since the return to the motherland and the solid foundation for development, with the unity and struggle of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government and people from all walks of life, the practice of 'one country, two systems' in Hong Kong will certainly be able to write a new chapter, and Hong Kong will certainly be able to create new glory!" ”

July 1, 2021, Tiananmen Square, Beijing. At the important historical moment of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping solemnly declared: "We must fully and accurately implement the principles of 'one country, two systems', 'Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong', 'Macao people governing Macao', and a high degree of autonomy, implement the central government's overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong and the Macao Special Administrative Region, implement the legal system and enforcement mechanism for safeguarding national security in the Special Administrative Region, safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, safeguard the overall social stability of the Special Administrative Region, and maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao." ”

When the wind is good, it is time to raise the sails, and strive to go to the future. Today's Hong Kong, through thousands of mountains and rivers, is not afraid of mountains and rivers; Today's China embarks on a new journey, and its rejuvenation is irreversible. In the new era, the east wind is strong, and the Chinese dream has a bright future. Hong Kong's tomorrow will be even better, and China's future will be magnificent and brilliant!

We "believe in ourselves, believe in Hong Kong, believe in the country"!