The original ideas, transformative practices, breakthrough progress, and landmark achievements of the new era - in adhering to "one country, two systems" and promoting the reunification of the motherland

Source: People's Daily

"One country, two systems" is a great initiative of socialism with Chinese characteristics. After the return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland, they were reintegrated into the national governance system, embarked on a broad road of complementing each other's advantages and common development with the mainland of the motherland, and achieved universally recognized success in the practice of "one country, two systems". The "Resolution of the CPC Central Committee on the Major Achievements and Historical Experiences of the Party in the Centenary Struggle" deliberated and adopted by the Sixth Plenary Session of the Nineteenth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China summed up the great achievements of upholding "one country, two systems" and promoting the reunification of the motherland in the new era. Today's 3 articles focus on this topic.

People's Daily ( 2022-08-12, 14th edition)

The best institutional arrangement that works, can be done, and wins the hearts and minds of the people (in-depth study and implementation of the spirit of the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China)

Wang Linggui

"One country, two systems" is an important system for the CPC to lead the people to realize the peaceful reunification of the motherland and a great pioneering undertaking of socialism with Chinese characteristics. After the return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland, they were reintegrated into the national governance system, embarked on a broad road of complementing each other's advantages and common development with the mainland of the motherland, and achieved universally recognized success in the practice of "one country, two systems". The "Resolution of the CPC Central Committee on the Major Achievements and Historical Experiences of the Party's Century-Old Struggle" adopted by the Sixth Plenary Session of the Nineteenth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China summed up the achievements made by our Party in upholding "one country, two systems" and promoting the reunification of the motherland in the new era. Since the Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core has proceeded from the strategy and the overall situation, made a series of important expositions and major decisions and deployments on the work of "one country, two systems" and Hong Kong and Macao, and promoted the cause of "one country, two systems" to achieve new development and gain new experience. On July 1 this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping profoundly pointed out at the conference celebrating 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: "Such a good system, there is no reason to change, it must be adhered to for a long time!" Profoundly understanding the successful practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong and Macao is of great and far-reaching significance to promoting the practice of "one country, two systems" in a stable and far-reaching manner.

The "one country, two systems" system has been continuously improved

General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "The stronger the 'one country' principle, the more prominent the advantages of 'two systems'. The principle of "one country, two systems" is a complete system. Safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests is the highest principle of the "one country, two systems" principle, and under this premise, Hong Kong and Macao have maintained the original capitalist system unchanged for a long time and enjoyed a high degree of autonomy. We must uphold the unity of the central authorities' overall jurisdiction and the right to guarantee a high degree of autonomy for the special administrative regions. The central government has overall jurisdiction over the special administrative regions, which is the source of the special administrative region's high degree of autonomy, and at the same time, the central government fully respects and firmly safeguards the high degree of autonomy enjoyed by the special administrative region according to law.

The situation is changing, the times are advancing, and "one country, two systems" is also constantly evolving. Since the Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core has comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implemented the principle of "one country, two systems", adhered to and improved the "one country, two systems" system, persisted in governing Hong Kong and Macao according to law, safeguarded the constitutional order of the special administrative regions as determined by the Constitution and the Basic Law, implemented the central government's overall jurisdiction over the special administrative regions, and firmly implemented the "patriots governing Hong Kong" and "patriots governing Macao", laying a solid foundation for promoting the rule of law in Hong Kong and Macao and promoting the practice of "one country, two systems".

Focusing on treating both the symptoms and the root causes and combining the far and near, the central authorities have made systematic plans and top-level designs for improving the "one country, two systems" system. 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. From the institutional level, especially the level of the central government's governance of the special administrative regions, systematic institutional design and work arrangements should be made for promoting the practice of "one country, two systems". The "one country, two systems" system is becoming more and more perfect, which provides a solid institutional guarantee for the comprehensive, accurate and unswerving implementation of the "one country, two systems" principle and the realization of long-term peace and stability in Hong Kong and Macao.

As a pioneering undertaking unprecedented to the past, "one country, two systems" is constantly exploring and advancing in practice, and it is inevitable that it will encounter some new situations and new problems. To solve these problems, in the final analysis, it is necessary to adhere to the direction, step on solid steps, comprehensively and accurately understand and implement the principle of "one country, two systems", and adhere to and improve the "one country, two systems" system. In view of the grim situation in Hong Kong, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core judged the hour and sized up the situation, made major policy decisions to improve the central authorities' exercise of overall jurisdiction over the Special Administrative Region in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, improve the systems and mechanisms related to the implementation of the Special Administrative Region and the Constitution and the Basic Law, promote the establishment and improvement of the legal system and enforcement mechanism for safeguarding national security in the Special Administrative Region, formulate the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, improve the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and implement the "patriots governing Hong Kong" Principles, support the Special Administrative Region in improving the oath system for public employees. The Central People's Government shall establish the Office for Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with law, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall establish a Committee for Safeguarding National Security in accordance with law. The central authorities firmly support the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in stopping violence and controlling chaos and restoring order in accordance with the law, support the Administration of the Chief Executive and the SAR Government in governing according to law, resolutely prevent and curb interference in Hong Kong and Macao affairs by external forces, and severely crack down on separatist, subversive, infiltration and sabotage activities. A series of measures to treat both the symptoms and the root causes have played an important role in adhering to the principle of "one country, two systems", safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, and promoting the situation in Hong Kong from chaos to governance.

Fully support Hong Kong and Macao in developing their economies and improving people's livelihood

Development is the eternal theme and the golden key to solving various problems in Hong Kong and Macao. General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed: "Organically combine adhering to the one-country principle and respecting the differences between the two systems, safeguarding the power of the central government and guaranteeing a high degree of autonomy of the special administrative region, giving play to the strong backing role of the motherland's mainland and improving the competitiveness of Hong Kong and Macao." The central government has taken effective measures to fully support Hong Kong and Macao in developing the economy, improving people's livelihood, maintaining prosperity and stability, taking the initiative to dock with the national development strategy, actively and steadily promoting reform, and fully releasing the great creativity and development vitality contained in society.

The economy remains booming. With the support of the motherland, Hong Kong has overcome various challenges, its position as an international financial, shipping and trade center has been stable, and the innovation and technology industry has risen rapidly. It has been rated as the world's freest economy for many consecutive years and ranked fifth in the world in terms of world competitiveness in 2022. From 1997 to 2021, Hong Kong's GDP grew at an average annual rate of 2.7%, nearly doubling its per capita GDP and ranking among the high-income economies. Hong Kong is the world's third largest international financial centre and the world's largest offshore RMB business hub. The value of Hong Kong's stock market has increased significantly from HK$3.2 trillion to HK$42.4 trillion, and has topped the global IPO fundraising list for five times in the past 10 years. Macao's construction of "one center, one platform and one base" has been solidly promoted, the results of moderate and diversified economic development have begun to appear, and emerging industries are in the ascendant. From 1999 to 2021, Macao's GDP grew by an average of 3.5% per year, and its per capita GDP increased from US$15,000 to US$44,000. Fiscal reserves increased from MOP2.7 billion to MOP643.2 billion, and foreign exchange reserves increased from US$2.86 billion to US$26.66 billion.

The level of people's livelihood security has been significantly improved. The purpose of maintaining the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao and achieving better development is to create a better life for the general public. The central government supports the SAR government to be pragmatic and promising, and regards the expectations of the whole society, especially the general public, as the greatest pursuit of governance, so that the fruits of development can benefit all citizens more and more fairly. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has continued to increase investment in people's livelihood security and has formed a multi-level and diversified social security and welfare service system. Budget 2022 health expenditure accounts for 20.2% of total government expenditure, the largest project. The life expectancy of male and female residents in Hong Kong in 2021 will be 83 years and 87.7 years respectively, an increase of 6.2 years and 5.5 years respectively over 1997, making it one of the longest-lived regions in the world. The Macao SAR Government attaches great importance to social security work, sets up a two-tier social security system, leads the construction of public housing, ensures the housing needs of low- and middle-income people, and implements a number of inclusive livelihood policies such as cash-sharing schemes for many years.

Great progress has been made in social and cultural undertakings. To maintain the long-term peace and stability of Hong Kong and Macao, it is necessary to deeply cultivate and deeply cultivate the cultural foundation that conforms to the principle of "one country, two systems" and vigorously carry forward the mainstream values of loving the country and Hong Kong and loving the country and Macao. At the same time, Hong Kong and Macao are important platforms for cultural exchanges between China and the West, and the harmonious coexistence of diverse cultures vividly demonstrates the successful practice of exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and Western civilizations. From 1997 to 2021, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region increased its investment in education by 1.8 times, and 12 years of free education were implemented in public schools. Hong Kong has 46 academicians of the National Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5 of the world's top 100 universities, 16 national key laboratories and 6 Hong Kong branch centers of the National Engineering Technology Research Center, ranking second in the world in the "2021 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking". Macao has been providing free education for 15 years, and higher education has flourished. Hong Kong and Macao are multicultural and colorful, and cultural inheritance and innovation continue to be active.

Comprehensively support the better integration of Hong Kong and Macao into the overall situation of national development

General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "The fundamental interests of Hong Kong are consistent with the fundamental interests of the country, and the hearts of the central government and the hearts of Hong Kong compatriots are also fully connected." The integration of Hong Kong and Macao into the overall situation of national development is the proper meaning of "one country, two systems", and it is also an opportunity for Hong Kong and Macao to explore a new direction for development, open up new space for development, and add new impetus to development. The central authorities vigorously support Hong Kong and Macao in making full use of their unique advantages, focusing on the needs of the country and the strengths of Hong Kong and Macao, and playing a unique and important role in the country's modernization drive.

High-quality construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Great 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. The construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has achieved important phased results, the planning policy system has been gradually improved, the construction of international science and technology innovation centers and comprehensive national science centers has been steadily advanced, infrastructure such as the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed railway and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has been completed and opened, the cross-border flow of elements has become more efficient and convenient, the construction of major cooperation platforms such as Hengqin, Qianhai and Nansha has been accelerated, the rules between the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao have been deepened, and the docking of mechanisms has been deepened, and the new system of joint consultation, co-construction, co-management and sharing has been implemented.

Promote the high-quality development of the "Belt and Road". The central government supports Hong Kong and Macao to give play to their unique location advantages, the first-mover advantages of openness and cooperation, and the humanistic advantages of cultural heritage in promoting the high-quality development of the "Belt and Road". The central government supports the interconnection of the financial markets between the mainland and Hong Kong, and has successively launched the "Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect", "Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect" and "Bond Connect" to expand financial opening up; A series of agreements were signed with Hong Kong and Macao, including the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement and the Mainland and Macao Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, to fully liberalize trade in goods and basically liberalize trade in services. These new progress and new achievements have greatly enriched the connotation of the practice of "one country, two systems."

Contribute to the country's reform and opening up. Hong Kong and Macao have the unique and remarkable advantage of relying on the motherland and connecting the world, and play an important role as a bridge window connecting the motherland's hinterland and the rest of the world in the magnificent torrent of national reform and opening up. Hong Kong has always been the mainland's largest source of foreign investment, the largest destination for outbound investment, the largest entrepot for foreign trade, and the largest platform for mainland capital to carry out global investment, financing and risk management. Taking advantage of its status as a free port and a separate customs territory, Macao has become an important bridgehead for the country's two-way opening up and international people-to-people exchanges by virtue of its advantages in a good business environment and a high degree of market development, and has made important contributions to the country's reform, opening up, and modernization.

Practice has proved that "one country, two systems" is the best solution to the Hong Kong and Macao issues, the best system for maintaining long-term prosperity and stability after the return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland, and conforms to the fundamental interests of the state and the nation and the fundamental interests of Hong Kong and Macao. With the strong leadership of the PARTY Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, the strong support of the great motherland, and the concerted efforts of the people of all ethnic groups throughout the country, including the compatriots of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Compatriots of Taiwan, the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao will certainly be maintained, and the complete reunification of the motherland will certainly be realized.

(The author is deputy director and researcher of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council)

Consolidate the cornerstone of the rule of law that "one country, two systems" is stable and far-reaching

Daniel Zhang

"One country, two systems" is a great initiative unprecedented in ancient times. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "The fundamental purpose of 'one country, two systems' is to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao." "Since the Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core has comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implemented the principle of "one country, two systems", applied the rule of law thinking and rule of law methods to govern Hong Kong and Macao, gave full play to the advantages of the people's congress system, and constantly improved the "one country, two systems" system, laying a solid foundation for the long-term peace and stability of Hong Kong and Macao and the steady and far-reaching implementation of "one country, two systems".

Safeguard national security in accordance with law. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests is the highest principle of the 'one country, two systems' principle." In view of the various chaos and severe situations that endanger national security in Hong Kong during a period of time, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core has made overall plans, judged the hour and sized up the situation, and made major decisions and deployments on the issue of safeguarding national security in Hong Kong. On 28 May 2020, the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress issued the Decision of the National People's Congress on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanism for Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, clarifying the content of a number of core elements and authorizing the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to formulate relevant laws. On June 30, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and decided to include the law in Annex III of the Hong Kong Basic Law, which will be promulgated and implemented locally by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The above-mentioned "decision + legislation" is a major measure to comprehensively and accurately implement the principle of "one country, two systems" and an institutional arrangement of constitutional significance made in accordance with the Constitution and the Hong Kong Basic Law, which has reversed the chaos in Hong Kong in one fell swoop and promoted a major turning point in Hong Kong to achieve "chaos and governance".

Improve the electoral system in accordance with law. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Firmly holding the governing power of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the hands of patriots is an inevitable requirement for ensuring long-term peace and stability in Hong Kong, and it cannot be shaken at any time." "After the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, in order to maintain the constitutional order and the rule of law in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress successively issued the "Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Continued Performance of the Duties of the Sixth Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" and the "Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Qualification of the Members of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region." In view of the loopholes and defects in Hong Kong's electoral system, the Party Central Committee has made major decisions and arrangements to improve the electoral system in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. On 11 March 2021, the Fourth Session of the 13th National People's Congress issued the Decision of the National People's Congress on Improving the Electoral System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, clarifying the basic principles and core elements to be followed in improving the electoral system, and authorizing the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to amend Annexes I and II of the Hong Kong Basic Law. On March 30, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress comprehensively revised both annexes. Pursuant to Annexes I and II of the revised Basic Law of Hong Kong, the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region adopted the Improvement of the Electoral System (Comprehensive Amendment) Ordinance 2021, which fully establishes a new electoral system embodying the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong". Subsequently, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held the election of the Election Committee, the Legislative Council and the Chief Executive in accordance with the law, which proved the superiority of the new electoral system with successful practice, effectively safeguarded the political security and political security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, significantly enhanced the governance ability and level of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and laid a solid foundation for Hong Kong's "governance and prosperity".

Provide rule of law guarantees for integration into the overall situation of national development. The construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has expanded broad prospects for the integration of Hong Kong and Macao into the overall situation of national development. To further promote the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, we must constantly improve and perfect the institutional mechanisms for Hong Kong, Macao and the mainland to complement each other's advantages and develop in a coordinated manner. In December 2017, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress decided to approve the Cooperation Arrangement between the Mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Establishment of a Port at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway to Implement "One Place, Two Inspections"; In October 2019, it was decided to authorize the Macao Special Administrative Region to exercise jurisdiction over the Macao port area and related extension areas of Hengqin Port; In August 2020, it was decided to authorize the State Council to carry out pilot work in nine cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to obtain mainland practice qualifications and engage in the legal profession in Hong Kong and Macao. In March 2021, the Fourth Session of the 13th National People's Congress approved the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China and the Outline of Long-term Goals for 2035, which makes institutional plans for the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in terms of institutional mechanisms, platform construction, interconnection, exchanges and cooperation, etc., and promotes the better integration of Hong Kong and Macao into the overall situation of national development.

Today, the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical process, and promoting the successful practice of "one country, two systems" is an important part of this historical process. To consolidate the cornerstone of the rule of law in which "one country, two systems" is stable and far-reaching, it is necessary to deeply study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, especially Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law and General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on the work of Hong Kong and Macao, and continuously push forward the great cause of "one country, two systems" on the track of rule of law.

Adhere to the party's leadership over the cause of "one country, two systems." The Mainland Constitution clearly stipulates: "The socialist system is the fundamental system of the People's Republic of China. The leadership of the Communist Party of China is the most essential feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics." The Communist Party of China is the core force leading our cause, and the extraordinary course of More than 20 years since the return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland has fully proved that upholding the party's leadership is the fundamental political guarantee that the cause of "one country, two systems" can withstand the storms and sail away, and it must always be upheld and unswervingly.

Safeguard the constitutional order of the SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION as defined by the Constitution and the Basic Law. The Constitution is the fundamental law of the state, has the highest legal status, legal authority and legal effect, and is the source of law of the special administrative region system. The Basic Law is a basic law formulated in accordance with the Constitution that stipulates the system and policies of the special administrative regions, and is the legalization and institutionalization of the principle of "one country, two systems". To persist in governing Hong Kong and Macao according to law, we must always hold high the banner of the Constitution and the Basic Law, firmly safeguard the authority of the Constitution and the Basic Law, and act in strict accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, so that the provisions of the Constitution and the Basic Law can truly penetrate the hearts of the people, be implemented in a down-to-earth manner, and display their effectiveness.

Continue to improve the "one country, two systems" system. While adhering to the correct direction of "one country, two systems," we must keep pace with the times and improve the "one country, two systems" system and ensure that the cause of "one country, two systems" will always maintain its vitality. The people's congress system is the fundamental political system that supports the mainland's national governance system and governance capacity, and is also the fundamental system for the state to exercise sovereignty over Hong Kong and Macao and for the central government to govern Hong Kong and Macao according to law. It is necessary to give full play to the institutional advantages and important role of the people's congress system, make good use of the statutory powers of the NPC and its Standing Committee, improve the system for the central authorities to exercise comprehensive jurisdiction over the special administrative regions in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, and improve the systems and mechanisms related to the implementation of the Constitution and the Basic Law in the special administrative regions.

Comprehensively support the better integration of Hong Kong and Macao into the overall situation of national development. "One country, two systems" and "handling affairs according to law" are the clear basic principles of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. To build the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with high quality, we must organically combine safeguarding the overall governance power of the central authorities with guaranteeing a high degree of autonomy for the special administrative regions, respect the spirit of the rule of law, and follow the provisions of the law. On the one hand, strengthen legislative work at different levels, and implement the central government's major decision-making and deployment related to Hong Kong and Macao through the legal system; On the other hand, promote and ensure the coordinated economic and social development of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in the form of the rule of law, and accelerate the convergence of rules and systems in the three places.

(The writer is Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong and Macao Basic Law Committees of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress)

Carry forward patriotic traditions and conspire for national rejuvenation (ideological cross-cutting)

Wang Yingjin

In the unceasing history of the Chinese nation, patriotism has always been the main theme of excitement and a powerful spiritual force that inspires the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation to unite and struggle and make unremitting efforts to improve themselves. Hong Kong compatriots have a patriotic tradition and a strong sense of national identity, belonging and national pride, which is an important reason for the successful practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong.

Profound feelings of home and country and perseverance of national character have always surged in the blood of the vast number of Hong Kong compatriots. From participating in the provincial and Hong Kong strikes against imperialist atrocities, to breaking through the "total embargo" to bringing a large number of materials to New China; From injecting funds and providing technology into the mainland's economic development after the reform and opening up, to donating to the mainland's public welfare undertakings such as education, science, culture, public health, and poverty alleviation, the patriotic deeds of Hong Kong compatriots in the historical record have been surging with blood and touching hearts, inheriting the glorious and long patriotic traditions of Hong Kong compatriots.

General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Political power must be in the hands of patriots, which is the common political law in the world. As early as June 1984, Comrade Deng Xiaoping clearly pointed out: "There is a boundary and standard for Hong Kong people to govern Hong Kong, that is, Hong Kong people with patriots as the main body must govern Hong Kong." "Patriots governing Hong Kong" is the proper meaning of the "one country, two systems" principle. Since the Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core has judged the hour and sized up the situation, made major decisions to improve the central government's exercise of overall jurisdiction over the special administrative region in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, improve the system and mechanisms related to the implementation of the Constitution and the Basic Law in the special administrative region, improve the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, implement the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong", and support the special administrative region in improving the oath system for public employees. Practice has proved that 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."

Young people are the new force for building the country and the backbone of Hong Kong's re-casting glory. Only by doing a good job in educating young people on patriotism and passing on the glorious tradition of patriotism and love for Hong Kong can we lay a solid foundation for Hong Kong's long-term peace and stability. The SAR Government has cleared up the source in the field of education and has successively introduced a series of policies and measures. For example, Chinese history is listed as an independent compulsory subject in hong Kong-wide junior high schools; Changing the General Education Division to the Civic and Social Development Division, focusing on the development of students' positive values, positive attitudes and national identity; Stipulate that from the 2022 to 2023 school year, all newly hired teachers in public schools must pass the Basic Law test; The National Flag and National Emblem (Amendment) Ordinance is gazetted in Hong Kong and all primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong are required to hoist the national flag on every school day, New Year's Day, the anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR and the National Day, and hold a flag-raising ceremony once a week; Wait a minute. These initiatives will continue to enhance hong Kong youth's sense of identity, belonging and responsibility towards the country and the nation.

With a thousand mountains and one vein and a thousand waters from the same source, Hong Kong's fate has always been closely linked to the country. Under the "one country, two systems" system, Hong Kong maintains its remarkable advantages of relying on the motherland and connecting the world, and shares the broad market and development opportunities of the mainland. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "The central government fully supports Hong Kong in maintaining its unique status and advantages for a long time, consolidating its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center, maintaining a free, open and standardized business environment, maintaining the common law system, and expanding smooth and convenient international ties." "From the high-quality construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, to the 14th Five-Year Plan outline to support Hong Kong and Macao to consolidate and enhance their competitive advantages, participate in and help the country to comprehensively open up and modernize the economic system, and build a functional platform for jointly building the "Belt and Road", to the implementation of the "Plan for Comprehensively Deepening the Reform and Opening-up of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone", the central government has taken a long-term view to map hong Kong's future and fully support Hong Kong's better integration into the overall situation of national development.

Riding on the mighty east wind of national development, Today's Hong Kong is forging ahead. The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical process, and the Chinese people are marching on a new journey to achieve the goal of the second centenary struggle. The broad masses of Hong Kong compatriots will be able to achieve the broadest unity under the banner of patriotism and love for Hong Kong, gather the most magnificent strength, and draw the largest concentric circles, and will certainly be able to write more "Hong Kong is good, the country is good; Good country, better Hong Kong" wonderful story.

People's Daily ( 2022-08-12 14th edition)