Source: People's Daily
"The magnificent century-long history of the struggle carried out by the Communist Party of China in unity and leadership of the people records the unique and important contributions made by Hong Kong compatriots. Throughout history, Hong Kong compatriots have always been in the same boat and blood with the motherland. On July 1, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, stressing that the practice of "one country, two systems" has achieved universally recognized success in Hong Kong. "One country, two systems" has been repeatedly tested in practice, conforms to the fundamental interests of the country and the nation, conforms to the fundamental interests of Hong Kong and Macao, and has received the full support of more than 1.4 billion people of the motherland, the unanimous support of the residents of Hong Kong and Macao, and the universal approval of the international community. Such a good system, there is no reason to change, must be adhered to for a long time.
President Xi Jinping's important speech has aroused a warm response from overseas Chinese and ethnic Chinese. They said that in the 25 years since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Chinese central government has firmly supported Hong Kong's development and fully released the great creativity and development vitality contained in Hong Kong society. With the firm support of the great motherland and the solid guarantee of the "one country, two systems" principle, Hong Kong will certainly be able to create greater glory and share the glory of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation together with the people of the motherland.
"National development has always been the biggest support for Hong Kong's development"
"'The fundamental interests of Hong Kong are consistent with the fundamental interests of the country, and the hearts of the central government are also fully connected with the hearts of Hong Kong compatriots.'" President Xi Jinping's heart-warming words reflect the great importance that the Chinese central government attaches to the development of Hong Kong and its deep concern for the people of Hong Kong. Wang Peizhong, president of the Egyptian Chinese Association, said that the central government's handling of Hong Kong affairs has always taken the fundamental and long-term interests of the country and Hong Kong as the starting point and the foothold. Better and faster integration into the overall situation of national development, the majority of Hong Kong residents will certainly be able to promote Hong Kong to achieve greater development, and in the process to achieve better development of themselves.
Luo Chaoxi, president of the Argentine Association for the Promotion of China's Peaceful Reunification, said that since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, in the magnificent torrent of reform and opening up, it has played an important role as a bridge connecting Chinese mainland with other countries around the world, not only achieving its own prosperity and development, but also making irreplaceable contributions to China's rapid economic development. "On the day of celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, we sincerely wish Hong Kong and are willing to continue to contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."
"National development has always been the biggest support for Hong Kong's development. As an important international financial, shipping and trade centre, Hong Kong is an important intermediary connecting the mainland and the international market, attracting enterprises from all over the world to invest in Hong Kong and take root in Hong Kong. Ma Fan, president of the International University of Chinese Medicine in Shaoyang, France, said that all along, the Chinese central government has fully supported Hong Kong to maintain its unique status and advantages for a long time, maintain a free, open and standardized business environment, maintain the common law system, and expand smooth and convenient international ties.
"'One country, two systems' is Hong Kong's greatest advantage." Leung Chi Wah, Secretary-General of Malaysia's Belt and Road Committee, believes that it is thanks to the "one country, two systems" principle that Hong Kong has been able to maintain its unique status and advantages for a long time, successfully cope with various risks and challenges, and maintain prosperity and stability.
Li Guixiong, vice chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, said that China's economic take-off has provided a broader stage for Hong Kong's development after the reversion, and Hong Kong will further consolidate its position as an international financial, shipping and trade center. "The motherland will always be a strong backing for Hong Kong's development." It is believed that with the support of the central government, Hong Kong's future will be even better. ”
"The 'one country, two systems' policy provides a fundamental guarantee for Hong Kong's democratic development"
Zhou Lixin, president of the Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Milan, Italy, said that President Xi Jinping's important speech fully reflects the concern and importance of the Chinese central government to Hong Kong. "President Xi Jinping reiterated the great significance of the 'one country, two systems' principle and stressed that such a good system must be adhered to for a long time, which pointed out the direction for Hong Kong's future development." Zhou Lixin believes that the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has achieved remarkable results in stages, the construction of the world-class bay area and world-class city clusters has taken solid steps, and today's Hong Kong is standing at a new historical starting point.
"Facts have proved that 'one country, two systems' has strong vitality and is a good system to ensure Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability and safeguard the well-being of Hong Kong compatriots." Li Xinzhu, director of the South African Chinese Police-Civilian Cooperation Center, said that the comprehensive and accurate implementation of the "one country, two systems" principle will create unlimited and broad development space for Hong Kong.
"The 'one country, two systems' principle has provided a fundamental guarantee for Hong Kong's democratic development." Yao Bin, president of the Lao Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, said that adhering to the principle of "one country, two systems" conforms to the interests of Hong Kong compatriots, the actual needs of Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and the fundamental interests of the country.
"The principle of 'one country, two systems' is feasible, feasible, and popular, and is a great pioneering work of 'China's governance.'" Wang Junxiao, president of the Brazilian Association for the Promotion of China's Peaceful Reunification, said that in recent years, with the support of the Chinese central government, Hong Kong has withstood severe tests one after another, actively integrated into the overall situation of national development and docked with the national development strategy. In the future, Hong Kong, the "Pearl of the Orient", will surely bloom with more brilliant brilliance.
Chen Jianxin, chairman of the Spanish Association of Overseas Chinese and Chinese, said that at a new starting point, Hong Kong's rule of law and business environment will be more excellent, the social atmosphere will be more harmonious, and the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong will continue to achieve greater success.
Huang Yinhua, executive chairman of the Indonesian Federation of Chinese Descent, said that over the past 25 years, the Chinese central government has always comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implemented the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy, firmly safeguarded national sovereignty, security, development interests and Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and fully protected the broad rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong citizens in accordance with the law. Facts have proved that the "one country, two systems" principle is the best institutional arrangement for maintaining long-term prosperity and stability after Hong Kong's return to the motherland. With the continuous deepening of practice and the continuous improvement of the institutional system, the superiority of "one country, two systems" will be further highlighted.
"'Patriots governing Hong Kong' is the proper meaning of 'one country, two systems'"
Luo Jianxue, president of the Federation of Overseas Chinese and Chinese in Lahore, Pakistan, said that Hong Kong's return to the motherland 25 years ago showed the world China's determination to promote the peaceful reunification of the country and safeguard territorial integrity, and also allowed Hong Kong to usher in new development opportunities. "'Patriots governing Hong Kong' is the proper meaning of 'one country, two systems.'" Power is in the hands of patriots, which is the prevailing political law in the world. The future of Hong Kong is pinned on the young people of Hong Kong, and we look forward to the young people of Hong Kong with love and sincerity for the country, firmly safeguard national sovereignty, and write a wonderful life with fiery youth. ”
Jin Xiaodong, president of the Nepal Overseas Chinese Association, said that Hong Kong plays an important role in the process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The implementation of the "Patriots Governing Hong Kong" will not only help promote the long-term peace and stability of Hong Kong society, but also promote the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and inject impetus into China's realization of the second centenary goal.
Shi Bibo, executive vice chairman of the Philippine China Friendship Association, said: "The right to govern the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is firmly in the hands of patriots, which is an inevitable requirement for achieving long-term peace and stability in Hong Kong. Only in this way can we safeguard Hong Kong's prosperity and stability and safeguard the vital interests of more than 7 million Hong Kong residents. ”
"The major turning point in Hong Kong's transition from chaos to governance has once again revealed a profound truth, that is, to ensure that the practice of 'one country, two systems' is stable and far-reaching, we must always adhere to the principle of 'patriots governing Hong Kong.'" Cui Qingfeng, president of the China Youth Federation in Korea, said that today's Hong Kong is backed by the motherland and connects the world, and blooms with infinite vitality. "If young people have a future, Hong Kong has a future." It is believed that young people in Hong Kong will further deeply understand the general development trend of the country and the world and actively participate in the ranks of building a better future for Hong Kong. ”
"I am proud of the strength of the motherland and excited about the development of Hong Kong!" Han Xiaoxing, responsible editor of the Chinese of the Russian TASS News Agency, said that Hong Kong will surely achieve greater development by uniting and forging ahead; Hong Kong, which has long-term peace and stability, will certainly make important contributions to the process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
(People's Daily Beijing, Moscow, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, Madrid, Bangkok, Seoul, Rome, Jakarta, Islamabad, Johannesburg, Cairo, July 1, reporters Yan Huan, Yu Hongjian, Yao Mingfeng, Chen Yiming, Liu Lingling, Jiang Bo, Zhao Yipu, Sun Guangyong, Liu Hui, Zhang Yue, Xie Yahong, Zhang Jie, Cheng Shijie, Zou Song, Huang Peizhao)
People's Daily ( 2022-07-02 05 edition)